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Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
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Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran

MANILA, Philippines (AP) β€” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships β€œat…
Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 16 in Philippines
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Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 16 in Philippines

A typhoon that swept across remote villages and popular tourist areas of the central Philippines on Christmas day claimed at…
Typhoon misery for Philippines on Christmas Day
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Typhoon misery for Philippines on Christmas Day

Typhoon Phanfone pummeled the central Philippines on Christmas Day, bringing a wet, miserable and terrifying holiday season to millions in…
Masterminds of Philippines’ worst political massacre jailed
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Masterminds of Philippines’ worst political massacre jailed

The masterminds of the Philippines’ worst political massacre were found guilty Thursday of murder a decade after they led the…
Typhoon Kammuri pounds Philippines, closes Manila airport
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Typhoon Kammuri pounds Philippines, closes Manila airport

Typhoon Kammuri on Tuesday lashed the Philippines with fierce winds and heavy rain, as hundreds of thousands took refuge in…
Third deadly quake in weeks hits south Philippines
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Third deadly quake in weeks hits south Philippines

A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing at least five people and sparking searches of seriously damaged…
Ballet Philippines battles Disney, typhoons and poverty to endure
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Ballet Philippines battles Disney, typhoons and poverty to endure

From fierce typhoons and tight budgets to losing its dancers to cruise ships and theme parks, Ballet Philippines has weathered…
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families
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IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families

The leader of the “Islamic State” group released an alleged audio recording on Monday calling on followers to free jihadis…
7,800 police in Philippines punished for deadly drug raids
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7,800 police in Philippines punished for deadly drug raids

MANILA, Philippines (AP) β€” Thousands of Philippine police officers have received administrative punishments with more than 2,000 dismissed for wrongdoings…
Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte
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Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte

Filipinos headed to the polls on Monday in a vote that is expected to strengthen President Rodrigo Duterte’s grip on…
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