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Christl Leong | Sep 20, 2014 03:30 AM EDT
America has grown increasingly concerned of the rising threat of the Islamic State, also known as ISIL or ISIS. Recent polls and election campaigns suggest issues on national security and war against terrorism may be motivating factors for voters to head to upcoming polls in November. read more
Christl Leong | Sep 20, 2014 01:50 AM EDT
An unarmed man on Friday jumped the White House's north fence and made it all the way inside the North Portico building's doors before being apprehended, said Secret Service spokesperson Brian Leary. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 20, 2014 02:04 AM EDT
Following Scotland’s failed bid for independence, Alex Salmond, the leader behind the campaign, announced on Friday that he will be resigning his post as first minister and head of the Scottish National Party (SNP). read more
Des Cambaliza | Sep 20, 2014 06:35 AM EDT
British Prime Minister David Cameron is faced with new challenges even if Scotland voted "no" to independence on Friday, experts said. CNN's Robin Oakley, who has been covering politics in the region since 1986, said that Cameron made a "narrow escape." read more
Des Cambaliza | Sep 20, 2014 05:54 AM EDT
Former United States Governor John Rowland, sentenced for receiving bribe 10 years ago, was again convicted by the federal court Friday of seven new charges, including concealing illegal campaign contributions, reports said. read more
Ren Benavidez | Sep 19, 2014 01:33 PM EDT
Leaders of China and India on Thursday entered a US$20 billion agreement in Delhi, wherein Beijing will invest in India's outdated infrastructure. read more
Andy Vitalicio | Sep 19, 2014 11:53 AM EDT
French air force fighter jets dropped bombs on ISIL targets near Mosul Friday, in the first military action by France supporting the U.S.-led campaign to defeat the Islamic jihadists in Iraq. read more
Ren Benavidez | Sep 19, 2014 11:16 AM EDT
A leading union of immigration officials said on Thursday that members of ISIS can enter the United States by using the southern border or by exploiting the lax visa policy if the country. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 19, 2014 08:24 AM EDT
The Dalai Lama on Thursday praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for being “more open-minded” and “realistic” than previous Chinese leaders. read more
Kat De Guzman | Sep 19, 2014 06:04 AM EDT
The Sierra Leone government is now desperate to slow down the rapid spread of the Ebola epidemic and has imposed a three-day lockdown, ordering people to just stay inside their homes. read more
Kat De Guzman | Sep 19, 2014 09:28 AM EDT
Islamic State of Iraq in the Levant (ISIL) militants took hold of 21 villages as well as surrounded a Kurdish city on Thursday resulting to the Kurds asking for help to stop the progress of the militants. read more
Bianca Ortega | Sep 19, 2014 05:02 AM EDT
Iran should cooperate more with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if it wants the nuclear watchdog to lessen the nuclear sanctions imposed on it, the West instructed Tehran. read more
Ren Benavidez | Sep 19, 2014 12:33 PM EDT
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie remains silent about his plans on running for president in 2016, but he mentioned that his decision may come early next year. read more
Christl Leong | Sep 19, 2014 05:32 AM EDT
Scotland voters rejected independence from United Kingdom in a record-breaking turnout that resulted in 55-44 percent in favor of retaining the union established since 1707. read more
Christl Leong | Sep 19, 2014 05:42 AM EDT
U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Indian-American Richard Verma as the country's ambassador to New Delhi in a move aimed at bridging gaps and strengthening bilateral partnership. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
