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Police Use Water Cannons to Expel Protestors in Taipei

Katie Collom   | Apr 29, 2014 08:11 PM EDT

Antinuclear protests come to an end in Taipei when police expel protesters using water cannons. read more

GeoResonance Finds Chemicals Suspected to be from Missing MAS Flight MH370 at Bay of Bengal

Bianca Ortega   | Apr 29, 2014 08:50 PM EDT

Officials are currently investigating the claim of Australian exploration firm GeoResonance that it had found chemicals on the sea floor of the Bay of Bengal suspected to be from the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. read more

US Tornados Threaten Millions

Marcel Woo   | Apr 29, 2014 08:27 AM EDT

Millions of Americans are on high alert Tuesday as the devastating storm system that has triggered 50 tornado reports in 24 hours showed no signs of waning, with authorities fearing more destructive tornadoes could be formed today. read more

Obama Reassures Allies; Pivot to Asia Starts

Desiree Q. Sison   | Apr 29, 2014 05:52 AM EDT

Despite criticisms from media and other sectors that President Barack Obama’s “pivot to Asia” was more of an illusion than a dream, White House officials said the recent 8-day trip by the President to four Asian countries could be seen as the start of the Pentagon’s heavy presence and attention in Asia-Pacific region read more

China Maintains Opposition To G7’s Sanctions On Russia Over Ukraine Crisis

Bianca Ortega   | Apr 28, 2014 12:44 PM EDT

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang said China opposes the sanctions that the G7 agreed to impose on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine. read more

US, Philippines Sign Defense Pact

Desiree Q. Sison and Gilbert Felongco   | Apr 28, 2014 08:53 AM EDT

The United States and the Philippines on Monday signed a 10-year Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) as one of the highlights of the two-day visit of US President Barack Obama in the country. read more

Obama Condoles with Tornado Victims

Marcel Woo   | Apr 28, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama offered condolences to the victims of the two tornados that ripped through Arkansas and Oklahoma on Sunday. read more

Tornado Rips US States, 12 Killed

Marcel Woo   | Apr 28, 2014 02:46 AM EDT

At least 12 people have been confirmed dead while several others were injured when tornadoes hit the south-central United States on Suday, wiping out homes of an entire neighborhood, officials said. read more

US, Philippines Set to Sign Enhanced Defense Cooperation Deal

Ying Zhin   | Apr 27, 2014 04:19 AM EDT

The United States and the Philippines are set to sign on Monday a 10-year deal that would allow US military presence back in the country, the Associated Press said, basing its report on a confidential primer it obtained ahead of the signing. read more

South Korean Prime Minister Resigns Over Ferry Tragedy

Ying Zhin   | Apr 26, 2014 11:08 PM EDT

South Korean Premier Chung Hong-won has resigned over what he admitted as the government's mishandling of the ferry disaster that drowned hundreds of passengers. read more

Kim Jong-Un Tells NoKor Troops to Prepare for War with US

Bianca Ortega   | Apr 26, 2014 11:54 AM EDT

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un told his military troops to prepare for an impending war with the US as Barack Obama warned of tougher sanctions if the Pyongyang went ahead with its underground nuclear test. read more

China-Japan Bilateral Relations Pushed

Marcel Woo   | Apr 26, 2014 10:43 AM EDT

Amidst the ongoing territorial dispute between China and Japan over a piece of an island, a Chinese official on Saturday has urged both countries to push bilateral relations and deepen mutual cooperation. read more

Malaysia Airlines Staff 'Hostaged' by Missing Flight Passengers’ Relatives for 10 Hours

Bianca Ortega   | Apr 26, 2014 12:04 PM EDT

The family members of the passengers of missing flight MH370 held ten Malaysia Airlines employees in Lido Hotel, Beijing for 10 hours as they demanded answers to their queries about the missing aircraft. read more

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