Philippines
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
MANILA, Philippines (AP) β Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships βat…
Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 16 in Philippines
World
December 26, 2019
Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 16 in Philippines
A typhoon that swept across remote villages and popular tourist areas of the central Philippines on Christmas day claimed at…
Typhoon misery for Philippines on Christmas Day
World
December 25, 2019
Typhoon misery for Philippines on Christmas Day
Typhoon Phanfone pummeled the central Philippines on Christmas Day, bringing a wet, miserable and terrifying holiday season to millions in…
Masterminds of Philippines’ worst political massacre jailed
World
December 19, 2019
Masterminds of Philippines’ worst political massacre jailed
The masterminds of the Philippines’ worst political massacre were found guilty Thursday of murder a decade after they led the…
Typhoon Kammuri pounds Philippines, closes Manila airport
World
December 3, 2019
Typhoon Kammuri pounds Philippines, closes Manila airport
Typhoon Kammuri on Tuesday lashed the Philippines with fierce winds and heavy rain, as hundreds of thousands took refuge in…
Third deadly quake in weeks hits south Philippines
World
October 31, 2019
Third deadly quake in weeks hits south Philippines
A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing at least five people and sparking searches of seriously damaged…
Ballet Philippines battles Disney, typhoons and poverty to endure
World
October 18, 2019
Ballet Philippines battles Disney, typhoons and poverty to endure
From fierce typhoons and tight budgets to losing its dancers to cruise ships and theme parks, Ballet Philippines has weathered…
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families
Middle East
September 17, 2019
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families
The leader of the “Islamic State” group released an alleged audio recording on Monday calling on followers to free jihadis…
7,800 police in Philippines punished for deadly drug raids
World
July 18, 2019
7,800 police in Philippines punished for deadly drug raids
MANILA, Philippines (AP) β Thousands of Philippine police officers have received administrative punishments with more than 2,000 dismissed for wrongdoings…
Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte
World
May 13, 2019
Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte
Filipinos headed to the polls on Monday in a vote that is expected to strengthen President Rodrigo Duterte’s grip on…