(Reuters) – A few brief encounters between Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin during an Asia-Pacific summit in China on Tuesday spoke volumes about the chilly state of relations between the United States and Russia. With the two men crossing paths twice this week, first in Beijing and later at a G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, there was little chance they could avoid interacting on the international stage – and with the eyes of the world press and fellow leaders upon them. Obama and […]
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VP Binay retracts debate with Senator Trillanes
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Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago filed a resolution asking for an independent investigation regarding the conversion of the agricultural land to commercial land of the alleged “Hacienda Binay”.
China welcomes international leaders for APEC Summit
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Ilocos Health execs prepare for ebola
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VP Binay celebrates 72nd birthday
Vice President Jejomar Binay celebrated his 72nd birthday at the Philippine Navy and Marines, where he participated in a workout followed by a boodle fight.