Trump allows lawsuits over Cuba confiscated property: What you need to know

HAVANA — The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it was allowing U.S. citizens to file lawsuits against both Cuban entities and foreign companies over property...

Georgia’s ban on foreign landowners leaves farmers in limbo

TBILISI — When Georgian businesswoman Tamar Gerliani planted grapes on a small piece of land to start her own winery three years ago, she knew...

Singapore’s airport goes for retail high with billion-dollar mall

SINGAPORE — A sprawling retail complex with the world's tallest indoor waterfall is what Singapore hopes will bring more travelers and visitors to the airport...
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Actor slammed for ‘insensitive’ caption referencing Notre Dame fire

Some Twitter users slammed Filipino-American actor and model Matthias Rhoads for his now-edited caption on Instagram initially deemed "insensitive" for referencing the Notre Dame...
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Filipino dance crew wows Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo for Billie Eilish-inspired number

A dance crew from the Philippines wowed the judges of “World of Dance,” a dance competition in the US, over their impressive routine of...
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Zoomed-in photo on Twitter inadvertently shows oversized campaign posters

A concerned social media user called the attention of the Commission on Elections after seeing a zoomed-in photo that features oversized campaign material directed...
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‘Avengers’ directors release an open letter as world awaits ‘Endgame’

Please don't spoil the upcoming "Avengers: Endgame." This is the summary of the plea of the Russo brothers, directors of the Marvel Universe, to...
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Twitter suspends 100k accounts for creating new ones after suspension

Twitter Inc said on Tuesday it had suspended 100,000 accounts for creating new accounts after a suspension during January-March period, a 45 percent increase from last year. "Previously,...
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Duterte signs $71 billion national budget, after months of delay

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday signed a 3.7 trillion peso ($71.5 billion) budget for this year, its largest ever, ending months of impasse...
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Viral video shows women teaming up to stop harassment in jeepney

A video clip on Twitter of how girl power among passengers prevented a harassment incident in a jeepney made rounds on the micro-blogging platform. It...
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#MayWard is most talked about love team on Twitter Philippines

MayWard, the team-up of "Pinoy Big Brother" alumnae Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber, emerged as the most talked-about love team on Twitter Philippines for...
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Matteo Guidicelli now part of Philippines’ armed forces as reservist

Filipino-Italian actor and musician Matteo Guidicelli joined the Armed Forces of the Philippines as a reservist tasked to render service in times of local...

Facebook user who sarcastically posed with senatorial bet gets threats

A Facebook user received threats over his post showing him holding on to his belongings from senatorial aspirant Bong Revilla as he took a...
Notre Dame Cathedral burning

Notre Dame Cathedral burning: Five facts

Notre Dame Cathedral went up in flames on Monday in a roaring blaze that devastated the Parisian landmark, a searing loss for the city...
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A catcalling incident that ends in a brawl in Quezon City

A visual artist shared on Facebook how she figured in a fight with a woman over a catcalling episode. Paula Bianca Tobias Bautista wrote that...