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Australia's Parliament Lifts Face Veil Ban

Oct 21, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

The Australian government on Monday lifted its ban regarding the use of face veils, such as burqas and niqabs after the prime minister’s intervention.

President Obama’s Feelings ‘Not Hurt’ By Democrats Avoiding Him

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 21, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Coming fresh from a walk out incident during a speech rally in Maryland, President Barack Obama said Monday his feelings are not hurt by Democrats who do not wish to hit the campaign trail with him this year.

China, U.S. Reiterate Commitment To Major-Country Relations

Christl Leong |

Oct 21, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

China and the United States are on track in building a new model of bilateral relations as representatives from both sides reiterated commitments on Monday, ahead of an upcoming summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Barack Obama on November.

Communist Party of China opens Fourth Plenum in Beijing

Chinese Communist Party Annual Plenum Focuses On Rule Of Law And Corruption

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 21, 2014 02:47 AM EDT

The leaders of the Communist Party of China opened a key gathering of the ruling party Monday that is billed to set milestones in political reforms by advancing the "rule of law."

Hong Kong Protesters Pessimistic About Government-Student Talks

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 21, 2014 01:56 AM EDT

With talks between the leaders of the pro-democracy movement and Hong Kong government just hours away, protesters are saying they do not see much hope in the results of the negotiation that seeks to end the deepening political crisis in Asia’s financial hub.

Crowd Walks Out On President Obama During Rally Speech in Maryland

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 20, 2014 08:57 AM EDT

Crowds thinned steadily Sunday as President Barack Obama made a rare appearance on the campaign trail in a rally supporting Democratic candidate Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown in Maryland.

China And France Join Hands To Fight Ebola

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 20, 2014 05:51 AM EDT

China is moving aggressively in the fight against Ebola, and with France joining the effort, the Chinese are confident they'd be well-prepared by the time the disease strikes.

Former Riverside Slum Dweller Takes Oath As Indonesia’s 7th President

Vittorio Hernandez |

Oct 20, 2014 02:21 AM EDT

Former Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo ushered in a new era in Indonesian politics on Monday, Oct. 20, when he took his oath as the Southeast Asian country's 7th president. He is seen widely as the symbol of fresh hopes for millions of Indonesians who seek reforms.

Two Koreas Trade Gunfire In Latest Border Clash

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 20, 2014 01:59 AM EDT

North and South Korea traded gunfire Sunday when North Korea's soldiers advanced toward the military border and refused to halt despite warning shots, according to the South Korean Defense Ministry.

White House Appoints Lisa Monaco To Respond To U.S. Ebola, Refuses ‘Czar’ Moniker

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 17, 2014 06:59 AM EDT

The White House appointed Homeland Security adviser Lisa Monaco to coordinate the government response to the Ebola scare that has been sweeping the United States, but has refused to call her the Ebola 'czar'.

New Zealand wins UN Security Council seat

New Zealand Wins Non-Permanent Seat At UN Security Council

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 17, 2014 06:10 AM EDT

New Zealand celebrates as Prime Minister John Key won a seat in the UN Security Council Friday on a close 145-193 vote race against Turkey and Spain.

Israeli Defense Force Ill-Equipped, Untrained For Gaza Operation –Haaretz Probe

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 17, 2014 04:10 AM EDT

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not have proper training and equipment needed for the operation to destroy Hamas' tunnels in Gaza, a report by Israeli daily news agency Haaretz found.

U.S. Airstrikes Slow ISIS Lethal Advance In Kobani

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 17, 2014 01:46 AM EDT

Two days of intensified coalition air strikes have stalled the Islamic State’s lethal advance in the Syrian town of Kobani, the United States military's Central Command said Thursday.

Iranian President ‘Certain’ Nuclear Deal Will Push Through

Christl Leong |

Oct 15, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Iran's nuclear development program will push through, President Hassan Rouhani declared late Monday ahead of the Nov. 24 deadline world powers have jointly set to determine the fate of Tehran's nuclear initiative.

Malaysian Police Arrest 13 Suspected ISIS Militants

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 15, 2014 06:26 AM EDT

Malaysian police have arrested 13 militants suspected of having “links” with the Islamic State (ISIS) group on Wednesday, amid concerns over the growing appeal of Islamic fundamentalism in the largely moderate Muslim country.