Jin Tuliao | Sep 10, 2014 03:29 AM EDT
British Prime Minister David Cameron has asked the Scots not to vote for independence in Scotland's independence referendum next week, reports said on Tuesday. read more
Cory Doyle | Sep 10, 2014 01:26 AM EDT
United States' President Barack Obama will be asking the U.S. Congress to quickly authorize the training and arming of the Syrian opposition forces and if necessary, will do so even without Congress' approval. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 09, 2014 09:29 AM EDT
Hillary Clinton's announcement of her bid for the 2016 presidency is not until next year, but already the former Secretary of State is using her fundraising prowess and influence to boost electoral turnouts for conservative-leaning candidates. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama's approval ratings have plummeted to an all-time low. read more
Ren Benavidez | Sep 09, 2014 10:15 AM EDT
China's aggressive anti-monopoly law could violate its World Trade Organization (WTO) trade agreement as it is increasingly scrutinizing foreign companies operating on its soil, according to the United States Chamber of Commerce. read more
Des Cambaliza | Sep 09, 2014 02:04 PM EDT
The United States' national security adviser Susan Rice met with China's top diplomats and military officials on Monday to address challenges in the US-China ties, reports said. The meeting with State Councilor Yang Jiechi is also aimed at paving the way for President Barack Obama's visit to Beijing in November. read more
Christl Leong | Sep 09, 2014 02:03 PM EDT
Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah said on Monday he would not accept the results of the election audit which is widely believed to deliver the victory to rival former finance minister Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai. read more
Des Cambaliza | Sep 09, 2014 09:25 AM EDT
United States First lady Michelle Obama campaigned for Democratic Michelle Nunn in Georgia on Monday. According to reports, the first lady aims for Nunn to win a key Senatorial seat for the Democrats in the November election. read more
Ren Benavidez | Sep 09, 2014 09:38 AM EDT
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin arrived at a federal prison in Texarkana, Texas, on Monday to report for the start of serving his 10-year sentence. read more
Christl Leong | Sep 09, 2014 08:31 AM EDT
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo may face unexpected challenges in next Tuesday's primary election against newcomer Zephyr Teachout as he seeks a second term, according to news agency NPR.org. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 09, 2014 06:24 AM EDT
U.S. Senator Mark Udall apologized on Monday, citing his regret for invoking in a Saturday debate the two American journalists the Islamic State fighters beheaded. read more
Kat De Guzman | Sep 10, 2014 05:19 AM EDT
Saif Al-Azzawi, an Iraqi refugee, discussed the time when his country was still peaceful and said that the United States had a hand in the uprising of the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (ISIS) militants. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 09, 2014 04:27 AM EDT
Chinese President Xi Jinping is bound for India next week for his first official visit, the foreign ministry announced Tuesday. read more
Christl Leong | Sep 09, 2014 05:13 AM EDT
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has offered to boost maritime cooperation with Sri Lankan counterpart President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday, in a move widely believed to be part of Japan's efforts to blunt Chinese influence in the region. read more
Kat De Guzman | Sep 09, 2014 10:23 AM EDT
Another election-related issue has dawned upon the White House as the Congress debates about the plans of United States President Barack Obama to go on the offensive against the Islamic State that lawmakers say they need to approve. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 09, 2014 09:52 AM EDT
The United Nations Security Council proposed a resolution on Monday to address the growing problem of foreign terrorism by compelling countries to make it illegal for citizens to recruit, organize, transport or equip foreign fighters. 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