Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte recently said his country would pursue an 'independent foreign policy'.
Official says there were several Chinese vessels in vicinity of USS Lassen, with one clearly 'shadowing it' as it passed near small reef China has been expanding.
It would be a challenge to China, which is rapidly manufacturing artificial islands in the disputed territorial waters
Ash Carter heard from commanders on issues ranging from land disputes in South China Sea to missile threat on Korean peninsula.
Aviation expert says in case of Malaysia Airlines flight 370, standards may not have been followed.
Two passengers sitting next to each other on missing Malaysia Airlines flight were traveling with stolen passports, a chilling reality that raises serious concerns about airline safety.
