A car bomb exploded in the Syrian city of Homs, killing 13 people.
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Government to help 3 Filipinos accused of sabotage and espionage in Qatar
The government guaranteed that they will help and give legal assistance to three overseas Filipino workers accused of espionage and economic sabotage in Qatar.
Trade ministers meet in Singapore for TPP talks
Ministers from 12 nations trying to create a trans-Pacific trade pact said they have regained momentum for resolving the thorny issues of tariffs and market access, though they were unable to reach a final agreement. Gladys Bustamante reports from Singapore
EU Elections 2014
European elections in the EU 28-member states are underway from May 22-25 The EU voters are to elect the 751 members of the new European Parliament who will be serving the next five years. They represent EU’s more than 500 million inhabitans. MALOU FRANCISCO REPORTS
U.N., various countries condemn coup in Thailand
The United States, Europe, Japan, Australia and the United Nations all condemned the military coup in Thailand. Reuters reported that U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon had said on Thursday (May 22) that he was “seriously concerned” by the military takeover in Thailand. In a statement, read by his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, Ban appealed “for a prompt return to constitutional, civilian, democratic rule and an all-inclusive dialogue that will pave the way for long-term peace and prosperity in Thailand.” Thailand’s […]
World-famous art gallery starts world tour in Hong Kong
World-famous art gallery, Art Basel, kicks off its annual world tour in Hong Kong.
US military commander in Asia-Pacific urges compromise in resolving tensions in the region
The United States military commander in the Pacific urges compromise in the worsening territorial rows in Asia. (Reuters) — A top U.S. military commander in the Asia-Pacific region said on Friday (May 23) that tensions in the region need to be resolved by adherence to the rule of law and a stable security environment. Admiral Samuel Locklear, the head of the U.S. military’s Pacific Command, made the comments during the World Economic Forum on East Asia in Manila. In a group discussion, on […]
Unmanned rocket launched from Canaveral
An unmanned rocket blasted off for space in Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, carrying a classified satellite for the United States National Reconnaissance Office.
Congolese warlord jailed for brutal machete attack
The international Criminal Court in The Hague sentenced Congolese militia leader with imprisonment for 12 years for “crimes against humanity” for 2003 Bogoro village attack (Reuters) — Congolese warlord Germain Katanga was given a 12 year sentence on Friday by the International Criminal Court for his part in an ethnically motivated attack more than a decade ago in which the victims were “carved” limb from limb. The attack took place when the ethnic Hema inhabitants […]
South Korea denounces North Korea’s denial of firing artillery in disputed border
South Korea denounces North Korea’s denial of firing artillery in a disputed maritime border, hitting near a naval patrol boat.
X-men fan re-creates mutant powers
An “X-men” fan posts videos on a popular video-sharing site, re-creating mutant powers of popular “X-Men” characters.
Russian military hold drills near Ukrainian border
Russian military units conducted drills on the ground and in the air near the Ukrainian border.
