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Senate panel cites Mayor Binay, 5 others in contempt

MANILA – The Senate blue ribbon mother committee on Monday cited Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr. and five other officials in contempt for their...

Number of Filipino commandos killed in rebel clash rises to 43; terror suspect possibly killed

MANILA, Philippines — At least 43 Philippine police commandos were killed in a fierce battle with Muslim guerrillas after launching an assault in which they may...

High-value terrorist ‘likely’ killed during encounter with police in Maguindanao, says Palace

MANILA — A high-value suspected terrorist linked to Jemaah Islamiyah was “likely” killed during Sunday’s law enforcement operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, a Palace official has said....

PM: Thai Airways won’t go bankrupt but faces rehabilitation

BANGKOK — Thailand’s beleaguered national airline will be saved from bankruptcy under a rehabilitation plan being worked out between the airline and government, premier Prayuth Chan-ocha...

Activists, Kurds: Islamic State group nearly out of Kobani

Greece’s Syriza to form gov’t after election victory

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s Syriza party gained the key backing needed to form a government Monday, creating a surprise alliance with a small right-wing party that...

Malaysia Air site hacked by group claiming support for IS

HONG KONG — The website of Malaysia Airlines was hacked Monday by a group that proclaimed support for the militant Islamic State group and also vowed...

Azarenka’s fun-filled Australian Open comes to an end

MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria Azarenka is packing her bags and leaving the Australian Open far earlier than years past, but the two-time former champion sure had...

Verizon reports 4Q loss on pension costs

NEW YORK — Verizon Communications Inc. on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $2.23 billion, hurt by pension and severance costs. Revenue rose 7 percent, beating...

Harper government braces for grilling on oil price plunge, sputtering economy

OTTAWA — Move over Mike Duffy and Julian Fantino. The stars of past parliamentary theatre will be supporting players on Monday as MPs return to the...