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Islamic State Releases Video Of Yazidis’ Conversion To Islam

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 21, 2014 09:32 AM EDT

The Islamic State released a video that shows Yazidis converting to Islam shortly after posting the video of American journalist James Foley's beheading. read more

International Manhunt Underway for James Foley Executioner

Andy Vitalicio   | Aug 20, 2014 08:28 PM EDT

Intelligence agencies in the west have joined hands in an effort to identify the man who fronted for Islamic State and beheaded American journalist James Foley. read more

One killed, 19 Injured In China Bus Fire

Cody Brooks   | Aug 20, 2014 03:47 PM EDT

A woman was killed and 19 others injured on Wednesday when a bus was set on fire in China's Shandong Province. read more

Myanmar Isolates Suspected Ebola Case

David Perry   | Aug 20, 2014 03:23 PM EDT

Authorities in the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar have isolated a man suspected of carrying the deadly Ebola virus. read more

Ebola Outbreak: Has the Ebola Virus Reached Congo?

Cory Doyle   | Aug 20, 2014 02:18 PM EDT

A group of health experts including the health minister in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been sent to the northern province of Equateur to investigate a series of deaths that have suffered from Ebola-like symptoms, according to reports on Wednesday. read more

German Sentenced to Death In China

David Perry   | Aug 20, 2014 02:11 PM EDT

A German national has been sentence to death by a court in the city of Xiamen on two counts of premeditated killing. read more

James Foley Beheading: President Obama Heartbroken by the Tragedy

Dan Weisman   | Aug 20, 2014 01:46 PM EDT

President Obama on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 held a special news conference during his Martha's Vineyard vacation addressing the beheading of American journalist James Foley by ISIL. read more

Controversial Republican-Turned-Independent Former Senator Dies at 80

Princess Carreon   | Aug 20, 2014 01:39 PM EDT

Former Senator James Jeffords has a declining health condition after a military retirement in Washington and his funeral is planned to be held at Vermont. read more

Deadly Landslide Strikes Hiroshima, At least 36 People Dead

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 20, 2014 09:56 AM EDT

At least 36 people were killed on Wednesday after a massive landslide hit a residential area in Hiroshima, Japan. read more

Pakistani Protesters Breaks Through Islamabad’s Red Zone

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 20, 2014 05:57 AM EDT

Pakistani forces were called Wednesday after thousands of demonstrators rallied to the parliament to overthrow the prime minister. read more

China Rejects Philippine’s Complaint On Disputed Sea

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 20, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

China rejected the Philippines' complaints on Wednesday against Chinese survey ships operating within Philippine territory. As if to put more strain on the tension, it made another complaint against the Philippines' detention of Chinese workers. read more

Afghanistan Bans NYT Reporter From Leaving Country, Probes Reporter's Story

Christl Leong   | Aug 20, 2014 02:40 PM EDT

Afghanistan has banned a NYT reporter from leaving the country after the latter wrote a story about government officials planning to set up an interim leadership should the presidential deadlock continue. read more

imran Khan Issues Ultimatum To Sharif: Resign Or PM House Gets Stormed

Christl Leong   | Aug 20, 2014 02:39 PM EDT

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan threatened to storm the Prime Minister House unless Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif steps down by Wednesday evening. read more

U.N. Plans Massive Humanitarian Aid For Displaced Iraqis

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 20, 2014 02:32 AM EDT

The United Nations refugee agency announced Tuesday that it is arranging its largest humanitarian aid for Iraq as Kurdish, Iraqi and American forces advance in Mosul Dam to break through the Islamic militant stronghold. read more

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