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The U.S. Capitol and U.S. Senate (R) in Washington, August 2, 2011.

Republican Party Vows Less Gridlock If They Gain Senate Majority

Nov 03, 2014 07:37 AM EST

Republicans have vowed to bring an end to the legislative impasse that has plagued Washington for years if they gain a Senate majority on the midterm elections.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and UK Prime Minister David Cameron.

Merkel Holds Britain’s EU Membership Over Cameron For Migration Measures

Christl Leong |

Nov 03, 2014 01:10 AM EST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made it clear she would rather see the UK leave the European Union than place a cap on the number of migrant workers coming to the region.

Democrats Are Losing Support From Latinos, Pew Survey Says

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 30, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The Democratic Party is still popular among the Latino voters but a new study from Pew Research Center has revealed that such support is already weakening as the supporters of the party have already decreased by eight percent.

Latest Alaska Polls Show Surprising Shift In Favor Of Mark Begich

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 29, 2014 09:07 AM EDT

Latest polls showed incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) on a surprisingly advantageous stance against rivals, potentially due to more aggressive campaigns by the Democratic Party a few days before the 2014 midterms.

Republicans Apologize To Texas Voters For Wrong Allegations Against Susan Motley

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 29, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The GOP of Texas has issued an apology to both the voters of District 105 and to Democrat Susan Motley after Republican Rodney Anderson's campaign team accused the Democratic candidate of breaking the law and forwarded mails to all the voters about her supposed wrongdoing.

India Ranks 114th In Global Gender Equality Ranking

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 28, 2014 06:32 AM EDT

Despite rapid economic growth and increased participation in politics, Indian women are still facing some of the world’s worst gender unequal conditions this year, according to an annual global study released Tuesday.

Democrat Martha Coakley Faces Another Tight Race In Massachusetts

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 28, 2014 04:38 AM EDT

Massachusetts Democrat Martha Coakley is battling a tight race against Republican Charlie Baker for the gubernatorial post this coming midterm elections.

Kerry Says No Special Treatment For U.S. Marine Accused Of Killing Filipino Transgender

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 21, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry assured the family of a murdered Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude that they will not seek special treatment for Joseph Scott Pemberton during the course of investigations.

U.S. Open To Transgender Troop Participation

Christl Leong |

Oct 21, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The United States may soon open its doors for transgender participation as military allies from around the world gathered in Washington on Monday to discuss the issue and ponder its effect on operational effectiveness.

U.S. Paying Nazi War Criminals Millions In Social Security

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 20, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Dozens of suspected Nazi and SS war criminals collected millions of dollars in Social Security payouts, according to an Associated Press investigative report on Sunday.

China Seeks Australia's Help To Seize Properties Of Corrupt Chinese Officials

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 20, 2014 04:44 AM EDT

China sought the help of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to find the corrupt Chinese officials who fled the country and seize their wealth in a few weeks.

Thousands of LGBT's flocked to Tel Aviv's 16th Annual Gay Pride Parade, June 13, 2014.

Vatican Recants Gay Comments, Alters Draft Report

Christl Leong |

Oct 17, 2014 05:08 AM EDT

The Vatican has altered a draft report detailing the ongoing debate in the Catholic Church on the issue of homosexuals and gay marriage after the document came under fire from conservative English-speaking members of the clergy.

Vatican Family Values Synod Report Radical Change, ‘Welcomes’ LGBT

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 14, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

The Vatican recently released Monday a preliminary report on homosexuality stating that gays, although with problematic relationships, have gifts to offer the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis, Catholic Bishops Schooled By Aussie Couple On Sex Ed

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 08, 2014 03:43 AM EDT

Pope Francis, cardinals and bishops got what they asked for during a Synod of Bishops after a couple from Sydney, Australia discussed how sex keeps them in each other's arms.

Republican Voters Likely To Choose Anti-Obama Candidates – Gallup Survey

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 06, 2014 06:46 AM EDT

A recent Gallup survey showed that 58 percent of registered Republican voters are likely to choose candidates who are anti-U.S. President Barack Obama.

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