World

Trump to Change Economic Landscape, May Replace Fed Chief Yellen

Rina S.   | May 06, 2016 04:27 PM EDT

Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump is looking to shake up the US' economy on coming into power. Trump said that he will likely replace Fed Chief Janet Yellen when her term ends in February 2018. However, he said that he agrees with Yellen's policy to keep the interest rate low. read more

China Middle East Direct Flights to Bolster Belt and Road Initiative

Jenia Cane   | May 04, 2016 08:11 PM EDT

The opening of more direct flights between China and the Middle East is expected to provide a major boost to the Chinese Government's Belt and Road Initiative. read more

‘Making a Murderer’ Update: Strickland Standard, Brendan Dassey’s ‘Biggest Hurdle’ Yet?

Jenia Cane   | May 04, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

While Brendan Dassey has been optimistic about getting a new trial after being in prison for 11 years now, a recent report on "Making a Murderer" claimed that the Strickland Standard may just be his "biggest hurdle" yet. read more

International Community Awaits China's Response to Arbitration Court Ruling on South China Sea

Desiree Sison   | May 03, 2016 07:51 AM EDT

All eyes are on China as the ruling on the South China Sea by The Hague's arbitration court is expected in the coming weeks. The Philippines filed the territorial case against Beijing in the international court. read more

China Employs 'Fishing Militia' to Expand Reach in South China Sea

Desiree Sison   | May 03, 2016 07:37 AM EDT

China is expanding its reach in the South China Sea by using a fleet of "fishing militia" to collect information on foreign vessels passing through the international waterway. read more

Philippines Presidential Candidate Rodrigo Duterte Says He is Open to Talks With China Over South China Sea Dispute

Girish Shetti   | May 02, 2016 04:18 PM EDT

Rodrigo Duterte, one of the frontrunners in the Philippines presidential elections, said on Sunday that he is willing to stage bilateral dialogue with China if the current multilateral talks fail to resolve the South China Sea issue. read more

Taiwan Deploys Ships to Disputed Island After Japan Seizes Fishing Boat

Aaron Case   | May 02, 2016 06:36 AM EDT

Taiwan sent two patrol ships to Japan's Okinotorishima Island on Sunday in response to the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing vessel by the Japanese coast guard last week. read more

Kenya Sets Huge Ivory Stockpile Ablaze

Charissa Echavez   | May 03, 2016 08:15 AM EDT

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta set fire to a huge stockpile of ivory on Saturday to show the country's serious commitment to putting a stop to illegal ivory trade and saving Africa's elephants. read more

China, Japan Relations Seen to Improve as Li Urges Japan to Pursue Peaceful and Progressive Policies Towards China

Jenia Cane   | May 02, 2016 04:28 AM EDT

China-Japan relations is anticipated to improve, as high-ranking officials of the world's two leading economies committed to increase collaboration and pursue common development goals. read more

Surviving in Shanghai: An American Traveler’s Story

Jenia Cane   | May 02, 2016 04:23 AM EDT

An American has just proven that surviving in Shanghai on a shoestring budget is not an entirely impossible proposition. read more

China’s Belt and Road Initiative to Look After International Community’s Welfare

Jenia Cane   | May 02, 2016 04:04 AM EDT

China's Belt and Road Initiative will take into account the long-term interests of all countries that are involved in the economic undertaking. read more

China is the World's Biggest Exporter of Fake Products—Report

Girish Shetti   | May 02, 2016 10:07 AM EDT

China tops the list of countries exporting fake and counterfeit goods across the world, according to a joint study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union's Intellectual Property Office (EU IPO). read more

Princess Charlotte Turns 1; Duchess of Cambridge Shares Pictures of Her [PHOTOS]

Krezna de los Reyes   | May 01, 2016 06:29 PM EDT

In celebration of Princess Charlotte's first birthday on May 2, her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge shared photos of her through Twitter. read more

Baghdad Declares State of Emergency After Rebels Breach Green Zone

Rina S.   | May 02, 2016 08:30 AM EDT

A state of emergency has been declared in Baghdad after its Green Zone was breached by supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr and entered the parliament building on Sunday. read more

Oral Sex is not Rape if Victim is Unconscious, Oklahoma Court Rules

S Satapathy   | May 01, 2016 02:39 PM EDT

A Criminal Appeals Court in Oklahoma has shocked everybody with its decision not to criminalize oral sex with a person who is fully unconscious. The court ruling has generated strong reactions from people, who say the judicial system should not be involved in victim-blasting and perpetuating out-dated ideas about rape. read more

« 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80   »
Real Time Analytics