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Rebels Raid Military Checkpoint In Ukraine; 11 Killed, 33 Wounded

Shiena Iane Bernardino   | May 22, 2014 12:52 PM EDT

Pro-Russian rebels assaulted a military checkpoint in eastern Ukraine Thursday, killing about 11 troops and hurting at least 33 others, the Associated Press reported. read more

China, US and Japan to Shape Asia's Future

Marcel Woo   | May 22, 2014 07:42 AM EDT

The future of Asia Pacific will be shaped by how three of the world's major economies will interact over the next 20 years, said Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the Nikkei Conference held in Tokyo. read more

North Korea May Have Nuke-Tipped Missiles, China Not Happy

Robert Sarkanen   | May 22, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

Experts on North Korea report that the communist nation may be nearing use of nuclear warheads on missiles as China warns against further nuclear testing. read more

Vietnam Threatens Legal Action Against China in Territorial Spat

Bianca Ortega   | May 22, 2014 04:54 AM EDT

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung threatened to carry out legal action and defense options against China in a territorial spat that the two nations are currently involved in. read more

Xinjiang Market Explosion Kills 31, Injures 90

Bianca Ortega   | May 22, 2014 03:52 AM EDT

An early morning explosion at an open-air market in China's Xinjiang province left 31 people dead and 90 injured in what is considered as the most serious terrorist attack in the region since the deadly Urumqi riots in 2009. read more

US Deploys Drones to Search for Abducted Nigerian Girls

Bianca Ortega   | May 22, 2014 01:46 AM EDT

The US deployed 80 military troops to fly unmanned and unarmed drones to Chad to expand the search of almost 300 Nigerian schoolgirls abducted by Islamic extremist group Boko Haram. read more

15-Year-Old Boko Haram Victim Shares Her Story in US Capitol

Katie Collom   | May 22, 2014 01:34 AM EDT

Deborah Peter, whose father and brother were killed by the Boko Haram in 2011, shared her story at the US Capitol on Wednesday in hopes of highlighting the violence perpetuated by the extreme Islamist sect. read more

SoKor Catholic Cardinal Embarks On 1st Visit To NoKor

Shiena Iane Bernardino   | May 21, 2014 11:23 AM EDT

A South Korean Catholic Church leader crossed borders to the North Korean territory. read more

Alleged Smuggler in Australia Hides Bird Eggs Under His Pants

Shiena Iane Bernardino   | May 21, 2014 11:12 AM EDT

Wild bird eggs are found in a man's crotch. read more

Most Expensive Divorce Cost Russian Tycoon Dmitry Rybolovlev $4.5B

Bianca Ortega   | May 21, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

In what could be the most expensive divorce settlement ever, Russian Tycoon Dmitry Rybolovlev was ordered by a Swiss court to pay his ex-wife Elena Rybolovleva US$4.5 billion. read more

China, Russia Start Joint Naval Exercises

Bianca Ortega   | May 21, 2014 02:49 AM EDT

China and Russia started their joint naval exercises in the East China Sea on Tuesday to strengthen the political partnership and military coordination between the two countries as their relations with the West and other nations become increasingly strained. read more

Beijing Denies Anti-Christianity Claims

Christl Leong   | May 21, 2014 10:57 AM EDT

China denies allegations that recent spates of church demolitions are government efforts to eliminate Christianity in the country, The Telegraph reports. read more

Court Ruling Delays Missouri Execution

Shiena Iane Bernardino   | May 21, 2014 10:53 AM EDT

Because of his rare medical condition, a Missouri inmate's execution did not pushed through as planned. read more

White House to Release Memo Legally Justifying Drone Strikes on US Citizens

Bianca Ortega   | May 21, 2014 02:45 AM EDT

The White House will release a redacted memorandum that contained the legal justification for the drone strikes launched against US citizens, but some facts will still be left out from the file. read more

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