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Japan Landslide: Death Toll Rises To 39 In Hiroshima, 51 People Missing

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 22, 2014 03:32 AM EDT

Rescue operations are underway as death tolls in Hiroshima landslides continue to increase. read more

Syrian Army kills 140 IS Fighters In An Ambush

Princess Carreon   | Aug 22, 2014 06:27 AM EDT

The Syrian army killed 140 Islamic State (IS) fighters on Thursday and reports indicated that the incident happened near an airbase in al- Raqqa, Syria's northern province. read more

Widodo Wins Elections, Indonesia’s Highest Court Unanimously Decides

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 22, 2014 11:55 PM EDT

Indonesia's constitutional court ruling upheld presidential election results, which determined Joko Widodo as the winner, reports said. The court unanimously rejected presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto's appeals to investigate questionable polling centers. read more

EU, UN Discuss Sustainable Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 22, 2014 02:01 AM EDT

Diplomats of the United Nations said on Thursday that Britain, Germany, and France are discussing a resolution for a sustainable cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, citing the failure of Cairo talks. read more

Steven Sotloff's Family Imposed Blackout On Son's Abduction

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 22, 2014 01:33 AM EDT

South Florida journalist Steven Sotloff 's kidnapping case became an international news after a video of James Foley's murder was released by IS militants, and reports said Sotloff's parents knew about the abduction beforehand. read more

James Foley Kidnappers Demanded US$132 million Ransom in 2013, Says Employer

Andy Vitalicio   | Aug 21, 2014 07:02 PM EDT

Islamic State militants holding American journalist James Foley had demanded ransom amounting to US$132 million for his release, Global Post said Wednesday. read more

U.S. Launches New Strikes in Wake of James Foley Murder

Andy Vitalicio   | Aug 21, 2014 05:36 PM EDT

The United States resumed airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq Thursday. read more

ISIS Earns $125 Million Ransoming Hostages

David Perry   | Aug 21, 2014 04:37 PM EDT

In the five years since the emergence of the Islamic State, known in the West as ISIS, the militant Islamist group has earned a staggering $125 million strictly through ransoming hostages read more

Liberia Takes Action to Control Ebola-Related Price Hikes

Rubi Valdez   | Aug 21, 2014 02:41 PM EDT

Public clamor against continuous price increase of basic commodities has urged the Liberian government to take action in mitigating unlawful market activities. Information Minister Lewis Brown announced that the government is placing counter measures to control the impact of Ebola crisis on the economy. read more

US Hospital To Discharge Doctor Treated For Ebola

David Perry   | Aug 21, 2014 12:45 PM EDT

Two Americans infected with Ebola and evacuated to the United States have been released after what doctors are cautiously calling successful treatment. read more

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