SNIPERS, RPGS, MOLOTOV COCKTAILS | Soldier recalls Marawi battle that cost 13 Marine lives
When troops advanced on positions held by Islamist militants in a southern city last week, they were caught in a kill zone.
WEEKEND GUIDE | June 16 to 18: French Film Fest, Fête de la Musique, and Father’s...
Watch a French film, listen to great bands, or go malling with Dad. Keep it a happy busy break.
Unity theme underlines US Congress baseball game after shooting
Members of the U.S. Congress took the field for their traditional Republicans vs. Democrats baseball game on Thursday, with many wearing hats to honor Representative Steve Scalise, who was critically wounded by a gunman as his Republican team practiced a day before.
WATCH | Lead stars of ‘Everything, Everything’ invite Pinoy audience
Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Nicola Yoon, the romantic drama opens June 21 in the Philippines.
U.S. student freed from North Korea has severe brain injury
An American university student who was returned to the United States this week after being held in North Korea for 17 months has a severe brain injury and is in a state of "unresponsive wakefulness," doctors said on Thursday.
Two Pinoy artists join Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Toruk – The First Flight’
Michael Ocampo is the head coach for the production, while Rob Laqui is one of six puppeteers on the show.
US VP hires own lawyer for Russia probes
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has hired a lawyer known for defending government officials in high-profile investigations to help him through probes into whether there were ties between the election campaign of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia, his office said on Thursday.
FRIEND OR FOE? | $12-B fighter jet deal shows deep U.S. support – Qatar
A $12-billion deal to buy U.S. F-15 fighter jets shows Qatar has deep-rooted support from Washington, a Qatari official said on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump's repeated accusations that Doha supports terrorism.
U.S. moves to seize DiCaprio’s Picasso, ‘stolen’ funds in 1MDB case
A spokesman said the actor last July 'initiated the return' of gifts he had received from financiers connected to 1MDB.
Trump to limit travel to Cuba, restrict business deals with military – draft memo
President Donald Trump on Friday will tighten rules on Americans traveling to Cuba and significantly restrict U.S. companies from doing business with Cuban enterprises controlled by the military, according to U.S. officials who have seen a draft presidential memorandum.
Judge orders jury to resume deliberations in Cosby trial after deadlock
A hung jury would be a clear victory for the disgraced comedian, who would avoid what could have been years in prison.
Baguio folk not yet ready for prepaid electricity
Residents of the Philippines’ summer capital are not yet ready to accept prepaid electric metering, a survey done by the Benguet Electric Cooperative early this month showed.
U.S. congressman critical after third operation following shooting
(UPDATE - 8:29 a.m.) U.S. Representative Steve Scalise underwent a third operation and was in critical condition on Thursday, a source familiar with his condition said, a day after a man who had expressed anger toward President Donald Trump opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a baseball practice.
U.S. to spend more time in South China Sea this year, reaffirms ties to...
(UPDATE - 1:26 p.m.) U.S. Navy ships are on track to spend more time in the South China Sea this year, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift said on Thursday in China, where a U.S. warship was making a port call.
‘CRIMINAL ACT’ | At least 8 killed, 65 injured in Chinese kindergarten blast
(UPDATE - 8:37 a.m.) Eight people were killed and 65 injured on Thursday in an explosion at a kindergarten in eastern China that police have described as a "criminal" act, state media said.