Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on...

China asks for suspension of Canadian meat, citing forged certificates

OTTAWA — The Chinese Embassy said Tuesday it has asked Canada to suspend all meat exports, a surprise move that comes amid the diplomatic dispute over...

Marinduque Rep. Velasco chosen as PDP-Laban’s bet for House Speaker

Ford orders review of government appointments after Dean French ties revealed

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered a review Tuesday of all pending government appointments after at least three were revealed to have personal ties to...

$60 million from federal carbon tax to go to green projects in schools

OTTAWA — A portion of the proceeds of the federal carbon tax will go to fund green projects at schools in four provinces, but the fate...

Orangutans, polar bears make a splash as Europe swelters

BERLIN — Orangutans at a Vienna zoo got buckets of water, lemurs in Rome enjoyed fruit icicles and a polar bear took to a pool in...

Lawsuit claims Utah hotel exploited immigrants

SALT LAKE CITY — A lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses the luxury Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City of luring workers from the Philippines to a program that...

Cambodia charges 7, including Chinese, in building collapse

Neophyte senators bare legislative plans for new Congress

MANILA — Four neophyte senators on Tuesday bared some priority bills that they would file for the upcoming 18th Congress. Senator-elect Christopher “Bong” Go said he will...

PRRD leads oath-taking of winning Hugpong Senate, local bets

MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday administered the mass oath-taking of newly-elected senators and local officials endorsed by the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) in the...