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Ukraine’s Poroshenko Accepts Defense Minister’s Resignation

Oct 12, 2014 11:25 PM EDT

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko on Sunday accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Valery Heletey, who has been heavily criticized since government forces in Ilovaisk were defeated by pro-Russian rebels in August.

Top Chinese Court To Curb Paid Deletion Of Web Posts

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 10, 2014 04:18 AM EDT

China's top court on Thursday issued a new guideline that will outlaw the paid deletion of web posts and online information, subjecting violators to penalties.

New Mass Graves Of Suspected Missing Students Found In Mexico

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 10, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

Just a week after investigators found a mass grave in Iguala, Mexico, they found four new mass graves in the same area where 43 students reportedly disappeared.

Australian MH17 Passenger Was Found With Oxygen Mask –Dutch Prosecutors

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Oct 10, 2014 12:00 AM EDT

Dutch prosecutors said investigators found the body of an Australian passenger aboard the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 wearing an oxygen mask.

Ukraine ‘Frozen Conflict’ Could Destabilize Europe –Foreign Minister Klimkin

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Oct 09, 2014 07:24 AM EDT

The “frozen conflict” in Ukraine could destabilize not just the eastern region of the country, but also the whole Europe, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin.

Chinese Government Updates English-Language Website To Boost Global Ties

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Oct 09, 2014 06:32 AM EDT

China's central government on Wednesday updated its English-language website as part of its efforts to boost global ties, with China Daily assisting in the said effort.

DHS Denies Cong. Duncan Hunter’s Claim Of ISIS Entering U.S. Via Mexico

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 09, 2014 06:19 AM EDT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied Congressman Duncan Hunter's (R-Calif.) claim that Islamic State militants entered the U.S. via the Mexico border.

Iran Defends Denial Of Entry To UN Nuclear Expert Amid Probe

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Oct 09, 2014 12:00 AM EDT

Iran defended its denial of entry to a United Nations (UN) nuclear expert earlier this year amid an investigation into allegations that it is studying nuclear weapons production.

Poland: Russia Could Face More EU Sanctions Over Ukraine Actions

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 08, 2014 09:04 PM EDT

Poland warned Russia that it could face more sanctions from the European Union (UN) unless it changes its policy in Ukraine.

China Calls For Peaceful Steps To Deal With Security Threats

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Oct 08, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

Chinese representative to the United Nations, Liu Jieyi, encouraged the international community implement peaceful methods of dealing with threats to security.

Business Leaders Set Hopes High For Li Keqiang’s Germany Visit

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 08, 2014 03:10 AM EDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is set to travel to Germany this week and business leaders have high hopes for the trip, expecting it to show that the China's reform paves the way for bigger business opportunities.

Yemen Rebels Reject Appointed Prime Minister

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 08, 2014 12:00 AM EDT

Yemen rebels on Tuesday rejected the prime minister that tohe president appointed as part of an agreement aimed to prompt Shi'ite Muslim fighters who took control of the capital to leave the city.

Americans Dislike Harry Reid, John Boehner –Gallup Poll

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 07, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

Americans apparently dislike Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), based on a recent Gallup phone survey.

Potential Presidential Candidate Jindal Slams Obama’s ‘Harmful’ Foreign Policy

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 07, 2014 03:19 AM EDT

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, a potential Republican candidate in the 2016 presidential election, slammed President Barack Obama's "harmful" foreign policy, pushing the U.S. to increase its defense spending.

Pope Francis Tells Bishops To Climb Down From ‘Ivory Towers’

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Oct 06, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Pope Francis warned bishops and cardinals yesterday at the global synod attended by 200 global religious leaders in St. Peter's Basilica telling them to come down from their "ivory towers" and deal with issues modern families face.