RugbyU: Barrett leads New Zealand dominance of awards
by Pirate IRWIN London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Fly-half Beauden Barrett led a hat-trick of titles for world champions New Zealand…
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Japan says economy grows 0.5% in July-September
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's economy grew more than expected in the third quarter as exports offset slack consumer spending, official data…
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Boracay tourism receipts seen to surpass last year’s record
KALIBO, Aklan, Nov. 14 (PIA) -- Boracay, the small island in Panay, which was awarded the No. 1 World's Best Island of…
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Obama on farewell tour to Europe fearful of ‘Trump effect’
by Jerome CARTILLIER WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Barack Obama will travel Monday to Greece and Germany in a final…
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NBA: Knicks’ Jennings fined $15,000 after ejection
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Sunday…
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Trump seeks to calm protests — and reassure own camp
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Donald Trump sought in his first televised interview as president-elect to reassure Americans fearful of…
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CO2 emissions level off, still too high to save climate: report
by Mariëtte Le Roux MARRAKESH, Morocco (AFP) --Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels have been nearly flat for three years…
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Pro-Russian candidate set to win Moldova presidency
by Anatol Golea CHISINAU, Moldova (AFP) -- Pro-Russian candidate Igor Dodon was on the brink late Sunday of being declared…
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Two dead after NZ quake, residents flee tsunami
by Chris FOLEY CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AFP) -- Rescuers in New Zealand were scrambling Monday to reach the epicentre of…
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Malacanang clarifies suspension of writ of habeas corpus just an idea
MALACANANG clarified on Sunday that the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is just an…
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