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Northeast monsoon, cold front to bring light rains, colder mornings — PAGASA

MANILA — Most parts of Luzon including Metro Manila will be cloudy with light rains and slightly cooler than normal because of the effects of the...

Amid media crackdown, Russia’s only independent TV channel broadcasts from a living room

MOSCOW—Among the five TV journalists interviewing Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, the odd one out was easy to spot. Mikhail Zygar’s questions were sharper than those...

8 Must-see Places for a Unique Christmas Experience

The Philippines is one of the world’s top countries known to celebrate the Christmas season with much fun and merriment. So for those who want to...

Craig Ferguson’s last ‘Late Late Show’ complete with music, Jay Leno and a Bob Newhart cameo

NEW YORK—Scottish-born comedian Craig Ferguson has enjoyed his last hoorah after a decade as host of “The Late Late Show” on CBS. And what did we...

Lawyers say Canada’s caregiver reforms may do more harm

Several immigration and human rights lawyers urge caregivers to be cautious in Canada’s new caregiver program, which was enacted last November 30. A positive change in...

5 Christmas Getaways in the Philippines

Cooking on deadline: Recipe for fried udon noodles with shrimp and spicy sauce

Let’s be honest about New Year’s Eve. Once you’ve reached a certain age, celebrating stops being about partying and starts being all about hunkering down with...

North Korea wants joint investigation with US over Sony hacking to prove it’s not involved

SEOUL, South Korea—North Korea on Saturday proposed a joint investigation with the U.S. into the hacking attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment, warning of “serious” consequences if...

Bubbly or Pinot Noir? What to pair with turkey, fruitcake or a gourmet food gift

TORONTO—The holiday countdown is on and Canadians are scrambling for last-minute gifts for their hosts and loved ones. Wine and food seem like a natural option...

Ethics watchdog starts preliminary probe into pair of Conservative MPs

OTTAWA—The House of Commons ethics watchdog is reviewing a potential conflict of interest case involving Conservative MPs Rob Clarke and Rod Bruinooge. Conflict of Interest and...