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China Denies Looting Vietnam's Fishing Boats, Beating Fishermen

Christl Leong   | Sep 11, 2014 05:45 AM EDT

China on Wednesday rejected claims its authorities rammed and looted Vietnamese fishing vessels in the disputed South China Sea and beat its crew, describing the allegations as groundless and being "far from truth." read more

American Teen Shannon Maureen Conley Pleads Guilty For Conspiring With ISIL Fiancé

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 11, 2014 03:49 AM EDT

An American teenager pleaded guilty to terrorism charges on Wednesday morning for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State militants in the Middle East. read more

Carney, McCain Trade Blows On Obama’s ISIL Speech On CNN

Christl Leong   | Sep 11, 2014 04:17 AM EDT

Former press secretary Jay Carney's debut Wednesday night as CNN's newest political commentator became a hot topic when he traded words with Sen. John McCain over President Barack Obama's primetime speech on the Islamic State (ISIL). read more

Russia Calls On Ukraine To Bear Full Responsibility For MH17 Crash

Jin Tuliao   | Sep 11, 2014 06:02 AM EDT

Russia said Ukraine has to bear full responsibility for Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash because it occurred in its airspace. read more

EU Suspends New Sanctions As Russian Troops Withdraw From Ukraine

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 11, 2014 02:31 AM EDT

The European Union (EU) decided to delay the new set of sanctions against Moscow over its alleged military actions in Ukraine after Russia withdrew its forces. read more

Philippine Region Closer To Passing Self-Governance Bill in Mindanao

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 11, 2014 05:38 AM EDT

Philippine President Benigno Aquino has passed the draft to the Parliament regarding the proposed law of granting autonomy to minority Muslims in the country held at the Malacanang Palace on Wednesday. read more

Scotland Independence: UK Leaders Beg for Unity

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 11, 2014 02:35 AM EDT

In a rare display of cross-party unity, British leaders pleaded with Scottish voters on Wednesday to reject Scotland's bid for independence in next week's referendum. read more

Ukraine To Offer Autonomy To Rebel Region

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 11, 2014 02:49 AM EDT

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced on Wednesday that he will offer more autonomy to the eastern Pro-Russian regions.. read more

Kerry Endorses Plans of Iraq Government, Emphasizes World Effort Against ISIS

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 11, 2014 12:42 AM EDT

United States Secretary of State John Kerry endorsed the plans of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to repair the strained ties between the Sunnis and the Kurds during the news conference on Wednesday in Baghdad. read more

Obama To Authorize Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tonight’s Speech

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 10, 2014 09:58 PM EDT

It is time to go after the Islamic State, U.S. President Barack Obama will tell a war-weary nation tonight in his prime-time speech. read more

ISIL Terror Threat Top Concern On 9/11 Anniversary

Jin Tuliao   | Sep 11, 2014 02:14 AM EDT

Before the 9/11 anniversary, the U.S. Homeland Security is on high alert because of the multiple potential threats from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIL or ISIS. read more

Obama's Train and Equip Plan for Syrian Rebels Could Take Center Stage in Live Address

Andy Vitalicio   | Sep 10, 2014 08:20 PM EDT

United States President Barack Obama will push for additional funding from Congress, to support his plan of training and arming rebel groups in Syria and extending air strikes into Syria. read more

Senate Candidate Greg Orman's Loaning Habits Become Top Political Focus

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 10, 2014 06:01 PM EDT

U.S. senate candidate Greg Orman's lending habits is becoming the top political focus against him in his campaign. read more

ASIO Head "Seriously Considering" Raising Australia's Terrorism Alert Level

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 10, 2014 03:43 PM EDT

A top Australian spy said he is considering raising the terrorism alert due to the government's increasing concern about the chances of an attack on home soil. read more

France's Foreign Minister Wants New Name for Islamic State Extremists

Andy Vitalicio   | Sep 10, 2014 03:00 PM EDT

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius wants a new name for Islamic extremists that have been sowing terror in Iraq and Syria, killing hundreds of innocent civilians and unarmed soldiers, and executing at least two American journalists. read more

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