(Reuters) – Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Wednesday that he hoped to overcome the challenges blocking the formation of a new government, a day after the new parliament’s first session ended without agreement on top government posts. “A state of weakness occurred but God willing in the next session (planned for next Tuesday) we will overcome it with cooperation and agreement and openness …in choosing the individuals and the mechanisms that will result […]
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Thai military government looks to neighbours for support
(Reuters) – Thailand’s military government is shoring up diplomatic ties with Asian neighbours to provide a counterweight to criticism from the West about its seizure of power in May and its reluctance to set an early date for a return to civilian rule. In the latest move, acting Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow reassured Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday that Cambodian workers who had fled home after the coup, fearing a crackdown on immigrants, […]
Administration allies stop impeachment calls against President Aquino
Various allies of the administration raises doubt against the success of the calls of impeachment against President Aquino.
Bureau of Customs expands operating hours
Following the directive of the Department of FInance, the Bureau of Customs will expand its operating hours from 7 in the morning to 7 in the evening, 7 days a week.
Beijing accuses Tokyo of undermining China’s Sovereignty
China said that Japan should stop undermining its sovereignty and security interests as well as regional peace and stability.
China, U.S. join forces at start of joint training naval excercises in Hawaii
A giant U.S.-led naval exercise began off Hawaii last week with China joining its Asia-Pacific rivals for the first time. Des Acenas reports from Hawaii.
Culmination of European Culinary Season 2014
The European Culinary Season 2014 finally draws to a close through a cooking demonstration and an enchanting night of Greek cuisine.
DENR warns on dangers of mercury and lead, urges schools to prioritize chemical safety
Secretary Ramon Paje of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) called on all primary schools in the Philippines to make chemical safety a top priority as he sounded the alarm about the potential health risks of mercury and lead to schoolchildren. He made the statement at the launch of the “Lead and Mercury Safe Schools for Bright and Healthy Children” campaign by the DENR and the European Union (EU) held at Commonwealth Elementary […]
Kabayan Appreciation Day in Singapore
The Kabayan Appreciation Day was recently held in Singapore. Erica Bado reports.
NTC warns public on “PASALOAD” text scams
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) continued to warn the public on the spate of text scams making use of so-called “PASALOAD” schemes. The scam can victimize both pre-paid and post-paid subscribers. Recent reports show an increase in “PASALOAD” scams among post-paid subscribers. The NTC told the public to be extra vigilant in checking the numbers where their text messages originate. “PASALOAD” scams come from 11-digit numbers asking a subscriber to avail of a “rebate”, “discount”, […]
North Korea places two U.S. tourists on trial
North Korea said that it will try two US citizens tourists for “crimes against the state”.
UP law professor questions integrity of top state lawyers in Pork cases
A law professor from the University of Philippines is questioning the composition of the prosecution panel in the pork barrel cases.