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US Government Shutdown Forces Cancellation Of Two Asian Trips Of Obama

US Government Shutdown Forces Cancellation Of Two Asian Trips Of Obama

The US government shutdown has compelled President Barack Obama to cut short his Asian trip, which leaves out a visit to the Philippines and Malaysia out of his itinerary. For the moment, Obama is set to attend two economic summits that will be held in Brunei and Indonesia. National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden indicated […]

Amanda Knox New Appeal Trial Starts

Amanda Knox New Appeal Trial Starts

The new trial of Amanda Knox started recently in Florence, Italy. Knox and her former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, will be facing charges of killing Meredith Kercher in 2007. Although the two received an acquittal on the murder charges, the acquittal was overturned by the Italian Supreme Court. The court also indicated that Florence will become […]

Benjamin Netanyahu Says Israel Won’t Stand For A Nuclear Iran

Benjamin Netanyahu Says Israel Won’t Stand For A Nuclear Iran

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minster said this Tuesday that Israel will never allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons, even if they will act without the support of their allies, including the United States. The Israeli prime minister also said that current Iranian President’s PR campaign is nothing more than a ruse meant to decrease international […]

“White Widow” Arrest Warrant Issued By Interpol

“White Widow” Arrest Warrant Issued By Interpol

Interpol had an affirmative response to the request issued by Kenyan authorities coming out with an arrest warrant for the “White Widow” also known as Samantha Lewthwaite. She is accused among other things of taking part in a terrorist attack at an upmarket shopping mall in Nairobi that took place this week. A “Red Notice” […]

Earthquake In Pakistan Result To Death Of 327 People

Earthquake In Pakistan Result To Death Of 327 People

The recent earthquake in Pakistan resulted to the death of 327 people following the collapse of hundred of houses made of mud, according to local officials. Hundreds of soldiers were airlifted by the Pakistani army following the worst earthquake since the 2005 earthquake that resulted to the death of 75,000 people. Baluchistan was struck by […]

Pakistan Hit By Massive 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake

Pakistan Hit By Massive 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake

The southwest part of Pakistan was the scene of a massive 7.7 earthquake that killed up to 46 people and damaged countless homes. The earthquake who had its center somewhere in Baluchistan province’s Awaran was felt for miles around reaching New Delhi and even Dubai. The epicenter of the earthquake was almost 20 km underground. […]

Kenya Mall Attack Remains Unresolved

Kenya Mall Attack Remains Unresolved

As the Kenya mall attack pushed toward its third day, the militants remained at large within the complex in Nairobi. Forty people are believed to be still trapped inside the upscale shopping center. Kenyan security forces pushed into the mall on Sunday anticipating to end the siege started by around fifteen armed militants. The militants […]

Hassan Rouhani Vows To Never Construct Nuclear Weapons

Hassan Rouhani Vows To Never Construct Nuclear Weapons

Hassan Rouhani Iran’s recently elected president said that neither him nor his cabinet is seeking out war while criticizing Israel for destabilizing the entire Middle East region. He also accused them of trying to manipulate the world’s perception on Iran’s nuclear intentions. Rouhani, who is considered by most Western analysts to be a moderate politician […]

UN Report Point To Use Of Chemical Weapons In Syria

UN Report Point To Use Of Chemical Weapons In Syria

Inspectors from the United Nations found evidence of the use of chemical weapons in Syria during an attack last month. The attack resulted to the deaths of hundreds of people. The medical, chemical and environmental samples indicate that rockets with sarin were used on August 21 in the Ghouta area in Damascus, according to a […]

Islamic Figure Sentenced To Death In Bangladesh

Islamic Figure Sentenced To Death In Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Supreme Court has shocked the world media and a good part of Bangladesh’s population by sentencing Abdul Quader Mollah to death. Quader Mollah, better known as the leader of the Jemaat-e-Islami party was one of the main leaders and key figures of the 1971 independence war carried out by Bangladesh against Pakistan. He […]

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