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Obama and Central American Presidents Join Forces To Resolve The ‘Humanitarian Crisis’

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 26, 2014 05:08 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama implored Central American leaders on Friday to help reduce the influx of young migrants crossing the border warning them that most will be sent back home. read more

Israel Rejects Ceasefire Proposal Due to Dispute over Tunnels Cross the Border to Gaza

Gunnar Blaschke   | Jul 26, 2014 01:22 AM EDT

Israel rejected the proposed ceasefire plan and refused to sign any agreement with Hamas unless it is given the right to hunt down the crisscrossing tunnel system that it said the militants will use to launch attacks within the country. read more

European Union Readies Economic Sanctions vs. Russia

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 26, 2014 12:51 AM EDT

The European Union is set to finish the list of economic sanctions it will impose to Russia, including the restrictions on EU capital markets, embargo on trade and exports of military goods due to Moscow's role in Ukraine civil war. read more

West Bank Tension Intensifies; Six Palestinians Killed

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 25, 2014 11:16 PM EDT

The confrontations between Israel and Palestinians in occupied West Bank have intensified on Friday, with at least six people confirmed dead as Palestinians protested over Israel's invasion of Gaza Strip that killed over 800 people. read more

China Investigates Corrupt Officials, Numbers Increased Since Last Year

Gunnar Blaschke   | Jul 25, 2014 11:06 PM EDT

China's thrust on investigating more than 25,000 members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has increased when compared to last year's record. read more

Israel Declares 12-hour Ceasefire in Gaza Offensive

Staff Reporter   | Jul 25, 2014 06:39 PM EDT

Israel forces will cease offensive operations at 7 a.m. Saturday, to allow for humanitarian missions to proceed inside Gaza. read more

Democrat Senator Demands Iraqi Forces Report Before New Arms Sales

Christl Leong   | Jul 25, 2014 09:38 AM EDT

A prominent Democratic senator threatened on Thursday to block U.S. weapon sales to Iraq unless Congress receives information on Iraqi forces and other pertinent military data. read more

Death Toll From Dual Typhoon in China Rises to 64

Gunnar Blaschke   | Jul 25, 2014 09:13 AM EDT

Sixty two lives were lost as super typhoon Rammasun barreled through China’s southwestern areas while 21 people are still missing. Typhoon Matmo, following a few days after, has claimed two lives, according to latest official figures. read more

Costa Concordia's Final Voyage Big Day For Italy's Giglio

Patricia Villaceran   | Jul 25, 2014 08:02 AM EDT

Cruise ship Costa Concordia embarked on its final voyage in Giglio Island, Italy, on Wednesday. read more

India Blocks WTO Deal, Potentially Damaging To Further Global Trade

Christl Leong   | Jul 25, 2014 03:43 AM EDT

India has blocked a World Trade Organization global customs deal on Thursday, a potentially damaging move that could result in losses both politically and economically, according to WTO members. read more

Week-long Ceasefire Proposed to Stop Gaza Strip Violence as Death Toll Soars

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 25, 2014 05:20 AM EDT

A week-long truce starting on Sunday between Israeli army and Hamas militants has been proposed on Friday in a bid to end the bloodshed that killed almost 800 people. read more

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