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Qatar Sentences Alleged Filipino Spy to Death

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 24, 2014 10:02 PM EDT

Puzzling spy case is bewildering everyone read more

Pope Francis Begins Historic First Visit to the Middle East

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 24, 2014 09:43 AM EDT

The Pontiff will also commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ecumenism between Rome and the Eastern Orthodox Church read more

Mortar Attack Kills 21 in Syria

Robert Sarkanen   | May 24, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

A large electoral tent in southern Syria used for campaigning for long-term President Bashar al-Assad was struck with a mortar shell Thursday, killing at least 21 people and wounding many more. read more

Haiti to Supply Pain Killers as Chikungunya Cases Spread

Shiena Iane Bernardino   | May 24, 2014 06:59 AM EDT

There are no available treatments yet to cure chikungunya, but the Haiti government will supply pain killers to help victims of the mosquito-borne virus. read more

Vietnamese Woman Dies After Self-Immolation in Anti-China Protest

Bianca Ortega   | May 23, 2014 01:18 PM EDT

A 67-year-old Vietnamese Woman reportedly died after self-immolation in front of the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in a protest against China’s oil rig deployment in disputed waters. read more

Russia Strikes Back in Defense of NATO Activity near its Border

Christl Leong   | May 23, 2014 01:15 PM EDT

According to Russia's top general, Russia will retaliate against increased NATO military presence near its borders. read more

Woman in Coma Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Marcel Woo   | May 23, 2014 10:22 AM EDT

A woman, who has been in coma since March of this year, successfully gave birth to a healthy baby boy Thursday morning at the UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, California, local media reported. read more

Two Chinese Nationals Abducted In Southern Philippines

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | May 23, 2014 08:57 AM EDT

A Chinese businesswoman and her daughter were kidnapped by suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan southern Philippines. read more

Koreas Exchange Gunfire Near Disputed Waters

Shiena Iane Bernardino   | May 22, 2014 05:57 PM EDT

Fires were exchange in the disputed waters within the Korean Peninsula. read more

Burgers May Have Been Served with Hepatitis A in Missouri Restaurant

Marcel Woo   | May 22, 2014 11:37 AM EDT

At least 5,000 people who have dined in a restaurant in Springfield, Missouri, are at risk of contracting Hepatitis A, health officials said. read more

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