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Anti-Coup Protesters in Thailand Use 'Hunger Games' Gesture

Katie Collom   | Jun 03, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

Anti-coup protesters in Bangkok have begun using the three-fingered salute from the popular film 'The Hunger Games' to stage silent protests and show defiance towards the military-run government. read more

Believe It Or Not: Hurricanes Named After Females Kill More People Than Those Named After Males

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 03, 2014 07:57 AM EDT

But what if storms were named after things or mythical beings? read more

Seattle to Have Highest Minimum Hourly Wage in the US

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 03, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

Wage will be increased until it reaches $18.13 an hour in 2025. read more

Chinese General Criticizes U.S. And Japan For Shaming China At Shangri-La Dialogue

Lemuel Cacho   | Jun 02, 2014 06:11 PM EDT

On Sunday, a Chinese General accused U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of orchestrating coordinated and provocative remarks against China during the Shangri-La Dialogue. read more

How Much Does it Cost to Have Lunch with Warren Buffett?

Mars Woo   | Jun 02, 2014 12:06 PM EDT

If you think the first lunch date you had with your girlfriend was already the world's most expensive date, think again. Having a lunch date with billionaire investor Warren Buffett could cost up to US $3.5 million. read more

China’s Solar Panel Manufacturing Has ‘Dirtier’ Sources –Research

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 02, 2014 09:09 PM EDT

The solar panel manufacturing in China may be cheaper than that of Europe’s, but it also has ‘dirtier’ sources and more detrimental effects to the environment, according to a recent research. read more

China Disrupts Google Services as 25th Tiananmen Anniversary Nears

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 02, 2014 05:05 PM EDT

The Chinese government reportedly disrupted Google services in the country just a few days before the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen protest, an event that is considered taboo and is not publicly acknowledged in China. read more

Afghan President Angry Over Bergdahl-Taliban Swap

Christl Leong   | Jun 02, 2014 10:40 AM EDT

The Afghan president is outraged that he had not been informed of the release of five Taliban prisoners in exchange for an American soldier. read more

Is Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl a Traitor?

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 02, 2014 12:55 AM EDT

American soldiers don't know what to make of Bergdahl. read more

Philadelphia Inquirer Co-Owner Dies in Private Plane Crash

Marcel Woo   | Jun 01, 2014 12:13 PM EDT

Lewis Katz, the co-owner of Philadelphia Inquirer, and six other persons were killed when a small business jet crash shortly after takeoff Saturday night outside Boston. read more

Obama Lays Out New EPA Guidelines on Monday

Christl Leong   | Jun 01, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

President Barack Obama will announce his new program which intends to reduce carbon emissions from power plants on Monday. The new rule, outlined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is aimed at reducing carbon emissions through a shift from using coal to renewable energy and natural gas, USA Today reported. read more

Bowe Bergdahl Heads Home After 5 Years With the Talibans

Christl Leong   | Jun 01, 2014 04:23 AM EDT

US Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is finally released after being held captive by the Talibans in the Afghanistan war. read more

Sudanese Woman Sentenced To Death For Apostasy to be Freed

Staff Reporter   | Jun 01, 2014 02:09 AM EDT

Sudan is reportedly planning to free Meriam Ibrahim, the woman it previously sentenced to death for refusing to give up her Christian faith. read more

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Warns China For Destabilizing Asian Region

Lemuel Cacho   | May 31, 2014 03:11 PM EDT

The United States faced off with China during the Shangri-La Dialogue or Asia Security Summit, Asia's biggest security forum hosted by Singapore on Saturday. read more

China Plans To Promote Asia for Asia Security Theory At The Shangri-La Dialogue

Lemuel Cacho   | May 31, 2014 03:11 PM EDT

China would promote its own version of Asian regional security at the Shangri-La Dialogue, or Asia Security Summit, an Asian Defense forum hosted by Singapore this weekend. read more

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