Japan's Okinawa elects governor opposed to US baseResidents of Japan's Okinawa Sunday elected a governor who opposes plans to relocate a US military base within the island chain, a fresh setback in efforts to resolve a thorny issue in military relations.
Ebola death toll rises to 5,177: WHOThe World Health Organization said Friday that 5,177 people had so far died of Ebola across eight countries, out of a total 14,413 cases of infection.
Oscar buzz swirls around MLK film 'Selma'"Selma," a powerful new film about civil rights icon Martin Luther King, triumphed at its premiere in Los Angeles this week.
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Merkel heads for pub in BrisbaneMost of the world's powerhouse leaders arriving in Brisbane for the G20 summit to relax at their luxury hotels, but not Angela Merkel who opted for the pub.
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Hungary PM dismisses US corruption claimsHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban dismissed corruption claims cited by Washington as the reason for US entry bans on six senior Hungarian officials.
Obama says US cannot carry 'world economy on our back'President Barack Obama said the United States cannot "carry the world economy on our back" and urged G20 leaders to work harder to create jobs by revving up growth.
Facebook to curb promotional posts on user timelinesFacebook said it is making moves to reduce the number of promotional posts that pop up in timelines, in response to users' demands for fewer advertisements.
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LA film festival puts focus on foreign Oscar raceHollywood's A-listers gathered in Los Angeles for a film festival that may not be well known but nonetheless shines an early spotlight on awards season.
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Zarina Diyas hopes to represent Kazakhstan at OlympicsZarina Diyas is now the most successful tennis player in Kazakhstan. Climbing to the 33rd position in the WTA ranking, she hopes to win a Grand Slam title and represent Kazakhstan at the Olympic Games.