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Ukraine Crisis: Pro-Russian Rebel Leaders Resign Amid Artillery Fire

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 15, 2014 12:31 AM EDT

Two senior leaders of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic quit Thursday while artillery shells landed on the separatists stronghold. Russian convoys were stopped during the battle. read more

Cairo Protesters Killed In Rabaa Massacre Anniversary Rally

Cody Brooks   | Aug 14, 2014 10:30 PM EDT

At least six people were killed in Cairo on Thursday during a protest marking the one year anniversary of the Rabaa massacre. read more

Experimental Ebola Drug May Never Reach West Africa

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 14, 2014 09:02 PM EDT

A Canadian pharmaceutical company on Wednesday said it may take a while before it is able to develop new batch of the Ebola experimental drug for potential distribution to West Africa. read more

California Drought Bill Signed

Cody Brooks   | Aug 14, 2014 05:29 PM EDT

California lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday committing US$7.5 billion to mitigating a multi-year drought. read more

U.S. Base Relocation In Japan Begins; Locals Protest

Christl Leong   | Aug 14, 2014 02:02 PM EDT

The United States has placed buoys in Nago Bay, southern Okinawa Thursday, marking the beginning of a long-awaited plan to relocate its American base despite protests from locals in the area. read more

North Koreans Swim To South Korea And Defect

David Perry   | Aug 14, 2014 11:07 AM EDT

Two North Koreans staged a rare defection by sea. read more

Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Korean Peninsula amid ‘Show of Force’

Ron B. Lopez   | Aug 14, 2014 10:55 AM EDT

Pope Francis urged both leaders of North and South Korea to stop what he describes as "displays of force" and instead promote peace in the war-weary peninsula. read more

Syria Retakes Contested Town near Damascus

Christl Leong   | Aug 14, 2014 11:20 AM EDT

Syrian forces have reclaimed on Thursday a major town near the capital Damascus after five months of heavy fighting with rebel factions, a UK-based opposition group said. read more

Chinese President To Visit Mongolia

David Perry   | Aug 14, 2014 11:07 AM EDT

Mongolia looks to better ties with China. read more

Israel Gears Up For U.N. Inquiry Over Alleged War Crimes

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 15, 2014 04:48 AM EDT

The United Nations Human Rights Council said it will hold an inquiry to determine if Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip resulted in war crimes against Palestinians, but the decision earned the dismay of Israeli leaders. read more

Colorado House Race: Coffman, Romanoff Clash On Immigration Issue

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 15, 2014 12:06 AM EDT

The political battle between Republican incumbent Mike Coffman and Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff in gaining the split votes of diverse voters in Colorado's 6th Congressional District might be determined in the issue of immigration reform. read more

Concerns Raised About China's Anti-Trust Policy

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 15, 2014 02:48 AM EDT

Concerns regarding China's strict anti-trust policy have been raised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. It seems that the law targets foreign companies, the chamber said Wednesday. read more

North Korea Offers ‘Concrete Proposal’ to Curb Tensions in Region– Indonesia

Ron B. Lopez   | Aug 14, 2014 06:58 AM EDT

North Korea has offered a proposal to help curb the tensions between the two Korean countries, an Indonesian official disclosed on Wednesday. read more

Kurdish Fighters Break ISIS Siege, Rescue Operation Unnecessary

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 14, 2014 11:15 PM EDT

Kurdish fighters broke the ISIS siege on Mt. Sinjar, helping thousands of Yazidis flee to safety, Defense Department officials said Wednesday. read more

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