Politics

China Confirms Plans for Building a Second Aircraft Carrier

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 31, 2015 01:28 PM EST

China has confirmed its plans for building a second aircraft carrier.

Turkey Authorities Arrest Two Suspected of Planning Attack on New Year’s Eve

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 30, 2015 03:08 PM EST

Two people suspected of being associated with the terrorist group, the Islamic State have been arrested on Wednesday.

North Korean Top Aid in charge of relations with South Korea Dies in Car Crash

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 30, 2015 01:52 PM EST

A top aid from North Korea, who was in charge of relations with South Korea, has died from a car crash.

Chicago Police Officer pleads not Guilty of Murdering Black Teen, Laquan McDonald

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 29, 2015 04:45 PM EST

Chicago police officer, Jason Van Dyke, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges regarding Laquan McDonald.

Activists ask LeBron James to Protest after Grand Jury Fails to Charge Officers in the Tamir Rice Shooting

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 29, 2015 03:34 PM EST

Social activists are asking LeBron James to boycott basketball until the Department of Justice does something about the Tamir Rice shooting.

Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton Most Admired: Gallup

By Peter R - Dec 29, 2015 02:18 PM EST

Obama has topped the list eight times while Clinton has made it to the top spot 14 times in a row.

Syrian Journalist who reported on ISIS has been Killed in Turkey

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 28, 2015 02:51 PM EST

Syrian journalist and filmmaker, Naji Jerf, who is known for exposing many of ISIS' atrocities, was killed in Turkey on Sunday.

Iraqi Forces Announce Takeover of Ramadi from ISIS

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 28, 2015 01:31 PM EST

Iraqi forces have reportedly seized control of Ramadi from ISIS.

Japan, South Korea reach $8 million deal over Korean Sex Slaves in WWII

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 28, 2015 12:15 PM EST

Decades after South Korean women were forced to work as "comfort women" in Japanese military-run brothels, Japan's prime minister has issued an official apology in a landmark deal on Monday.

Ted Cruz Gaining Momentum on GOP Opponent Donald Trump

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 24, 2015 03:13 PM EST

Ted Cruz is only four points behind Donald Trump, according to a Quinnipiac poll.

Iraq Strengthens Fight against ISIS, Sends more Troops to Ramadi

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 23, 2015 01:40 PM EST

Iraq sent Special Forces to attack the Islamic State in the city of Ramadi.

Ted Cruz Calls out Washington Post for Cartoon Depiction of his Daughters as Monkeys

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 23, 2015 12:40 PM EST

Ted Cruz has bashed Washington Post for publishing a political carton that depicted his two young daughters as monkeys.

Russia Killed Over 200 Civilians In Syrian Airstrikes: Amnesty

By Peter R - Dec 23, 2015 01:05 PM EST

The agency's report also accuses Russia of using cluster munitions that are indiscriminate.

Donald Trump Bashes Politifact after it gives him “Lie of the Year” Award

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 22, 2015 01:35 PM EST

Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner for the 2016 presidential election, is the winner of Politifact's the 2015 "Lie of the Year" award.

Witnesses Say Muslims Shielded Christians during Al-Shabaab Bus Attack in Kenya

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 22, 2015 11:45 AM EST

Muslims in Kenya risked their lives to save Christians when Al-Shabaab militants stormed a bus, threatening to single out and shoot all of the Christians.

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