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Democrats in Washington hold last 2016 primary vote
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Democrats in the US capital Washington went to the polls on Tuesday, June 14 to cast ballots in the last remaining primary of the marathon 2016 presidential campaign, but the...
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France attacker had 'hit list' of VIPs, police, rappers – prosecutor
PARIS, France – The man who stabbed to death a police couple at their home near Paris had a "hit list" of VIPs, police and rappers, the Paris prosecutor said on Tuesday, June 14.Police also found 3...
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Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Vanuatu
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – A 6.2-magnitude eathquake hit some 92 kilometers north-northwest of Isangel, Vanuatu, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported Tuesday, June 14.The quake...
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ASEAN retracts South China Sea criticism – Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (3rd UPDATE) – Southeast Asian countries have reversed course on a statement that expressed deep concern over events in the South China Sea, where Beijing is embroiled in...
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Washington holds last 2016 primary as debate turns to terror fight
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Democrats in the US capital trooped to the polls on Tuesday, June 14, for the final primary of the marathon 2016 presidential campaign, but Washington's contest is a mere...
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Russian hackers breach US Democratic committee database – report
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Hackers aligned with Russia's government breached US Democratic National Committee computers and stole data including a trove of opposition research on Republican presidential...
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Obama to Orlando gay community: 'You are not alone'
ORLANDO, USA – US President Barack Obama on Tuesday voiced solidarity with the LGBT community after the shooting rampage at a Orlando gay nightclub, calling the gunman an "angry, disturbed, unstable...
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Aquino apologizes to Trudeau for death of Canadian hostages
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – President Benigno Aquino III has apologized to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the death of another Canadian hostage held by the Abu Sayyaf.Aquino said in a...
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Aquino: I considered declaring martial law in Sulu
MANILA, Philippines – Outgoing President Benigno Aquino III revealed on Wednesday, June 15, that he considered declaring martial law in Sulu within the past 3 weeks to fight the Abu Sayyaf."Yes, in...
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French president threatens ban on demos after Paris violence
PARIS, France (UPDATED) – French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday, June 15, threatened to ban demonstrations, the day after violent protests in Paris over labor reforms that the government...
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Indonesia cites error as ASEAN meeting ends in confusion
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesia said Wednesday, June 15, that a bold statement from Southeast Asian nations raising concern over Beijing's island-building in the South China Sea was issued in error, as...
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Challenges for next health chief: Immunization, TRO on implants
MANILA, Philippines – On Monday, June 13, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte already named his chosen health secretary: Paulyn Ubial, an assistant secretary of the Department of Health (DOH).It's a...
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Very hot drinks 'probably' cause cancer – UN body
PARIS, France (3rd UPDATE) – Drinking very hot coffee and other drinks "probably" causes cancer of the esophagus, a UN agency said Wednesday, June 15, but lifted suspicion from a cup of joe at "normal...
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Ex-Comelec chief Brillantes: Late filing of SOCE not illegal
MANILA, Philippines – Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr said on Wednesday, June 15, that the law does not prohibit late filing of campaign spending reports.This...
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France becomes first major nation to ratify UN climate deal
PARIS, France – President Francois Hollande on Wednesday, June 15, finalized ratification of the Paris climate accord reached in December 2015, making France the first industrialized country to do...
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Syrian activists accuse UN of 'capitulating' to regime on aid
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Dozens of activist groups opposed to Syria's regime accused the United Nations on Wednesday, June 15, of "capitulating" to Damascus on aid access to desperate civilians.The UN...
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'No question' toddler dead after gator attack at Disney resort – sheriff
ORLANDO, USA (UPDATED) – An American family's Disney vacation turned into a nightmare when an alligator snatched their two-year-old boy at the shore of a resort lake, with police saying Wednesday, June...
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Comelec office: No to LP's late SOCE filing
MANILA, Philippines – The Campaign Finance Office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, June 15, recommended the denial of the request of the Liberal Party (LP) to extend the deadline...
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US warns Russia, Assad to respect 'frayed' Syria truce
BEIRUT, Lebanon - US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Russia and the Syrian government on Wednesday, June 15, to respect a "frayed" ceasefire, as vicious fighting south of second city Aleppo left...
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Duterte meets with Cabinet appointees in Manila
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – President-elect Rodrigo Duterte convened his Cabinet appointees outside his hometown Davao City for the first time on Wednesday evening, June 15.Duterte arrived at the...
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