It’s “time to turn the page” from recession and war… That was U.S. President Barack Obama’s message during Tuesday’s State of the Union speech. U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: “Tonight, after a breakthrough year for America, our economy is growing and creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999.” Obama touted his “middle-class economic” policies for trimming the jobless rate to 5.6 percent…. U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: “This is good news people (laughter)” …and urged the […]
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Obama calls on Congress to authorize force against ISIS
In his second-to-the-last State of The Union Address, President Barack Obama called on the Congress for authorization of the use of force against ISIS.
Friends in costume help residents of burning house
In Scotland, two friends dressed as “Robin” and “Joker” saved a family from their burning home.
Rebels take over presidential palace in Yemen
The Shi’ite rebels in Yemen won against the Presidential Guards and succeeded in taking over the country’s presidential palace but Yemen’s president is not in the said building.
EU scheme commits $350 mln for research on ebola vaccines
The Europe Union and drugmakers pledged to invest 280 million euros ($350 million) in Ebola research. Malou Francisco reports from The Netherlands.
HIGH WINDS, RAIN, FLOODS AND SNOW IN HAWAII – Des Acenas reports
A storm hits Hawaii with rain, winds, floods and snow. Des Acenas reports from Hawaii
INC locale in California gives back to the community – Don Orozco reports
A Philippine Church in California celebrates its 38th anniversary by giving back to the community – Don Orozco reports from San Jose, California.
Catalans back independence vote
More than two million Catalans defied a Spanish court and voted overwhelmingly in favor of independence — cutting ties with Spain. Angela Garcia reports from Spain.
Europe’s migration crisis – Angela Benjamin reports from Rome, Italy
Europe and Africa have agreed to adopt a plan to deal with the issue of migration. Angela Benjamin reports from Rome, Italy
Cat saves infant’s life
In Russia, a cat named Masha became an instant celebrity after rescuing an abandoned infant.
No terror attacks connected to AirAsia flight
In Indonesia, investigators stand by their findings that there are no terrorist attacks connected to the ill-fated AirAsia flight.
EU to launch anti-terror projects
In Brussels, the European Union decided to conduct anti-terror projects in cooperation with some Muslim nations. This in the wake of terrorist attack in Paris and a foiled terrorist cell in Belgium.