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Japanese firms agree to 5.46% wage hike, higher than last year

TOKYO — Japanese companies have agreed to raise wages by more than 5% for a second year in a row this year, the country's largest...

Who’s who: Michelin-starred chefs marking Solaire Resort Entertainment City’s anniversary

Three world-class chefs will showcase their exceptional dishes, bringing a remarkable dining experience to Solaire Resort Entertainment City, as the resort celebrates its 12th...

Arrest of Philippines’ Duterte offers a glimmer of hope at troubled ICC

Duterte's arrest could boost ICC's credibility ICC faces criticism for slow trials, few convictions Chief prosecutor Khan faces sanctions, U.N. investigation THE HAGUE — The...

Warriors’ Stephen Curry hits 4,000th 3-pointer in win over Kings

Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers on Thursday as the Golden State Warriors extended their winning...

Caught on cam: Motorcycle collides with turning van while riding close to vehicle in...

A motorcycle rider in Manila was hit by a van after attempting to ride too close, despite the van signaling its intention to turn. Automotive...

American Airlines jet engine catches fire after landing in Denver, passengers evacuated

All 178 people on board were able to evacuate -airline Six passengers taken to hospital for evaluation -airline Flight had diverted after crew...

Priest calls Duterte’s arrest ‘a triumph of good against evil’

A Catholic priest known for helping families of victims of ‘drug war’ killings said Wednesday that the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte was...

Factbox: Netayahu, Putin and Bashir among ICC war crimes suspects at large

The HAGUE — Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has become the first Asian former head of state to be taken into custody by the International Criminal Court over charges of...

Duterte to have first hearing at ICC on Friday

AMSTERDAM — Former Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte will make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court on Friday at 1300 GMT, the court said on...
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How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop

The typical adult in the UK spends nearly two hours on social media per day. And for younger users, this can easily be up...

Viral: Images of injured cop allegedly struck by Honeylet during Duterte arrest

Pictures of a Special Action Force (SAF) personnel allegedly injured by Honeylet Avanceña, former president Rodrigo Duterte's common-law wife, during his arrest on Tuesday,...
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What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest?

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for the...

French publishers and authors file lawsuit against Meta in AI case

PARIS — France's leading publishing and authors' associations have filed a lawsuit against U.S. tech giant Meta for allegedly using copyright-protected content on a massive...

‘This is hard work’: Philippines’ Gallery by Chele is 72nd Asia’s Best Restaurants for...

Gallery by Chele is the only Philippine restaurant that made it to this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants extended list (51-100). Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants...

Chinese national jailed, faces deportation for kicking cat to death

Trigger Warning: Content features descriptions of animal cruelty  The Chinese national who kicked a community cat to death in the Ayala Triangle Gardens (ATG) is now detained...

Arrest of ex-president Duterte will shake up dynastic politics in the Philippines – and...

The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at The Hague. The populist...

Pope Francis remains stable, chest scan confirms improvements, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a recent chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday, in...

UK care firms should hire foreign workers already in country, says government

LONDON — British social care providers will have to prioritize hiring foreign care workers already in the country before recruiting from overseas, the government said...

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs", in a video message posted on his...

What happens next to ex-Philippine president Duterte?

THE HAGUE — Philippine ex-President Duterte, who faces murder charges at the International Criminal Court over his war on drugs, will be taken to a...