(Reuters) – The prime ministers of India and Pakistan have offered to help each other in efforts to alleviate flood havoc in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, lowering tension between the rival nations after weeks of army clashes and heated rhetoric. Kashmir is divided by one of the world’s deadliest and most heavily militarized borders. Both the Indian and Pakistani sides have been ravaged by floods that have killed at least 239 people as […]
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President Aquino says sorry for Friday’s massive traffic, says port decongestion is on track
MANILA, Philippines — Saying the traffic problem could hurt the economy, President Aquino apologized for the massive traffic jam that had stranded motorists and commuters travelling to Metro Manila from the northern provinces for several hours last Friday. The President said he would review the video footages of Friday’s traffic at the North Luzon Expressway President Aquino said he would also review video footages to determine what caused the heavy traffic at the North Luzon […]
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Palparan pre-trial postponed
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DFA budget hearing in Congress
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Bangsamoro Basic Law prioritized
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