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Mexican woman with Zika gives birth to healthy child
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – A woman with a confirmed case of the Zika virus in the southern state of Chiapas gave birth to a "clinically healthy" baby boy, Mexico's health ministry said.The woman, from the...
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Russia pledges more Syria raids, opposition sets truce terms
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Russia pledged Saturday to continue backing Syrian government forces against "terrorism", as a key opposition group said it would support a proposed truce only if regime supporters...
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Colombia reports 37,000 Zika cases, over 6,300 in pregnant women
BOGOTA, Colombia – Colombia has now registered more than 37,000 cases of people infected with Zika, including more than 6,300 pregnant women, the country's National Institute of Health reported...
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1st presidential debate kicks off in Cagayan de Oro
MANILA, Philippines – Watch. Comment. Vote. Share.Smart real-time coverage by Rappler of the first-ever presidential debate will combine snappy, relevant, updates, context and analysis, fact-checking,...
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Clinton wins in Nevada, Trump seeks South Carolina victory
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, USA – Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton defeated Bernie Sanders in Nevada's Democratic caucuses on Saturday, February 20, breathing life into her sluggish campaign, as...
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Fiji cleans up after 'strongest ever' cyclone
SUVA, Fiji – Fiji began a massive clean-up on Sunday, February 21, after the most powerful cyclone in its history battered the Pacific island nation, leaving a trail of destruction.The Category 5...
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Duterte's preps for 1st presidential debate: Focus on time limit
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte spent around 5 hours preparing for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) presidential debate the night before the event.The night of...
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LP’s Quimbo: Presidential debate 'not about being kind to each other'
MANILA, Philippines – Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Manuel "Mar" Roxas II was the last to talk during the first round of the presidential debate held Sunday, February 21, in Cagayan de Oro.For...
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PiliPinas 2016 Debate: Round 3 goes to Grace Poe
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Grace Poe won Round 3 of PiliPinas 2016: The Cagayan de Oro Presidential Debate on Sunday, February 21.Round 3 covered the following topics: Mindanao peace and...
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In CDO debate, Poe, Santiago reject EDCA and US intervention
MANILA, Philippines – Senators Grace Poe and Miriam Santiago reiterated their opposition to the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), a deal already upheld by the Supreme Court, arguing that...
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Duterte to Roxas: 'Daang Matuwid' failed Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines – Mindanaoan presidential bet Rodrigo Duterte criticized the "Daang Matuwid" Manuel Roxas II was offering as the solution to a laggard Mindanao during the 3rd round of the Cagayan...
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2016 bets on why they should be president
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential bets on Sunday, February 21, took the chance on national television to tell the public why they should be voted as the next president of the Philippines.Each of the 5...
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Roxas to Binay: Drugs rampant in 2 'faces' of Makati
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential candidate Manuel "Mar" Roxas II belied the claim of his rival, Vice President Jejomar Binay, that he was able to eliminate drug use in Makati when he was mayor.During...
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Duterte emphasizes nationality, deadline for fighting crime
MANILA, Philippines – Rodrigo Duterte appeared to take a swipe at Grace Poe during his closing statement at the Cagayan de Oro presidential debate on Sunday, February 21."I am here because I love my...
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Duterte to expand BBL; Poe evades question
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said he will continue ongoing talks for the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) but will expand the process by also moving to change the country's...
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No sparks: 'Not a debate, but speed dating'
MANILA, Philippines – Several professors, activists, and experts who closely followed the first PiliPinas 2016 presidential debate held in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday, February 21, believe the event...
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In Manila, Roxas supporters also cheer on Santiago during debate
MANILA, Philippines – Supporters of administration bet Manuel "Mar" Roxas II trooped to the Liberal Party headquarters in Cubao on Sunday, February 21, to watch the first presidential debate organized...
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Fresh riots, arson in deadly north India caste crisis
ROHTAK, India – Fresh rioting and arson erupted in a north Indian state Sunday, February 21, in caste protests that have left 10 people dead, and New Delhi faced a water crisis after mobs shut down a...
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ISIS blasts kill more than 140 as US, Russia press Syria truce
SAYYIDA ZEINAB, Syria (UPDATED) – A string of suicide bombings near a Shiite shrine outside Syria's capital and in Homs claimed by jihadists killed at least 142 people Sunday, February 21, as...
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German officials horrified by anti-migrant mobs in eastern state
BERLIN, Germany – Shocked German officials on Sunday, February 21, condemned two "disgusting" incidents involving anti-migrant mobs in the ex-communist east of the country, including a crowd cheering a...
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