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Humanitarian air drops: A complex, risky task
PARIS, France – The United Nations will on Sunday, June 5, ask the Syrian government to allow airdrops of humanitarian aid – an operation that military experts say is complex, risky, and not always...
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One man's dream ends century-old political dynasty in Bantayan, Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – When he was young, Bantayan town's mayor-elect Arthur "Art" Despi dreamt of becoming "the village hero armed with a magical ring, helping the needy." He was still in grade school...
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Female journalist gunned down in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A female journalist was shot dead Sunday, June 5, in the Somali capital Mogadishu, adding to the lengthening death toll among media in the violence-torn East African country, her...
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'Ground-breaking' accord on illegal fishing enters force
ROME, Italy – A "ground-breaking" international treaty to combat fishing pirates took effect Sunday, June 5, becoming legally binding in 29 countries that so far have adhered to it, the UN's food...
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US-backed Syrian fighters close in on ISIS bastion
HALULA, Syria – US-backed fighters advanced Sunday, June 5, to within 5 kilometers (3 miles) of the Islamic State group's stronghold of Manbij in northern Syria, threatening a crucial supply link for...
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Have 'at least 3 kids', Erdogan tells Turkish women
ISTANBUL, Turkey – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday, June 5, urged Turkish women to have at least 3 children, saying a woman's life was "incomplete" if she failed to have offspring.Erdogan's...
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More migrant bodies wash up on Libyan beaches
ZUWARAH, Libya – The bodies of 132 migrants trying to reach Europe have been found on western Libyan beaches over the past 4 days, the Red Crescent and a local official said Sunday, June 5.All except 3...
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Duterte: Sorry, no interviews 'until end of my term'
DAVAO, Philippines – He’s known for being fickle even when making “final” announcements, but it seems President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is serious when he said he would stop giving press conferences and...
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US may approve private venture moon mission – report
WASHINGTON DC, USA – The US government, in a first, is preparing to approve a private commercial space mission beyond the Earth's orbit, the Wall Street Journal has reported.The expected decision would...
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PH urged to build 'int'l consensus' amid China defiance
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines should build "international consensus" to pressure China to abide by a possible ruling in favor of Manila in a historic case over the West Philippine Sea (South...
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Army presses advance on jihadists at Syria's biggest dam
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Government troops and militia advanced on Syria's largest dam with Russian air support on Monday, June 6, threatening to cut off the jihadists' bastion Raqa from the Turkish border, a...
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SM malls, Bayad Centers to accept payments for MMDA fines
MANILA, Philippines – Motorists who are cited for traffic violations in Metro Manila will be able to pay fines through the SM Bills Payment and Meralco's Bayad Center starting June 20.The Metropolitan...
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Enrile's Senate farewell: 'Old politicians don't die, they just fade away'
MANILA, Philippines – On the last session day for the 16th Congress on Monday, June 6, Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile bade farewell to the chamber, where he served for a total of 24...
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PNP: Drugs not sold at Close Up event
MANILA, Philippines – Despite reports and claims made by some of the partygoers, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday, June 6, insisted there was no drug dealing during the Close Up Forever...
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Soldiers get replica of 1734 map debunking China's claims
MANILA, Philippine – Soldiers in the northern part of the Philippines received on Monday, June 6, a framed replica of a 280-year-old map often used to debunk China's claims over the West Philippine Sea...
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Drilon to next Senate: Protect reforms from 'force, personalities'
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Monday, June 6, posed a challenge to the members of the next Senate, as the chamber adjourned sine die.Drilon, in his closing speech during the...
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Northern Samar's Abayon escorted out of Congress
MANILA, Philippines – Harlin Abayon failed to reclaim his position as congressman of Northern Samar despite the recent decision of the Supreme Court that he is the duly-elected representative in...
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UN experts slam Duterte over media killings
MANILA, Philippines – Calling his words "irresponsible in the extreme," two independent experts at the United Nations (UN) slammed Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, June 6, for his...
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Cloth with Pope John Paul II's blood stolen in Germany
BERLIN, Germany – A cloth with a drop of Pope John Paul II's blood was stolen from Cologne Cathedral in western Germany over the weekend, police said."Its material value is small but the spiritual loss...
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Father says son forgives him after Japan forest ordeal
TOKYO, Japan – The father of a 7-year-old Japanese boy found alive nearly a week after his parents left him in a dense forest as punishment said his son has forgiven him, as details emerged of the...
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