Trump apologises for retweeting far-right British group
by James PHEBY Agence France-Press LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - US President Donald Trump made a rare apology on Friday over…
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South Korea’s long toll of disasters
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) - South Korea's rapid transformation from a war-torn, impoverished backwater to Asia's fourth-largest economy and a flourishing…
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Dominguez: Massive infra program, comprehensive tax reform to drive PHL inclusive growth
(Eagle News) – Department of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has said the administration's “massive infrastructure program" and comprehensive tax…
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Roque says Rappler case not an issue of press freedom; “It’s about avarice,” he says
(Eagle News) -- The Rappler case does not involve the issue of press freedom. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Friday…
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Tencent invests in ‘Mission: Impossible’ studio
BEIJING, China (AFP) - Chinese internet giant Tencent said on Friday it will take a stake in the US production company behind…
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Dozens dead in South Korea hospital blaze
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- A huge fire tore through a South Korean hospital on Friday killing at least 37…
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Snoop Dogg joins ‘Star Trek’ parody
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Gangsta rapper turned entertainment icon Snoop Dogg has joined the cast of long-gestating "Star…
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Senate panel summons Faeldon to BoC “tara” hearing anew; lawyer says he “doubt(s)” his client will attend
(Eagle News) -- The Senate blue ribbon committee has once again summoned former Customs Chief Nicanor Faeldon to its hearing…
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Volcanos, earthquakes: Is the ‘Ring of Fire’ alight?
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A volcanic eruption in the Philippines forces mass evacuations, while another in Japan kills one person.…
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Disney star arrested over armed robberies
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Former Disney actor Adam Hicks was behind bars on Thursday in connection with a…
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