Tokyo stocks open lower after BoJ underwhelms
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened sharply lower Monday as the yen soared on weak US growth data and…
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“Disaster preparedness is our responsibility as citizens” – DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo
QUEZON CITY, AUG. 1 - Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the department…
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Taliban truck bomb rocks hotel for foreigners in Kabul
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- A massive Taliban truck bomb struck a hotel for foreigners on the outskirts of Kabul early…
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Statement of Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza re unilateral ceasefire
"MANILA, Philippines (PIA) AUG. 1 -- Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus G. Dureza issued a statement regarding the…
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Balloon in deadly Texas crash likely touched power line
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A hot air balloon that went down in a fiery crash in a Texas pasture,…
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Tensions as tens of thousands rally for Erdogan in Germany
by Richard HEISTER with Stuart WILLIAMS in Istanbul COLOGNE, Germany (AFP) -- Tens of thousands of supporters of Turkish President…
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Clinton says Trump’s praise of Russia raises ‘national security issues’
by Brian KNOWLTON WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Hillary Clinton on Sunday sharply criticized Donald Trump over his "absolute allegiance"…
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Government ready to extend assistance as tropical storm “Carina” threatens the country
MANILA, Philippines AUG. 1 - Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the government is ready to extend assistance to would-be…
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Buwan ng Wika 2016: “Filipino: Wika ng Karunungan”
Ito ang wikang nauunawaan ng karamihan. Dahil dito nakakapag-palitan ng opinyon, kaalaman at saloobin. ang mga Pilipino mula Luzon, Visayas…
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Philippines’ Duterte withdraws communist ceasefire
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday withdrew a unilateral ceasefire with communist rebels after his…
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