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Chinese Hackers Allegedly Breach Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System

Mitch de Leon   | Jul 29, 2014 11:42 PM EDT

Chinese hackers were purportedly behind the breach of Israel's "Iron Dome" missile system, which had been stored in three of Israel’s defense firms. read more

GAO: Pentagon Pays Too Much for Almost Everything, Including Prescription Drugs

Patrizia Obias   | Jul 30, 2014 01:01 AM EDT

A recent report by the Government Accountability Office revealed that the Pentagon overpays for just about everything, even prescription drugs. read more

Obama to African Nations: ‘Stop Making Economic Excuses’

Patrizia Obias   | Jul 30, 2014 04:43 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama urged African nations to internally explore solutions to economic issues and not make “excuses” based on its history of dependence and colonization. read more

Eid Al-Fitr in Gaza: A Day of Grief, Not Celebration

Ren Benavidez   | Jul 30, 2014 05:04 AM EDT

Palestinians couldn't bring themselves to enjoy Eid al-Fitr celebration because of the situation in Gaza. read more

U.S., EU Announce Heavier Sanctions On Russia

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 29, 2014 07:44 PM EDT

President Obama and the European Union have imposed new sanctions against Russia, hoping to force President Vladimir Putin to end his support of armed rebels in Ukraine and to seek peace. read more

Israel Intensifies Bombing, Hamas Rejects Palestinian Ceasefire Proposal

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 29, 2014 06:15 PM EDT

Fighting raged on Tuesday between the Israeli military and Hamas militants in Gaza, as civilians continue to suffer the dire consequences. read more

13 Han Chinese Die in Xinjiang Violence

Rhona Arcaya   | Jul 29, 2014 12:07 PM EDT

Violence erupted anew in China's western region of Xinjiang, leaving at least 13 people dead, according to media reports. read more

China’s Former Security Chief Under Probe Over Corruption

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 29, 2014 12:46 PM EDT

China's Communist Party is formally investigating a former domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang over issues of corruption in what may be considered as the biggest case filed against any member of the powerful party. read more

Ebola Outbreak: Why The World Should Fear Its Spread To Lagos

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 29, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

The Ebola virus reached an epidemic level in March this year, but the virus reaching Lagos, the biggest city in Africa, brings the situation to a higher level in the scale of health scares. read more

U.S. Lawmakers Reach US$17-Billion Deal For Veterans Healthcare

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 29, 2014 08:43 AM EDT

United States representatives from House and Senate have reached a US$17-billion deal on Monday to fix the troubled veterans service just several days before Congress adjourns for a month-long break. read more

Russia Violated Cold War Nuclear Treaty –U.S.

Bianca Ortega & Gunnar Blaschke   | Jul 29, 2014 08:12 AM EDT

The U.S. said Russia violated the Cold War treaty, or the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces treaty, when it tested a ground-launched cruise missile in January. read more

China And Japan Vie For Latin American Relations

Christl Leong   | Jul 29, 2014 09:23 AM EDT

Two days after China's Xi Jinping ended his trip to Latin America, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sets off for the region where he is expected to lobby for energy and export deals and forge ties with potential allies. read more

Venezuelan General Accused by U.S. for Drug Trafficking Released by Netherland

Gunnar Blaschke   | Jul 29, 2014 11:42 AM EDT

Retired Venezuelan General Hugo Carvajal, arrested for drug trafficking upon request by the U.S., was released from prison in Aruba because he enjoys diplomatic immunity. read more

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