Panelo: PHL reelection to UN Human Rights Council a “recognition that our gov’t respects human rights”

(Eagle News)--Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Saturday, Oct. 13, said the Philippines' reelection to the United Nations Human Rights Council was…

Catholic Church’s Pope Francis defrocks two Chilean bishops for sex abuse of minors

  Catholic Church's Pope Francis has defrocked two Chilean bishops for the alleged sexual abuse of minors, the Vatican said…

At least 30 killed in Nigeria pipeline fire

  WARRI, Nigeria (AFP) -- At least 30 people were killed when a petrol pipeline caught fire and exploded in…

US prosecutor pushes for legal change after clergy abuse report

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's top prosecutor has appealed to legislators to "do the right thing" and change state law…

Too fat to fight: Pentagon grapples with obesity epidemic

  by Thomas Watkins Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Forget about the high-tech military challenges from China…

Sison slams Duterte for HK visit; calls Red October plot a “fairytale”

(Eagle News)---The Communist Party of the Philippines lashed out at President Rodrigo Duterte for what he said was the chief…

Window ‘narrowing’ for global economy, IMF warns

By Sara HUSSEIN / Dan Martin Agence France Presse NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AFP) --- The window of opportunity for safeguarding…

PHL among nations elected to UN Human Rights Council sparking criticism from rights groups

  (Eagle News) -- The Philippines was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday, October 12, along…

Saudi rejects ‘baseless’ murder claims over missing journalist

  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia dismissed on Saturday accusations that Jamal Khashoggi was ordered murdered by a…

Updated: At least 22 dead in Indonesia floods and landslides

  Indonesia (AFP) -- At least 22 people have died and many are missing after heavy rain unleashed flash floods…

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