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China’s Naval Forces to Fire Guns During RIMPAC 2014

Andy Vitalicio   | Jun 25, 2014 02:40 AM EDT

Chinese naval ships may fire its guns for the first time inside United States territory, although it won’t be a military confrontation at all, but as part of friendly multinational exercises. read more

Meriam Ibrahim Rearrested 24-Hours After Release From Sudan Death Row

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 24, 2014 02:36 PM EDT

Meriam Ibrahim, the 27-year-old Sudanese woman who was accused of apostasy, was rearrested at Khartoum airport on Tuesday just 24 hours after she was released from death row. read more

FBI Rescues 168 Children, 281 Pimps, in Annual Prostitution Sweep

Christl Leong   | Jun 24, 2014 04:23 AM EDT

The FBI announced on Monday the rescue of 168 children from prostitution and the arrest of 281 pimps in its annual prostitution sweep, Operation Cross Country VIII, underscoring the U.S.' commitment to fight against child trafficking, according to a press release by the FBI. read more

South China Karst Extensions Listed In UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Jun 24, 2014 02:29 PM EDT

Extensions of the South China karst landforms were listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites on June 23 in Doha. read more

Alaska Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Issued as Massive 7.9 Quake Hits Aleutian Islands

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 24, 2014 02:05 AM EDT

A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 struck the Aleutian Islands of Alaska Monday which prompted tsunami warnings and evacuations near the epicenter. The depth of the earthquake is 107.5 km below the earth’s surface. read more

Ebola Outbreak In West Africa Now Beyond Control –MSF

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 24, 2014 12:25 AM EDT

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa is now beyond control in terms of the area affected and the number of cases, according to a medical charity institution. read more

Sudan Frees Woman Earlier Sentenced to Death for Apostasy

Christl Leong   | Jun 24, 2014 12:41 AM EDT

Twenty-seven year old Meriam Ibrahim, who was sentenced to hang for apostasy last month, was freed from prison on Monday after a high court ruled the initial judgement as "faulty". read more

CIA and M16 Warned in Advance of ISIS Militant Attacks, Warning Fell on 'Deaf Ears'

Katie Collom   | Jun 23, 2014 11:41 PM EDT

According to new reports, both the CIA and M16 received advanced warning of ISIS attacks, specifically on the city of Mosul. Both the U.S. and British intelligence agencies failed to react and Mosul was taken over by ISIS only two weeks ago. read more

F1 Champion Michael Schumacher Medical Records Stolen, Offered for Sale

Katie Collom   | Jun 23, 2014 11:34 PM EDT

The medical records of retired Formula One champion Michael Schumacher have been stolen and are being offered for sale of up to $65,000, Schumacher's manager announced Monday. read more

German Medics and Firemen Rescue American Trapped Inside 'Vagina'

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 23, 2014 11:08 PM EDT

They were not amused, said media reports. read more

Taiwan-Japan Museum Name Row Resolved

Christl Leong   | Jun 23, 2014 10:29 AM EDT

Taiwan's art collection on loan to the Tokyo National Museum for an exhibit opened as planned after the latter had revised its promotional materials to include the word "National" to refer to Taiwan's National Palace Museum. read more

3 Al Jazeera Journalists Sentenced to 7-Year Jail Term in Egypt For Terrorism-Related Crimes

Katie Collom   | Jun 23, 2014 11:08 AM EDT

Three Al Jazeera journalists were given seven-year prison sentences by an Egyptian judge on Monday after they were found guilt of charges which included helping a "terrorist organization." read more

Fugitive Soldier Shoots Himself, Ending a One and a Half Day Stand-off with South Korean Troops

Kristina Fernandez   | Jun 23, 2014 01:33 PM EDT

A South Korean army sergeant killed five and wounded seven members of his unit in an open fire assault. The soldier was captured following a massive manhunt. read more

Clunky US Missile Defense System Passes Simulation Drill

M. Morelos   | Jun 23, 2014 02:43 AM EDT

The U.S. missile defense system successfully passed its first simulation run in six years over the weekend, intercepting an enemy missile over the Pacific, according to the U.S. Defense Department. The U.S. Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, run by Boeing Co., has been in trouble the past few years and last week's testing showed the U.S.'s sole defense against long-ranged ballistic missiles can still defend their mainland against external threats. read more

Texas Lawmakers Label Mass Grave of Unidentified Migrants as Crime Scene

Katie Collom   | Jun 23, 2014 03:14 AM EDT

The discovery of more than 52 bodies in a mass grave in south Texas prompts lawmakers to push for a deeper probe and to label the graves as a crime scene. read more

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