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Japan Ravaged by High Waves and Strong Winds Claimed One Life

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 08, 2014 10:18 PM EDT

Japan is now experiencing torrential rains and strong winds as Typhoon Neoguri continuously rotate over the waters of the East China Sea. read more

Militants Assault Somali Presidential Palace

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 08, 2014 07:45 PM EDT

Islamic militants launched an attack Tuesday night on the presidential palace in Mogadishu, leaving at least five dead. Government spokesmen say president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is unharmed. read more

Obama Seeks $3.7 billion to Respond to Immigration Crisis

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 08, 2014 06:28 PM EDT

As he visits Texas Wednesday for a Democratic Party fundraising campaign, US President Barack Obama has asked Congress for some US$3.7 billion in funds to respond to the worsening flood of immigrants crossing the Mexican border into Texas and California. read more

U.S. Concerned Over Closed GSK-Linked Trial of American

Christl Leong   | Jul 08, 2014 10:01 AM EDT

The U.S. voiced concerns on Friday over China's intentions to conduct a private trial of detained British investigator Peter Humphrey and his American wife Yu Yingzeng who were arrested last year for their work with GlaxoSmithKline. read more

U.S. Versus China : Who Would Win In An Event Of War?

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 08, 2014 02:23 PM EDT

A recent report said that China is confident it could prevent the United States from intervening in case it decides to invade Taiwan. read more

Typhoon Neoguri Batters Okinawa, Home to 26,000 US Troops

Alex Szternberg   | Jul 08, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

Japan raised it highest typhoon alert Tuesday as Typhoon Neoguri's powerful winds and torrential rains barreled through Okinawa, knocking down trees and rendering thousands of households without power. read more

U.S. Double Agent Scandal Ignites Outrage In Germany

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 08, 2014 05:35 AM EDT

The arrest of an alleged double agent who passed on information to the US ignited the outrage of many in Germany and could further damage the ties between the two countries. read more

Two Passenger Planes Nearly Collide in Barcelona Airport

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 08, 2014 02:50 AM EDT

Two aircraft almost collided on Barcelona's international airport Saturday, as shown in video uploaded by an aircraft enthusiast. Spanish airport authorities do not acknowledge there was any danger. read more

China Urges US To ‘Correct’ Hacking Charges, Stop Interfering In Territorial Spats

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 08, 2014 02:07 AM EDT

Beijing urged Washington to rectify the “wrong” hacking charges filed against it and to stop interfering in the territorial spats in Southeast Asia. read more

Japan Rejects China’s Invitation to Join Asian Bank

Marcel Woo   | Jul 08, 2014 02:01 AM EDT

Japan has initially rejected the invitation of China to become one of the founding members of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a Beijing-sponsored regional bank that would compete with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). read more

Yuan Tops U.S. Agenda in Trade Talks with China

Staff Reporter   | Jul 08, 2014 01:57 AM EDT

The weakening of the yuan is expected to headline the two-day economic meeting this week between Chinese and U.S. officials in Beijing. read more

China’s Rise And Territorial Spats Deliver Heavy Blow To US Relations

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 08, 2014 01:33 AM EDT

China’s military rise and existing disputes with its Asian neighbors over sovereignty claims dealt a heavy blow to its relations with the US and could end cooperation on current global issues. read more

China Denied Entry to U.S. professor of Tibetan Issues

Ana Verayo   | Jul 08, 2014 02:00 AM EDT

U.S. professor claims he was denied entry in China that could link to Uighur-Han tensions in Xinjiang. read more

U.S. Urged to Revisit Its China Policy Ahead of Pacific Naval Exercise

Staff Reporter   | Jul 07, 2014 11:07 PM EDT

As Chinese navy ships head to Hawaii this month for the Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercise, security experts suggest Washington should find new ways to keep China’s rise to power in check. read more

Typhoon Neoguri Enters Japan, Endangering Millions

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 07, 2014 09:01 PM EDT

Neoguri has been reduced to a typhoon with a Category 3 cyclone as it enters the eastern part of Miyakojima in the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan. read more

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