Ethics watchdog investigates PM’s trip to spiritual leader’s private island

OTTAWA—Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson has opened an investigation related to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s vacation on the Aga Khan’s private Caribbean island. The inquiry under the...

PAGASA: Cloudy skies, isolated light rains to prevail over PHL on Valentine’s Day

Iowa State University loses appeal in marijuana T shirt case

DES MOINES, Iowa—In a case that free speech advocates are calling a victory for college students everywhere regardless of their political views, a federal appeals court...

Quebec couple pick up $60 million cheque after winning big in lottery

QUEBEC—A Quebec couple who won $60 million in the lottery a few days ago say they are still in shock. Marie-Josee Picard and Carl Villeneuve picked...

Flynn apologizes to Pence over Russia controversy

WASHINGTON—The White House broke its silence on the future of national security adviser Michael Flynn Monday, with a top adviser asserting that President Donald Trump retains...

Senate adopts resolution on PHL-Japan social security agreement

MANILA—The Senate on Monday adopted a resolution concurring in the ratification of a social security agreement between the Philippines and Japan. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, chairman...

AFP open to localized peace talks with NPA groups

MANILA—While reflective of the dissent within the New People’s Army (NPA) ranks, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is open to pursuing localized peace talks...

NPA truce in quake-battered areas, ‘a very nice gesture’ – DND chief

MANILA—Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the New People’s Army’s (NPA) decision to declare a unilateral ceasefire in the quake-ravaged regions of Surigao...

EDSA-Guadalupe jeepney ban on; vendors, parked vehicles out

MANILA—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has conducted clearing operations of sidewalk vendors and illegally parked vehicles in Barangay Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City as the agency...

Nova Scotia legislature sits today to resolve ongoing teachers dispute

HALIFAX—The Nova Scotia legislature resumes sitting Monday night to force a resolution to the ongoing contract dispute with teachers, though the Opposition leader is calling for...