Des Cambaliza | Aug 21, 2014 09:59 AM EDT
The Afghan government has ordered a New York Times reporter to leave within 24 hours for refusing to cite sources in his article. The decision came a day after it banned the journalist from leaving. read more
Jin Tuliao | Aug 21, 2014 09:52 AM EDT
Pakistan officials held initial talks with leaders of opposition to resolve political crisis. read more
Bianca Ortega | Aug 21, 2014 06:30 AM EDT
Texas Governor Rick Perry reportedly pleaded “not guilty” to the felony charges slapped against him and waived his right to an arraignment set on Friday. read more
Christl Leong | Aug 21, 2014 05:52 AM EDT
Thai junta chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday has been appointed prime minister by the National Legislative Assembly. read more
Jin Tuliao | Aug 21, 2014 05:30 AM EDT
Hamas announced on Thursday that Israel killed three top Gaza commanders. read more
Bianca Ortega | Aug 21, 2014 03:17 AM EDT
Richard Branson is leading a group of business tycoons in an effort to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and hopefully prevent the Ukraine crisis from turning into another Cold War. read more
Christl Leong | Aug 21, 2014 04:41 AM EDT
An unidentified source on Tuesday revealed that Chinese forces crossed into the Indian territory of Ladakh in recent days, but Indian authorities denied the incident, saying they stopped the incursion from occurring. read more
Christl Leong | Aug 21, 2014 01:39 AM EDT
Israel's targeted airstrike on Wednesday failed to kill a notorious Hamas leader, a day after ceasefire talks in Egypt collapsed and renewed fighting in the region. read more
Princess Carreon | Aug 21, 2014 12:16 AM EDT
U.S. Senator John McCain on Wednesday called on President Barack Obama to dramatically increase airstrikes targeting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. read more
Jin Tuliao | Aug 21, 2014 04:21 AM EDT
Marina Silva was formally named as the new presidential candidate of the Brazilian Socialist Party on Wednesday. read more
Jin Tuliao | Aug 21, 2014 02:01 AM EDT
Germany, together with other European nations, vowed to send weapons to Kurdish forces to fight the Islamic state militants in northern Iraq. read more
Des Cambaliza | Aug 21, 2014 09:30 AM EDT
United States officials revealed on Wednesday that they sent a team to recover American journalist James Foley and other hostages from the Islamic militants but failed in that mission. 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