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Duterte to push for land reform, free irrigation for farmers
MANILA, Philippines – Under the Aquino administration, farmers have endured a “total failure of land reform,” presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday, February 3. Addressing over 100...
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Russian opposition demands probe into Chechen leader over 'sniper' video
MOSCOW, Russia – A Russian opposition party on Wednesday, February 3, demanded a formal investigation into Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov after he posted a video of its leader in the cross hairs of a...
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Suu Kyi urges patience over Myanmar presidency decision
NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar – Aung San Suu Kyi tried Wednesday, February 3, to calm nerves over Myanmar's tense political transition, with her choice of proxy presidential candidate shrouded in mystery days...
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Pope Francis under fire over China 'Realpolitik'
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis came under fire Wednesday, February 3, after lavishing praise on China in a move widely seen as oiling the wheels of Vatican moves to improve relations with Beijing.Close...
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Obama makes first trip to US mosque
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Seven years into his presidency, Barack Obama will make his first trip to an American mosque on Wednesday, February 3, offering a high-profile rebuttal of harsh Republican...
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Sex and Zika: Risk of virus spread?
PARIS, France – A case of sexual transmission on US soil of the tropical, mosquito-borne Zika virus, has stirred unease among ordinary people and experts alike.The lone case, reported Tuesday, February...
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Trump accuses Cruz of fraud in Iowa, demands re-vote
NEW YORK, USA – Donald Trump on Wednesday, February 3, accused rival Ted Cruz in the Republican race for the White House of stealing victory in the Iowa caucuses, demanding a re-vote or his win...
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Carnival opens in Rio, defying growing Zika fears
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Rio's Carnival – a five day festival of dancing, bared flesh and wild costumes – goes underway in the face of warnings that the Zika virus might make even kissing...
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Palace to voters: Scrutinize 2016 bets during campaign season
MANILA, Philippines – Two days before the campaign season for the 2016 polls kicks off, Malacañang appealed to voters to closely monitor debates and media appearances of candidates and scrutinize their...
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Next administration must push BBL – Deles
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – The next administration must honor the Comprehensive Agreement of the Bangsamoro (CAB) with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Secretary Teresita "Ging" Deles...
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Saudi, Turkey may send troops to support Syria rebels – experts
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – With rebel forces facing the prospect of a crushing defeat by Syria's Russian-backed regime, their allies Saudi Arabia and Turkey may send in limited numbers of ground troops,...
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Cheating in elections is next hurdle for Duterte candidacy – supporters
PAMPANGA, Philippines – With the junking of disqualification cases against Rodrigo Duterte’s candidacy, his supporters believe only one obstacle is in their champion's path to Malacañang: cheating.With...
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UN rights chief in Sri Lanka for talks over war crimes
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The United Nations' human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein began his first visit to Sri Lanka Saturday, February 6, to gauge the island's progress in investigating allegations...
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3 BIFF killed in Maguindanao clashes over bridge project
MAGUINDANAO, Philippines – At least 3 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were killed and an army captain injured during an overnight exchange of mortar and rifle grenades between...
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Turkmenistan's leader sacks key aide amid graft charges
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan – Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has sacked his administration chief, complaining of corruption and mismanagement, state television said Saturday, February...
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101 die in Nigeria from Lassa fever outbreak
LAGOS, Nigeria (UPDATED) – A growing Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has killed 101 people, as West Africa battles to contain a flare-up of the virus, according to data from the nation's health...
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North Korea says rocket launch as early as Sunday
TOKYO, Japan (UPDATED) – North Korea's widely-condemned launch of a long-range rocket could happen within a matter of hours, after Pyongyang shortened and brought forward the start of the launch window...
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EU says Turkey must keep border open to Syrian refugees
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – Top officials from the European Union on Saturday, February 6, reminded Turkey of its international obligations to keep its frontiers open to refugees as thousands fleeing a...
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Somali, AU troops retake key port from Shebab – army, witnesses
MOGADISHU, Somalia (UPDATED) – Somali government troops backed by African Union peacekeepers on Saturday, February 6, recaptured the key port of Merka from Shebab insurgents, just one day after the...
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Obama seeks to double US funds for clean energy research
WASHINGTON DC, USA – President Barack Obama on Saturday, February 6, proposed doubling US funding over the next 5 years for clean energy research and development, as part of his ongoing effort to...
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