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Philippines offers 8 bases to US

The Philippines has offered the United States eight bases where it can build facilities to store equipment and supplies under a new security deal, a military spokesman said on Wednesday, amid rising t

14 Jan 2016 6:18 AM

Philippines Supreme Court upholds US military accord: spokesman

The agreement will see more US troops rotate through the Philippines for war games.

12 Jan 2016 12:26 PM

Death toll climbs as more floods threaten Philippines

Cold monsoon winds blowing from the northeast brought rains to Luzon.

19 Dec 2015 10:58 AM

Meet the ‘Unstoppables’: Family chases cage-fighting dream

Mixed martial arts competitors Christian (left) and his sister Angela “Unstoppable” Lee train with their parents Jewelz and Ken in a hotel gym in Manila. — AFP

12 Dec 2015 12:15 AM

Inmates flee, thousands homeless in Manila slum blaze

Residents fled, clutching bundles of clothes, television sets and furniture.

04 Dec 2015 4:13 PM

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US raises Philippines military aid

The United States has raised its military aid to the Philippines in 2015 to $79 million, the US ambassador said on Wednesday, as tension rises in the region over China’s new assertiveness in the South

26 Nov 2015 3:49 AM

Obama to bring Gitmo population under 100

US President Barack Obama on Thursday vowed to press ahead with vexed efforts to close the controversial military prison at Guantan-amo Bay, saying the number of inmates may soon be lower than 100.

20 Nov 2015 6:20 AM

Assad must leave to end Syrian war: Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama on Thursday said Syria’s civil war would not end unless Bashar al-Assad leaves power, discounting suggestions the Middle Eastern leader could take part in future elections.

20 Nov 2015 12:06 AM

Apec leaders urge ramped-up terror fight

Asia Pacific leaders called Thursday for more global cooperation in the struggle against terrorism, as a wave of deadly attacks claimed by the ISIS group dominated the final day of a regional trade su

19 Nov 2015 11:24 PM

Barack Obama says Assad must go to end Syria civil war

Russia, seeking to maintain its foothold in Syria, has strongly opposed Assad's ouster

19 Nov 2015 1:45 PM

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Justin Trudeau says Canada will stay in fight against Islamic State

Obama says Trudeau is a 'great boost of energy' for Canada's political landscape

19 Nov 2015 12:23 PM

Barack Obama interviews Alibaba’s Jack Ma

US President Barack Obama took time off at an Asia-Pacific summit on Wednesday for an unusual task — putting questions to Chinese internet billionaire Jack Ma and a young Filipina entrepreneur on gove

19 Nov 2015 1:16 AM

Xi Jinping warns of rival trade pact fragmentation

China’s President Xi Jinping Wednesday urged Asian economies to sign up to its free trade agreement, warning that rival pacts risked causing “fragmentation” among regional nations.

19 Nov 2015 12:57 AM

Barack Obama ups pressure on China at Apec

Philippines President Benigno Aquino is joined by leaders and their spouses (from left) for a leaders’ family photo at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit welcome dinner in Manila on Wednesday. — AFP,AP

19 Nov 2015 12:55 AM

Barack Obama 'optimistic' of Paris climate summit success

The summit is aimed at forging a pact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

18 Nov 2015 2:16 PM

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Barack Obama demands halt to South China Sea island building

Obama demanded ‘bold steps to lower tensions’ between China and its neighbours

18 Nov 2015 11:16 AM

United Nations: Refugees shouldn’t be demonised over attacks

The United Nations urged European countries on Tuesday not to react to Friday’s attacks in Paris by rejecting or blaming refugees, the vast majority of whom were fleeing persecution or conflict.

17 Nov 2015 11:10 PM

Philippines, Vietnam boost ties as China Sea feuds fester

Vietnam becomes the Philippines' second strategic partner after Japan

17 Nov 2015 6:10 PM

World leaders to don pineapple shirts in Philippines

Shirts will be worn at the summit opening in Manila

17 Nov 2015 6:08 PM

Asia-Pacific leaders in Philippines under security shadow

Leaders will undoubtedly discuss events in French capital and efforts to counter Islamic...

17 Nov 2015 11:23 AM

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