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John Travolta channelled his inner Monet for new TIFF film ‘The Forger’

Robert Downey Jr.’s son pleads guilty in drug case

LOS ANGELES — The son of Robert Downey Jr. pleaded guilty on Friday to cocaine possession and was sentenced to a drug diversion program that could...

Sierra Leone requests funds for Ebola evacuation

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone has requested funds from the World Health Organization to evacuate a doctor sick with the deadly Ebola disease. The U.N....

Pres. Aquino will run government while traveling abroad

MANILA — President Benigno S. Aquino III will keep in touch with the members of his Cabinet although he will be traveling abroad this coming week....

TS ‘Luis’ gathers strength as it moves towards Cagayan, Isabela

MANILA — Tropical Storm “Luis” intensified while moving towards Cagayan-Isabela area, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday. In its 11...

China warns citizens to avoid Philippines after Chinese teenager kidnapped, embassy threatened

MANILA, Philippines — China has warned its citizens not to travel to the Philippines after a Chinese teenager who worked in a family-run store was kidnapped...

Malacanang to coordinate closely with Congress regarding Aquino’s emergency powers

MANILA– The Palace said it will coordinate closely with the members of Congress on the emergency powers wanted by the President to address the need of...

Drilon urges DOT to revive Roxas Boulevard

MANILA — For Senate President Franklin Drilon, it’s not more fun in the Philippines when a tourist would see vendors and people lying along Roxas Boulevard,...

Style goes digital as London Fashion Week opens

LONDON — What to wear to London Fashion Week? The hottest designer heels, the latest fall jacket – or perhaps a tech accessory like Google Glass....

New Brunswick NDP pledges protections for civil service if elected

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick NDP is promising specific protections for the province’s civil service if elected Sept. 22. Leader Dominic Cardy says the NDP would...