International

Iraq insurgent advance slows, U.S. sends carrier to Gulf

June 15, 2014

(Reuters) – An offensive by insurgents that threatens to dismember Iraq seemed to slow on Saturday after days of lightning advances as government forces regained some territory in counter-attacks, easing pressure on the Shi’ite-led government in Baghdad. As Iraqi officials spoke of wresting back the initiative against Sunni militants, neighboring Shi’ite Iran held out the prospect of working with its longtime U.S. arch-enemy to help restore security in Iraq. U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday he was reviewing military options, short […]

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Obama says he’s looking at all options in confronting Iraq insurgency

June 13, 2014

United States President Barack Obama said that his government is looking at all options, including military action to help Iraq fight Islamist militants.

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Beijing hits back at Tokyo

June 13, 2014

China denies Japanese accusations regarding the near miss incident between Chinese and Japanese military planes, with Beijing saying that it is the Japanese plane that flew abnormally close to a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft.

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San Jose, California Council officials led by mayor commends the Iglesia Ni Cristo on its 100 years

June 13, 2014

The San Jose Council officials led by Mayor Chuck Reed commends the Iglesia ni Cristo for their 100 years. Don Orozco reports from San Jose.

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Japan files diplomatic protest VS China

June 12, 2014

Japan protests against China after Beijing’s military jets approached a Japanese aircraft.

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Hong Kong Vs. China?

June 12, 2014

Pro-democracy Hong Kong nationals reacted strongly against an official paper from Beijing saying that the city is under the full oversight of Beijing and is not totally autonomous.

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DFA asks Filipinos in Libya to come back home

June 12, 2014

Once again, the Department of Foreign Affairs is asking Filipinos in Libya to voluntarily repatriate as the political situation in the country continues to worsen. The Philippine government will shoulder the expense of the repatriation.

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Sewol crew faces court; family of victims demand death penalty

June 11, 2014

15 crew members of MV Sewol that sank last April face trial on charges ranging from homicide to negligence.

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How to escape rip currents

June 11, 2014

What to do when you find yourself caught in a rip current. Ron Hamilton reports from Hawaii.

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Residents of Mosul, Iraq evacuate after militant attacks

June 11, 2014

More than 100,000 residents of the city of Mosul in Iraq evacuated when Islamist militants attacked, prompting the Iraqi prime minister to urge the parliament to declare a state of emergency. No Filipinos were reported affected by the evacuation.

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Storm in western Germany kills six, disrupts transport

June 11, 2014

(Reuters) — At least six people were killed in storms that swept Germany’s most populous state late on Monday, forcing Duesseldorf airport to shut down, with falling trees leaving some roads impassable. After a scorching hot three-day holiday weekend, thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain pounded the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, causing Germany’s third-largest airport in Duesseldorf to close for about an hour. Three people were reported to have died in the state capital […]

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Shout of ‘murderer’ goes up in packed court as South Korean ferry crew face trial

June 10, 2014

(Reuters) – Fifteen crew members of a South Korean ferry that sank in April killing more than 300 people, most of them children, went on trial on Tuesday on charges ranging from negligence to homicide, with the shout going up of “murderer” as the captain entered the court. Captain Lee Joon-seok, 68, and three senior crew members were charged with homicide, facing a maximum sentence of death. Two were charged with fleeing and abandoning ship […]

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