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U.S.-South Korea Joint Naval Drill Angers North Korea

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 17, 2014 03:29 AM EDT

American fighter jets soar into the sky off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday as the U.S.-South Korea five-day naval drill begin, inciting fury from North Korea. read more

The U.S. and European Union Order Tougher Sanctions Against Russia

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 17, 2014 01:47 AM EDT

In response to its continuous intrusion in Ukraine, the United States and its European allies decided to escalate sanctions on Russia with main focus on Russian energy, defense and two of the country's biggest banks. read more

Cuba Gives Green Light to Reopening of Russian Spy Base

Rhona Arcaya   | Jul 17, 2014 01:32 AM EDT

Russian officials announced Moscow has struck a deal with Havana to reopen a Soviet era intelligence facility in Cuba. read more

Israel, Hamas Agree to 'humanitarian pause'

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 16, 2014 09:30 PM EDT

Hamas and Palestinian militant groups have agreed to temporarily halt rocket attacks and other forms of offensive operations against Israel on Thursday, to give way to United Nations humanitarian operations inside Gaza City. read more

Israel-Hamas War Death Toll Reaches 222, Majority Civilians

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 16, 2014 11:24 PM EDT

The death toll in Israeli barrage in Gaza strip has reached 222 on Wednesday evening, with four children as its latest victims. read more

Hamas Rejects Cairo Peace Talks

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 16, 2014 03:43 PM EDT

Hamas refuses to be part of any talks in Cairo about ending the current episode between Israel and the Hamas that has led to 220 deaths as of Wednesday. read more

Jose Antonio Vargas Freed After Being Held by Federal Agents at Texas Border Town

M. Morelos   | Jul 16, 2014 11:06 PM EDT

Hours after agents of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained him for attempting to leave a Texas border town without a valid visa, authorities released Jose Antonio Vargas released after being processed. read more

Typhoon Rammasun Kills 11 in Philippines, Prompts Thousands to Evacuate

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 16, 2014 06:21 AM EDT

At least 11 died and over 370,000 people were evacuated as Typhoon Rammasun slammed into the Philippines on Wednesday and shut down the capital, Manila. read more

Israel-Gaza Airstrikes Resume As Ceasefire Fails

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 16, 2014 11:28 PM EDT

Israel resumed its attack in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after the ceasefire that Egypt proposed failed and Hamas did not hold its rocket attacks. read more

Colombia Reaps Benefits of Bold Reforms

Rhona Arcaya   | Jul 16, 2014 11:41 PM EDT

An analysis of Colombia's leadership explains how President Juan Manuel Santos spearheaded the country's economic turnaround. read more

Japan Nuclear Plant Gets Safety Clearance, Nears Restart

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 16, 2014 03:38 AM EDT

The Kyushu Electric Co’s 9508.T Sendai nuclear power plant in Japan got safety clearance from the Nuclear Regulation Authority, an approval that could take it one step nearer to a restart. read more

China Ends Oil Drilling In Disputed Waters

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 16, 2014 03:37 AM EDT

China moved out its oil rig from the portion of the South China Sea disputed with Vietnam as its drilling and exploration operations came to an end. read more

Manila on Highest Alert, Thousands Left Without Power

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 16, 2014 06:12 AM EDT

The capital city of Manila in the Philippines has been placed on highest alerts as typhoon Rammasun approaches even strengthening to a Category 3. read more

President Xi Calls for Greater Role for Developing Nations as BRICS Summit Opens

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 15, 2014 03:05 PM EDT

Leaders of the five countries composing BRICS kicked off a summit meeting at the Ceara Convention Center in Fortaleza, Brazil Tuesday, confident that they would agree on cooperating on a long-term basis for what the summit's theme represents - sustainable solutions for inclusive growth. read more

Turkey’s Erdogan Accuses Israel of ‘State Terrorism’ Over Gaza Barrage

Ron B. Lopez   | Jul 16, 2014 11:45 PM EDT

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced the attacks launched by Israel in Gaza strip, which has so far resulted in the deaths of over 190 Palestinians, mostly civilians. read more

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