United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday congratulated Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte on his landslide victory at the polls, hailing the country’s “vibrant democracy” — and emphasizing the importance of protecting human rights. In the call with…
MIAMI — A woman in the US state of Florida was rushed to a hospital Sunday after being bitten by a shark — with the whole animal still clutching on to her right arm, local media reported.…
Berlin – Try looking for a free Wi-Fi connection in the café down the street in Germany and, more likely than not, there isn’t one. Forget about looking for open connections in parks or at key monuments.…
THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended 2.6 percent higher after a volatile day as anti-establishment politician Rodrigo Duterte claimed victory as the new president of the Philippines. The 71-year-old stormed to victory with a landslide in…
Temerloh, Malaysia — Withering drought and sizzling temperatures from El Niño have caused food and water shortages and ravaged farming across Asia, and experts warn of a double-whammy of possible flooding from its sibling, La Niña. The…
A Japanese warship sailed into a Philippine port near disputed South China Sea waters on Tuesday in another sign of deepening security ties between the World War II foes to counter Beijing. Tensions in the South China…
Zabadani – The UN began evacuating hundreds of people from besieged Syrian towns in a rare sign of humanitarian progress, as the US Air Force for the first time deployed a B-52 bomber against the Islamic State…
Pedernales, Ecuador – Ecuador announced drastic economic measures, including a hike in some taxes and mandatory wage contributions, to deal with the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that killed more than 500 people and injured over 5,000.…
Riyadh – US President Barack Obama met Gulf leaders in Saudi Arabia yesterday to push for an intensified campaign against the Islamic State group, despite strains in ties with Washington. Making what is likely his final presidential…
London – Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday today with a family gathering and a cake baked by a reality television star, as a new poll finds Britain’s longest serving monarch is as popular as ever.…
Brussels, Belgium — Belgian firefighters said at least 21 people had died after “enormous” blasts hit Brussels airport and the city’s metro system yesterday. Pierre Meys, spokesman for the Brussels fire brigade, told AFP that 11 people…
A US jury ordered the news and entertainment website Gawker to pay wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan $115 million for posting online a secretly recorded video of him having sex. The six-member jury reached the decision in favor…
