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Merkel says Syria humanitarian situation 'intolerable'
BERLIN, Germany – German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday, February 17, described the humanitarian situation in Syria as "intolerable" and reiterated her call for a no-fly zone to protect...
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25 killed in Monday's bombing of Syria hospital: MSF
BEIRUT, Lebanon – At least 25 people were killed in the bombing of a hospital supported by Doctors Without Borders in northwestern Syria this week, the aid group said on Wednesday, February 17.Revising...
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Up to 73,000 civilians flee fighting in Sudan's Darfur – UN
KHARTOUM, Sudan – As many as 73,000 civilians have fled the Jebel Marra area in the heart of Sudan's Darfur region since clashes erupted between rebels and troops on January 15, the United Nations said...
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When Poe goes into foe's territory
Senator Grace Poe and running mate Chiz Escudero go to Roxas City in Capiz, hometown of rival Mar Roxas, to woo voters to vote for her.Camille Elemia reports. – Rappler.com
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Colombia police chief resigns amid gay sex scandal
BOGOTA, Colombia – Colombia's national police chief resigned on Wednesday, February 17, caught up in a male prostitution scandal that has also seen the country's deputy interior minister quit his...
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Kerry slams Beijing's increased 'militarization' in South China Sea
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday, February 17, slammed China for its increased "militarization" in the strategically important South China Sea, after Taiwan said...
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5 dead in Ankara car bomb blast targeting military – governor
ANKARA, Turkey (UPDATED) – At least 5 people were killed and 10 wounded in a car bomb targeting the Turkish military in the capital Ankara on Wednesday, February 17, the city's governor said. The...
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Comelec omits Miriam Santiago's party from some ballots
MANILA, Philippines – The camp of presidential candidate Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago sought an explanation from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) why her political party was omitted from the...
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Dozens of Syria health facilities hit last year – MSF
BEIRUT, Lebanon – More than 60 health facilities in Syria supported by the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) charity were hit in attacks last year, with a dozen completely destroyed, the group said...
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Russia detains 14 over forged documents for ISIS fighters
MOSCOW, Russia – Russian security services on Thursday, February 18, said they have detained 14 people suspected of forging documents for people wanting to fight with the Islamic State (ISIS) group in...
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5 killed as gunmen attack UN base in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan (UPDATED) – Gunmen in South Sudan opened fire on civilians sheltering inside a United Nations base, killing at least 5 people, the UN said Thursday, February 18, the latest in a...
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PH gov't: Declare Marcos, Romualdez estates in default in P5-B case
MANILA, Philippines – Lawyers from the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) and the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) are asking the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan to declare the...
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El Niño begins decline after 'powerful' impact – UN
GENEVA, Switzerland – The 2015-2016 El Niño weather phenomenon, one of the most powerful on record, has begun its decline but continues to have a strong influence on global climate patterns, the UN's...
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VLOG: Bongbong Marcos opens new campaign headquarters
Senator and vice presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos unveils his campaign headquarters in Mandaluyong City on Thursday, February 18.The ribbon cutting was attended by his family and...
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Duterte-Cayetano listen to UP street vendors
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano holds an informal huddle with street vendors of the University of the Philippines in Diliman on Thursday, February 18.The tandem...
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Cebu City mayor seeks dismissal of 7 cops accused of bribery
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Seven police offers from the Cebu City Police Office's (CCPO) City Intelligence Branch (CIB), were disarmed and relieved of their posts after being accused of freeing drug...
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Philippine Muslim rebel tells followers to keep ceasefire
MANILA, Philippines – The head of the Philippines' main Muslim rebel group on Thursday urged his followers to maintain a ceasefire with the government despite failure to pass a bill implementing a...
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Central Visayas gets P1.83B for BUB projects
MANILA, Philippines – Are you from Central Visayas?In a statement released by the Department of Budget and Management Thursday, February 18, Central Visayas will be enjoying P1.83 billion (US$38.49...
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Yemen loyalists seize town overlooking rebel-besieged Taez
ADEN, Yemen – Yemeni pro-government forces on Thursday, February 18, seized a town overlooking the besieged city of Taez after weeks of deadly fighting with Iran-backed rebels in the area, military...
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Radioactive material missing in south Iraq – officials
BASRA, Iraq – Iraqi authorities are searching for radioactive material that went missing in southern Iraq more than 3 months ago, officials said on Thursday.American oil and gas services firm...
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