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Obama administration begins transfers of high-profile prisoners. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/ Getty Images)

US - Jan 10, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Obama Administration Begins Sending Guantanamo Detainees To Other Countries, Al Qaeda Suspects Transfer To Ghana

On Wednesday, the United States announced the transfer of two Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Ghana after nearly 14 years of incarceration.

Karl Lagerfeld (Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)

World - Jan 10, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

French Government Conducts Investigations On Designer Karl Lagerfeld For Alleged Tax Evasion Scandal

French authorities are currently investigating the popular luxurious brand designer, Karl Lagerfeld, because of a tax evasion scandal.

Hyundai Motors is set to launch eco-friendly car Ioniq. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Tech - Jan 10, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Hyundai Motor's Ioniq Is The New Eco-Friendly Rival To Toyota's Prius

Hyundai, a popular South Korean brand, has added a prestigious model to its car lineup named as the Ioniq.

Xiaomi's Red Note 3 (Photo from YouTube)

Tech - Jan 10, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Chinese Manufactured Product Cut From South Korean Website Interpark After Being Seen As Threat To Local Brands

The country’s second largest local carrier, KT, and the favorite internet shopping site, Interpark, collaborated to market the Xiaomis latest smartphone, the Redmi Note 3.

Experts say North Korea's hydrogen bomb test registered a lower explosion level than the test conducted in 2013. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Korea - Jan 10, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

North Korea’s Hydrogen Bomb Claim Met With Strong Disapproval From International Community

North Korea's claim of a succesful hydrogen bomb test is faced with skepticism and doubt from experts and analysts.

South Korean President Park Geun Hye is called to increase military defenses due to North's looming nuclear bomb threats. (Photo by South Korean Presidential Blue House/Getty Images)

Korea - Jan 09, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

North Korea's Hydrogen Bomb Test Sparks Calls For Increased Military Strategy, Defense In The South

United States and South Korea agreed to work together so that the United Nations Security Council could "swiftly adopt a stern resolution" that would subject North Korea to stiff sanctions because of its "latest reckless behavior."

U.S. Department of State report shows Japan was the highest arms importer in 2015 (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

World - Jan 09, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

U.S. Department of State Report Shows Japan Was The Highest Arms Importer Among 170 Surveyed Countries In 2015

Japan ranked as the top country in the world with the most significant spending on arms imports as well as one of the top countries with the highest military expenditures.

The new dietary guidelines urges Americans to reduce intake of sugar and trans and saturated fats. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Life - Jan 08, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Urge Americans To Reduce Sugar Intake

On January 7, the United States Department of Health and Human Services released a press release about the updated nutritional guidelines to improve the eating habits of every Americans, reduce obesity, and prevent chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart diseases, and diabetes.

Experts observe quick spread of Zika virus in Central American region. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Life - Jan 08, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Rare Zika Virus Threatens To Spread In The U.S., Could Cause Birth Defects In Patients

The new virus, referred to as the Zika virus, was suspected of spreading in more parts of the world after the sporadic outbreaks in some parts of Africa and the Southeast Asia.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon's support for South Korea-Japan

Korea - Jan 08, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon's Support For South Korea's Deal With Japan On 'Comfort Women' Causes Controversy

After the compromise agreement reached by South Korea and Japan on the controversial issue of wartime “comfort women,” UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's support for the pact triggered public criticism.

Vatican recognizes Palestine as a state and an equal partner. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

World - Jan 08, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Vatican Fully Recognizes The State of Palestine As The Comprehensive Agreement Enters Into Force

On January 2, the Holy See announced that the comprehensive agreement forged last year has come into full force.

Political leaders condemns the sexual attacks on women in Cologne during New Year's Eve.  (Photo by Sascha Schuermann/Getty Images)

World - Jan 08, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Cologne Adopts New Security Measures To Stop Sexual Attacks Against Women in Germany

Cologne Mayor Henriette Reker described the New Year's Eve sexual attack as “a new scale of organized crime” and said they will be adopting new steps to avoid similar incidents from arising.

Denmark imposes stricter border controls to regulate influx of migrants. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

World - Jan 06, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Sweden, Denmark Tightens Border Controls To Slow Down Influx Of Refugees

Sweden has introduced temporary border controls to slow down the number of migrant arriving in the country.

North Korea reportedly preparing to test thermonuclear weapon. (Photo by Cancan Chu/Getty Images)

Korea - Jan 06, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

North Korea Reportedly Starts Development Of Thermonuclear Weapons

According to a report released by South Korea's Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Defense Command, North Korea has already initiated the foundation for the development of thermonuclear weapons.

Some South Koreans do not approve of the agreement between South Korea and Japan on the comfort women issue. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Korea - Jan 06, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

South Koreans Divided Over Japan's Legal Liability On Wartime Sexual Slavery Issue

The controversial issue of the comfort women or the sexual enslavement of young girls and women by the Imperial Japanese Army into military brothels during the Second World War has received various reactions and commentaries from the general public in Korea.

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