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Sanders wins Maine Democratic caucuses
WASHINGTON DC, USA – Bernie Sanders scored a decisive victory over rival Hillary Clinton in the Democratic race for president Sunday, March 6, easily beating her in the party caucuses in the...
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Ateneo presidents slam Bongbong Marcos ‘revision of history’
MANILA, Philippines – Leaders of the Philippines’ 5 Ateneo universities, run by the biggest religious order in the Catholic Church, joined the call against the “revision of history” by Ferdinand...
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INC: Menorca a 'fugitive,' robbed Iglesia of chance to expose lies
MANILA, Philippines – The Iglesia ni Cristo on Monday, March 7, said that expelled church worker Lowell Menorca II is not missing, but has left the country to escape the cases filed against him in...
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Once extinct, world's last wild horse returns to Russian steppes
MOSCOW, Russia – If the world's only surviving wild horses had a say in the matter, they might opt for a cozy stable and fresh daily oats, scientists studying them joke.But the path out of oblivion for...
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Ernesto Mercado: I was in a hotel-casino for a meeting, not to gamble
MANILA, Philippines – Former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado dismissed the claims of Senator Nancy Binay that he was seen gambling in a casino in Pampanga over the weekend. "Nagpunta ako, pero...
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Blast kills 13 as Pakistani Taliban avenge executed Islamist
PESHAWAR, Pakistan – A suicide bomber killed 13 people and injured 23 in northwest Pakistan Monday, March 7, in an attack which the Taliban said was revenge for the hanging of an Islamist assassin last...
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Australian behind Singapore 'xenophobia' site to plead guilty to sedition
SINGAPORE – An Australian woman accused of fanning hatred of foreigners in Singapore on her website said Monday, March 7, she would plead guilty to sedition, an offense punishable by jail.Ai Takagi,...
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Russia calls N.Korea strike threats 'totally unacceptable'
MOSCOW, Russia – The Russian foreign ministry on Monday, March 7 condemned as "totally unacceptable" North Korea's threats to launch pre-emptive nuclear strikes against South Korea and the United...
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We will not bribe voters - Baguio mayoral bets
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – "I will not offer or give bribes or gifts to corrupt the integrity of our democratic process."This was the pledge made by Baguio City mayoral candidates in front of civil...
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Chiz still top choice for VP, Cayetano drops
MANILA, Philippines – It’s bad news for vice-presidential candidate Alan Peter Cayetano, according to the latest Manila Standard survey released on Tuesday, March 8. The poll, conducted by Laylo...
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EU pushes for 'breakthrough' Turkey migrant deal next week
BRUSSELS, Belgium (UPDATED) – European Union leaders on Monday, March 7, hailed a "breakthrough" in talks with Turkey on a deal to curb the migrant crisis but delayed a decision until a summit next...
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Michael Bloomberg says will not run for White House
NEW YORK, USA – US billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced Monday, March 7, that he would not throw his hat into the volatile race for the White House, fearing that his candidacy could lead to the...
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MH370 disappearance still a mystery 2 years on – investigators
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (3rd UPDATE) – Investigators probing what happened to flight MH370 said Tuesday, March 8, the cause of the plane's disappearance remained a mystery as its second anniversary...
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In 'Roxas presidency,' senior citizens get maintenance meds free
DAVAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – (UPDATED) Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Manuel Roxas II said he would make maintenance medicines free for all senior citizens. "Gagawin nating part ng PhilHealth,"...
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'More than 150' Shebab fighters killed in US strike in Somalia
WASHINGTON DC, USA – A US air strike on a Shebab training camp in Somalia over the weekend killed more than 150 fighters who were planning a large-scale attack, the Pentagon said Monday, March...
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Brazil's Rousseff fights for her political survival
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is fighting for her political life in Congress, the courts and streets this week, but her path to survival has got ever narrower, analysts...
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Duterte plans to discuss EDCA, China with US embassy
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential bet Rodrigo Duterte plans to meet with the United States embassy within the month of March to discuss his stand on key issues, he told media on Monday, March 7....
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South Korea says North hacked official phones, unveils sanctions
SEOUL, South Korea (UPDATED) – South Korea on Tuesday, March 8, accused North Korea of hacking the smartphones of government officials, and unveiled new sanctions on Pyongyang over its recent nuclear...
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Korina using agri agency? Annoyed Roxas defends wife
DAVAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – "Ano ang sinasabi mo... deretsuhin mo ako, misis ko ito. Sinasabi mo ba na ginagamit ng misis ko ['yung Department of Agriculture]? Una, pribado ang kanyang sasakyan....
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Analysts to Binay: Widen scope of message
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Jejomar Binay’s command votes among the poorest may remain intact, but if he wants to pull away from the other presidential bets, his message should resonate with...
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