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Mexico opens landmark debate on marijuana laws
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Mexico opened on Tuesday, January 26, a national debate on prohibitionist marijuana laws, as the government appeared open to legalizing medical cannabis use.President Enrique Peña...
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Palawan mining interests holding environment bill hostage?
MANILA, Philippines – The fate of around 100 ecologically-rich forests, mountains, and seascapes lies in the hands of Palawan lawmakers and officials, environmentalists said on Wednesday, January 27....
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INC head Eduardo Manalo faces complaint over Tandang Sora lot
MANILA, Philippines – The leader of the 2.25-million strong Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) is facing a complaint filed by his own estranged sister Lottie Manalo-Hemedez.INC executive minister Eduardo Manalo...
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Zika virus found in Danish tourist returning from South America – hospital
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – A Danish tourist returning from Latin America has been diagnosed with the Zika virus, which has been blamed for a surge in birth defects in Brazil and other countries in the...
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IEC 2016: Vatican official warns vs 'electronic sweatshops'
MANILA, Philippines – A Vatican official warned Catholics on Wednesday, January 27, about “electronic sweatshops” in a “24/7 Internet culture” that gives little importance to leisure. Cardinal Peter...
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Napeñas ‘detached from reality’ in Oplan Exodus
MANILA, Philippines – The gloves are off. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, January 27, hit back and lashed out again against Special Action Force (SAF) chief Getulio Napeñas,...
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North Korea a 'threat to the world' – Kerry
BEIJING, China – Nuclear-armed North Korea poses an "overt threat, a declared threat to the world," US Secretary of State John Kerry said in Beijing Wednesday, January 27, after talks with his Chinese...
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Long-distance relationship: Astronomers spot widest-known solar system
PARIS, France – Astronomers have found the widest-known solar system, with a huge planet so far from its star that it takes nearly a million years to complete an orbit, according to a new study.Long...
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Replace pipes that 'poisoned' Flint water, lawsuit demands
CHICAGO, USA – The downtrodden US city of Flint was poisoned in a misguided drive by penny-pinching officials to save money, a lawsuit filed Wednesday, January 27, claimed, demanding the corroded lead...
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French ecology minister pushes carbon pricing at UN
UNITED NATIONS – French Ecology Minister Segolene Royal on Wednesday, January 27, made the case for higher carbon pricing to promote green technology at a UN gathering of investors."We need a carbon...
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Money talk: Roxas spent the most in past campaign
This is the concluding part of our 2-part series on campaign spending in 2010 and 2013READ: How did Binay fund his 2010 campaign?MANILA, Philippines – Money talks. It could also hold many secrets. Some...
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Images suggest North Korea may be preparing missile launch – report
TOKYO, Japan – Satellite imagery analysis suggests North Korea may be preparing a long-range ballistic missile launch, Japan's Kyodo News reported Thursday, January 28, citing a Japanese government...
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Greece seeks answers to migration crisis after EU ultimatum
ATHENS, Greece – Under fire over its handling of the EU's migration surge, Greece cannot hope to manage the influx unless Brussels and neighboring Turkey keep their side of the bargain, experts say.The...
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Myanmar president hails 'triumph' of democratic transition
NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar – President Thein Sein hailed the "triumph" of Myanmar's transition of power Thursday, January 27, addressing a military-dominated parliament for the final time before a handover to...
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Tagle hits bishops, parents, politicians over 'throwaways'
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle criticized politicians, parents, and even his fellow bishops as he delivered a scathing litany against the “throwaway culture”...
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Amid disqualification, Poe says presidential bid 'worth it'
MANILA, Philippines – It was an emotional moment for presidential aspirant Senator Grace Poe, who could not hold back tears when asked if her presidential bid is "worth it" amid all issues thrown...
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DepEd: Required or not, teachers ready to render election duties
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomed Congress' approval of a bill that will allow public school teachers to opt out of election duty. But DepEd spokesperson and Assistant...
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Grace Poe: I'll let courts, doctors decide on Gloria Arroyo
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Grace Poe said on Thursday, January 28, that she would not meddle in the case of former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo if she is elected president.The presidential...
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Aquino's human rights record a 'failure' – watchdog
MANILA, Philippines – An international watchdog condemned the human rights record of President Benigno Aquino III, saying he has failed to make the reforms needed for a lasting legacy.In its World...
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Ex-cop urges Poe to subpoena recording on Mamasapano ‘cover-up’
MANILA, Philippines – He has a copy of an alleged recording that would show a “cover-up” in the Mamasapano incident, but he wants presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe to subpoena it as part of a...
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