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Samsung Considers Steps In Keep The Ruling Family Stay In Control Of The Company

Samsung has always been a family-operated company and its keep on bending things that way. Sweeping plans to reward investors of the South Korean tech giant says that it will consider the creation of a "holding company structure".

President Obama Authorizes Airstrikes, Sends Humanitarian Aid to Iraq

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The U.S. has already begun airstrikes against ISIS positions near the Kurdish capital of Erbil. As the crisis in Iraq continues to deteriorate, President Barack Obama has allowed for humanitarian aid drops for Iraq's beleaguered minorities as well as limited air strikes against advancing ISIS forces.

Gaza Strip News & Violence 2014: Israel Targets Homes of Hamas Leaders, Agrees to 6-Hour Cease-Fire

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Just a day after Egypt's cease-fire proposal between Israel and Hamas fell apart, Israel launched an intense attack on the Gaza strip, targeting the homes of high-ranking Hamas leaders.

Ukraine & Russia News 2014: 30 Ukrainian Troops Dead in Missile Attack; Kiev Prepares for Push Against Rebels

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Ukrainian troops prepare for an attack on the rebel stronghold of Donetsk. A rebel attack on Ukrainian troops has killed 30 and has caused an uproar within Kiev's government.

Russia, Ukraine News 2014: Russia Has 'Hours' to Disarm Separatists, John Kerry Says

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Secretary of State John Kerry made a statement in Paris saying that Russia only has hours to act in order to prevent separatists from crossing the Russian boarder into Ukraine.

Russia Begins Removing Troops From Ukrainian Border, US Defense Secretary Says

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Russian troops begin to move out of Ukrainian border, potentially easing tensions between the two countries.

Colombian Travel, Facts, & International Politics 2014: Runoff Elections Slated for June; Who Will Win?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Santos and Zuluaga will go to a runoff election on June 15, turning the second round into a referendum on the FARC peace talks.

Ukraine News, Protests, Riots & Revolution: With Elections Looming, Ukrainians Focus On Candidates; Will Russia Invade To Prevent Elections?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Ukraine prepares for elections in May and Russia looks on. Having lost the Crimea to Russia, Ukraine now looks forward to consolidate a nation splintered after overthrowing its government and surviving, partially, an invasion.