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Amid White House crisis, Pence tries to avoid political fray

WASHINGTON — Vice-President Mike Pence has tiptoed gingerly through the chaos engulfing the White House — offering loyalty to his …

Annual ‘Balikatan’ bolsters bond between PHL, US forces: AFP chief

MANILA—With the ever-changing security landscape brought about by terrorism and other threats, the annual “Balikatan” exercises offer both American and …

Macron’s first non Europe trip focuses on fighting extremism

BAMAKO, Mali — On his first official trip outside Europe, new French President Emmanuel Macron is highlighting his determination to …

Rejection of EU aid shows ‘significant shift in PHL’s foreign policy’

MANILA—Senators have mixed feelings on the decision of the Duterte administration to reject the PHP13 billion aid offered by the …

Japan’s Cabinet OKs bill to let Emperor Akihito abdicate

TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet has approved for legislative debate a bill to allow 83-year-old Emperor Akihito to abdicate. The legislation …

Duterte okays nationwide smoking ban

MANILA—President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) that bans smoking in all public places, including public conveyances, …

OSG says no anomaly on excess allowances in 2016

MANILA—The Office of Solicitor General on Thursday said that there was no anomaly in the allowances given to its lawyers …

Pimentel assures ‘uniquely Filipino’ federalism model

MANILA—The proposed federalism model that may be adopted by the government will be customized to be “uniquely Filipino,” Senate Pres. …

Confident McNeil fends off attacks in Nova Scotia leaders’ debate

HALIFAX — Liberal Premier Stephen McNeil fended off multiple attacks on his record Thursday as Nova Scotia’s major-party leaders clashed …

Calgary police say committee of groups will review unfounded sex assault cases

Calgary’s police department says it will give unfounded sexual assault cases to a committee for a second look. Police say …

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