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Health Canada swamped with medical marijuana business applications

OTTAWA — There’s no business like grow business. Health Canada is struggling to process a mountain of applications for licences to grow medical marijuana as the...

Montreal to host International Space University’s space studies program

MONTREAL — These summer classes are unlike any other: they’re out of this world. For nine weeks an international space-themed university will be offering a wide...

3 Catholic missionaries freed in Cameroon

ROME – Two Italian priests and a Canadian nun have been freed two months after they were abducted in northern Cameroon by armed groups, the Vatican...

Banned lead-tainted water colors sold in Manila and QC

MANILA — Back-to-school shoppers beware: “Artex Fine Water Colors,” which the government recently banned for containing excessive lead content, is still being offered for sale at...

PAGASA records hottest temperature this year in Tuguegarao on Sunday

MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded on Sunday the highest temperature in country so far for this year. In an...

Thai protesters come out again despite junta’s ban

BANGKOK — Thailand’s ruling junta deployed thousands of security forces on the streets of Bangkok on Sunday to thwart another round of small-scale protests denouncing last...

Lea Salonga, Charice other top Filipino singers to perform concert in US for Yolanda victims

MANILA — Lea Salonga, Charice and Apl De Ap will lead a star-studded concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington,DC on June 15 to raise funds...

Salary-increase of teachers will have to wait until next year’s budget, Palace says

MANILA — Public school teachers will have to wait until next year for their desired salary increase, a Malacanang official said on Sunday. Presidential Communications Operations...

Suspect in Jewish museum killings went to Syria

7 die in Cambodia after looking for money in well

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Seven people died from a lack of oxygen after climbing down a well in Cambodia to retrieve about 75 cents, police and...