First case of Zika reported in Belize
BELMOPAN, Belize (AFP) -- Belize has joined the growing number of Latin American nations grappling with the Zika virus, after…
8 years ago
Never again, say China media after Cultural Revolution anniversary
BEIJING , China (AFP) -- The mayhem of China's Cultural Revolution will never be repeated, state-run media said Tuesday, breaking…
8 years ago
Out of this world: ‘Moon and Mars veggies’ grow in Dutch greenhouse
by Sophie MIGNON WAGENINGEN , Netherlands (AFP) -- Establishing a human colony on the Moon and travelling to Mars has…
8 years ago
Lingap sa Mamamayan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Capitol, QC
COMMONWEALTH, Quezon City -- Kasalukuyang isinasagawa ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ang Lingap sa Mamamayan sa kahabaan ng Commonwealth, Quezon City. (Photo courtesy…
8 years ago
Catholic Pope rules out early resignation for French cardinal in paedophilia storm
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Catholic Pope Francis has ruled out seeking the fast-track resignation of a French cardinal accused of failing…
8 years ago
OAV: Coalition of Contra-Dayaan in Toronto, Canada
TORONTO, Canada -- Our Canada bureau was able to interview someone from Mississauga who formed a coalition called Coalition Contra-Dayaan.…
8 years ago
Disaster tourism: bitter lifeline for mud volcano survivors
by Nick Perry SIDOARJO , Indonesia (AFP) -- Harwati forces a smile as she guides visitors around a bubbling mud…
8 years ago
Teen arrested over alleged Sydney terror plot
SYDNEY , Australia (AFP) -- An 18-year-old man was arrested in Sydney on Tuesday over an alleged "imminent" terror plot,…
8 years ago
China threats, popular hopes pour pressure on Taiwan’s Tsai
by Amber WANG TAIPEI , Taiwan (AFP) -- When Tsai Ing-wen takes office as Taiwan's president Friday she steps onto…
8 years ago