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Wikileaks Threatens to Release Name of NSA-Targeted Nation

Katie Collom   | May 21, 2014 06:19 AM EDT

Wikileaks threatens to release the name of a "mystery" nation being targeted by NSA surveillance despite warnings that doing so could result to violence and potential deaths. read more

Kawasaki Disease Possibly Caused by Airborne Toxins, Studies Show

Staff Reporter   | May 21, 2014 10:44 AM EDT

New studies reveal that Kawasaki disease could be caused by airborne toxins carried from northeast China to Japan. read more

Four Staff Killed, Hundreds Wounded in Vietnam Riots, China’s MCC Reported

Shiena Iane Bernardino   | May 21, 2014 10:47 AM EDT

The Chinese-owned corporation reports the number of casualties recorded during last week's violent Anti-China protests. read more

Nigeria Dual Car Bombs Leave 118 Dead and Dozens Injured

Katie Collom   | May 21, 2014 02:04 AM EDT

Twin blasts in the Nigerian city of Jos leave 118 dead. The bombs bear the hallmarks of the Islamist group Boko Haram. read more

Taiwanese Government to Hold Workshop in Damaged Vietnam Factories

Lemuel Cacho   | May 21, 2014 12:42 AM EDT

Taiwan will send a delegation to Vietnam to hold three workshops to help victims of last week's anti-China riots get back on their feet. read more

Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharifon Calls For The Release Of An Abducted Chinese Tourist

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | May 20, 2014 04:39 PM EDT

The Prime Minister of Pakistan has ordered his officials to immediately act on the release of the kidnapped Chinese tourist in the country. read more

Russia Train Collision Kills Six, Injures 45

Lemuel Cacho   | May 20, 2014 10:56 PM EDT

Six people were killed in Russia Tuesday when a freight train collided with a passenger train and ripped the side of one of the passenger carriages. read more

Thailand's Martial Law Criticized by Human Rights Group

Lemuel Cacho   | May 20, 2014 10:18 PM EDT

The "phantom coup" that's taking place in Thailand has been criticized by a human rights group saying it has pushed the country to deeper political uncertainty. read more

Merriam-Webster Officially Adds ‘Catfish,’ ‘Selfie ’ to the List of New Words in 2014

Shiena Iane Bernardino   | May 20, 2014 09:29 AM EDT

Merriam-Webster officially added the words "selfie," "hashtag," and "catfish" to the latest digital edition of its dictionary. read more

China, Russia and Iran Meet in Shanghai to Discuss Asia’s Security

Bianca Ortega   | May 20, 2014 03:17 AM EDT

China, Russia and Iran gathered together with other Asian and non-Western countries in Shanghai to discuss the security and development of Asia, but left out Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines in the meeting. read more

China Summons US Ambassador Baucus Over Cyber-Espionage Charges

Bianca Ortega   | May 20, 2014 06:04 AM EDT

China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang said the Chinese government denounced the cyber-espionage charges thrown against five Chinese army officers and described the accusations as unfounded and “absurd.” read more

Military Declares Martial Law in Thailand

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 20, 2014 01:39 AM EDT

The Royal Thai Army placed all of Thailand under Martial Law before dawn Tuesday "to keep law and order" amid a political crisis the military sees is spiraling out of control. read more

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