Holiday – it pays to know the difference!
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 8) - A holiday is a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.…
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Residents in Chinese city not far from NK testing site say “no guarantees” of health safety
Residents in a Chinese city near the North Korean border said they have no way to protect themselves in the…
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Paraguay officials raid South American soccer confederation CONMEBOL
Paraguayan state prosecutors on Thursday (January 7) raided the headquarters of South American soccer confederation CONMEBOL after a request for…
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South Korea says not yet considering shutting Kaesong complex after North Korea nuclear test
South Korea said on Friday (January 8) it was not yet considering shutting down the Kaesong industrial complex run jointly…
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Santos defends justice accord with FARC following criticism from rights group
Colombia's Juan Manuel Santos responded to critcism from the rights group, Human Rights Watch, in relation to a justice accord…
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Gov’t could activate emergency mechanism in Saudi-Iran tension escalates—Palace
The government will activate an existing mechanism if ever the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran escalates, Communication Secretary Herminio…
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Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro slams removal of Hugo Chavez portraits from Congress
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro slammed on Thursday (January 7) the recent removal of images of socialist leader and former president Hugo…
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People’s Choice name Depp and Bullock as favorite stars
As Hollywood's inner industry circles prepare to hand out their gongs during award season, The People's Choice Awards held their…
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Philippines says China’s test flights in the Spratlys are “unacceptable”
The Philippines on Thursday (January 7) rejected China's test flights on an artificial island in the disputed Spratlys, expressing concern…
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Oil pares losses after dive toward 12-year low seen too far, too fast
Oil lurched to new 12-year lows before paring some losses on Thursday, with some traders betting a rout triggered by…
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