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Pentagon Audit Reveals U.S. Wasting Tax Payers’ Money In Afghan Aid

Christl Leong   | Jul 29, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

A Pentagon audit revealed on Monday that the U.S. has potentially wasted billions of tax payers' money in Afghanistan aid, underscoring the U.S.' major lack of oversight and the need to reassess its aid efforts in the region. read more

China’s Xi Jinping Follows Mao Zedung in Media Attention

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 29, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been mentioned over 4, 000 times in the Communist Party's official paper after 18 months since he assumed office, higher than any former Chinese leader since founding father Mao Zedong. read more

The U.S. Is Not Alone In The Border Crisis

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 29, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

Americans may have the most severe immigration problems, but they are not alone. read more

China, India Downplays Chinese Intrusion Into Indian Territory

Christl Leong   | Jul 29, 2014 04:14 AM EDT

China and India admitted on Monday that Chinese herdsmen had trespassed into Indian territory but sought to allay border dispute concerns, saying that the issue had been amicably resolved in a flag meeting. read more

China Uses Satellites To Communicate With Fishing Vessels In Disputed Waters

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 29, 2014 01:47 AM EDT

The Chinese government helps fishermen install high-tech satellites in their boats to maintain communication when they venture out to disputed waters and provides them with fuel subsidies as fishing resources at home grows thin. read more

China diplomat says 100 Chinese citizens may be fighting for ISIS in Syria

dweisman   | Jul 29, 2014 05:07 AM EDT

China diplomat says 100 Chinese citizens may be fighting for ISIS in Syria read more

Ebola-infected American in Grave Condition, But Health Officials said U.S. Still Safe

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 29, 2014 04:51 AM EDT

The American doctor based in Liberia who tested positive for Ebola virus is now in grave condition, but health officials assured public that the United States is still free from the deadly virus. read more

Libya’s Oil Depot Fire Blazes Out Of Control, Government Seeking Foreign Assistance

Christl Leong   | Jul 29, 2014 01:55 AM EDT

Libya's leaders called for international assistance on Monday to help put out a fire that raged out of control after it was caught in the crossfire between clashes for control over the capital's international airport. read more

U.S. Orbits Spy Satellites that Spy on Satellites of China and Other Nations

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jul 28, 2014 10:59 PM EDT

The U.S. is countering anti-satellite threats from China. read more

Israel’s Netanyahu Vows More Attacks in Gaza; 9 Children Killed in Latest Strike

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 29, 2014 05:39 AM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to intensify its offensive against Hamas militants and urged Israeli to brace for a "prolonged" war that has so far killed over 1, 000 Palestinians, mostly civilians. read more

U.S. Hits Back For Israeli Criticism Of John Kerry

Staff Reporter   | Jul 29, 2014 01:38 AM EDT

Washington hit back on Monday after Israeli media slammed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for his latest efforts in negotiating a cease-fire in the region. read more

Ukraine Leaks Black Box Investigation

Gunnar Blaschke   | Jul 29, 2014 01:04 PM EDT

According to Ukraine officials, MH 17 went down due to sudden loss of pressure after shrapnel punctured the fuselage. On the ground heavy fighting once again prevents investigators to go to crash site. read more

Sam Harris: I Don’t Criticize Israel, They’re Not ‘Primary Aggressors’ In Conflict

Christl Leong   | Jul 28, 2014 01:02 PM EDT

Contemporary philosopher Sam Harris weighs the moral stance of both sides, saying that the reason he doesn't criticize Israel is because he believes Israel is not the "primary aggressor" in the conflict but rather, is simply a respondent in the aggression. read more

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