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UN Condemns Mass Killings, Atrocities by Islamic State in Iraq

Ron B. Lopez   | Aug 26, 2014 11:11 AM EDT

The United Nations has condemned the "horrific" acts of the Islamic State (IS) against civilians in Iraq, including the persecution of hundreds of prisoners, children and women due to religious affiliation. read more

Perry's Lawyers Seek Dismissal Of Criminal Indictment

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 26, 2014 12:31 AM EDT

Texas Governor Rick Perry's lawyers are seeking the dismissal of his criminal indictment on the grounds that it is unlawful to prosecute him over a political spat. read more

Expert Calls To Shut Down California Nuclear Plant

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 26, 2014 05:44 AM EDT

The NRC former lead on-site inspector Michael Peck urged Diablo Canyon plant regulators to close down the power plant due to earthquake threat. read more

Australia Unveils Measures To Prevent The Rise Of Foreign Fighters

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 26, 2014 01:45 AM EDT

The government of Australia revealed their counter radicalization measures that will solve the rise of foreign fighters in Iraq and Syria conflicts. read more

U.S., Chinese Military Officials To Meet After Jet Intercept

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 26, 2014 12:56 AM EDT

United States announced that U.S. and Chinese military officials will meet to discuss military behavior at the Pentagon this week, not long after U.S. condemned a Chinese jet for intercepting its Navy patrol plane. read more

ISIS Brandishes Drone Capabilities in Propaganda Video

Cory Doyle   | Aug 25, 2014 09:04 PM EDT

ISIS appears now to be using highly sophisticated surveillance technology to plan its military operations and attacks against the Syrian Army. Jihadist terrorist groups are now using equipment that was once the monopoly of states. read more

Tropical Storm Cristobal Moves Toward Bahamas, Looks to Become Hurricane

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 25, 2014 08:46 PM EDT

Tropical Storm Cristobal was last seen on Sunday moving north toward Bahamas and was forecasted to bring heavy rainfall to Turks and Caicos Island. read more

Ukraine Dismisses Parliament, Calls For Snap Vote

David Perry   | Aug 25, 2014 05:43 PM EDT

Even as Russian troops roll across the Ukrainian border, political gridlock and paranoia in Kiev prompted President Petro Poroshenko to dissolve the nation's Parliament and called for a new vote in October. read more

Was James Foley Killed A Year Ago?

David Perry   | Aug 25, 2014 02:28 PM EDT

In the aftermath of the execution of James Foley at the hands of the Islamic State, also called ISIS, comes the claim that the American journalist was killed a year ago. read more

U.S. Must Rethink Policy On Terrorist Kidnappings, James Foley’s Family Say

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 25, 2014 08:47 AM EDT

James Foley's family expressed sentiments that included the United States' need to rethink its policies towards terrorist kidnappings, reports said. The family cited inconsistencies in the negotiation process on James' case. read more

Vietnam’s Envoy To Mend Ties With China Amid Doubts

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 25, 2014 09:54 AM EDT

A Vietnamese official announced on Monday that it will send an envoy to China to try to mend ties severed by a bitter encounter involving China's oil rig last May in disputed waters. However, experts said that Vietnam's reaction against China during the incident sparked doubts in its partnership goals. read more

Rand Paul Calls Clinton "War Hawk", Predicts 2016 Presidential Race as “Transformational”

Rubi Valdez   | Aug 25, 2014 07:31 AM EDT

With a probable conquest in the presidential seat, Republican Senator Rand Paul called Democrat Hillary Clinton a "war hawk," whose stand on the U.S. military intervention in the Middle East crises can most likely scare voters on the 2016 national elections. read more

BREAKING NEWS: Major 6.9 Earthquake Hits Central Peru

Rubi Valdez   | Aug 25, 2014 02:01 AM EDT

A high-intensity 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Central Peru on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, which centered in Tambo, Peru, was initially scaled at 7.0 but has since then downgraded. read more

Foley's Death May Have Been Staged --Forensic Experts

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 25, 2014 01:58 AM EDT

Despite the shock brought about by the death of American journalist, James Foley, recent updates from forensic experts alleged that the video of the beheading was staged. read more

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