Philippine officials say China reclaiming more land in disputed Spratly Islands

MANILA, Philippines—China has been reclaiming more land to bolster its military presence in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, where its increasing assertion of...

Info watchdog warns access system fragile as complaints to her office rise

OTTAWA—Complaints to the federal information watchdog about access to government records climbed 30 per cent last year. In her annual report, Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault says...

Obama says despite French concerns, improper for US president to intervene in BNP bank probe

BRUSSELS, Belgium—President Barack Obama says it’s not his place to intervene in a U.S. investigation into France’s largest bank that could result in a multibillion-dollar fine....

PHL maintains stance to resolve territorial row with China via peaceful means

Workers set to begin strike at BC’s Cascade Aerospace

ABBOTSFORD, BC — Barring a last-minute tentative agreement, the 440 workers at Cascade Aerospace in Abbotsford, B.C., are set to begin a strike today at 11...

CA suspends deliberation on DOJ chief’s appointment

MANILA – The Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on Justice and Judicial and Bar Council on Wednesday suspended the deliberation on the ad interim appointment of...

Ukraine President faces tough realities at home

KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president-elect will likely have little trouble wooing Western leaders, including President Barack Obama, when he travels to Poland and France this week...

Taliban video shows handover of US soldier

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Wednesday released a video showing the handover of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to U.S. forces in eastern Afghanistan, touting the swap...

Tropical Storm Boris heads toward Mexico’s coast

MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Boris formed off Mexico’s Pacific coast Tuesday and headed for an expected overnight landfall with heavy rains, leading authorities to evacuate...