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NISKA BANJA, Serbia (AFP) — December snow flurries in Serbia haven’t stopped Aleksandar Tanic from cultivating his scorching-hot crop: the crinkly chili…
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Indian couple imprisoned for spying on German community
A married Indian couple living in Moenchengladbach were sentenced by a German court on Thursday after admitting to spying on Sikh and Kashmiri communities for…
Germany slams sanctions on Russian pipeline
Germany on Thursday criticized a vote by US lawmakers on a bill that would sanction contractors working on a Russian pipeline to Germany, saying Washington…
Early Christmas for Tacloban City employees
The CIO said in a statement that the city government of Tacloban has allotted P34.5 million for additional Christmas bonus of its over 2,000 regular, casual…
Japan pays damages over transgender toilet ban
A Tokyo court on Thursday ordered the Japanese government to pay compensation to a transgender official who was refused use of the women’s bathroom at work.
New Nissan boss vows to restore trust after scandal
Makoto Uchida, Nissan’s new head, told AFP he wanted everything laid bare "without hiding," as he seeks to regain credibility and sales for the once-mighty…
ABS-CBN files raps vs int’l firm
ABS-CBN says they formally filed a complaint against a certain Texas resident Anthony Brown and his company 1700 Cuts Technical seeking damages over $4 million…
House panel OKs reso on charter amendment
The approved resolution also extends the term of office of officials in the government, including senators and congressmen and under the proposal.
30K jobs await PHL medical workers in Germany
Labor Sec. Silvestre Bello III also noted that aside from Germany, job opportunities in China, Canada and Russia can also be expected to be up next year
Singapore defends new misinformation law
Singapore’s new law gives ministers in the tightly-regulated city powers to order internet platforms to put warnings next to posts they deem false. (AFP)
Sotto to US solons: We’re not a colony anymore
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III reminded United States lawmakers that the Philippines is not their colony anymore, pointing out that they cannot…
Drug war better off without Leni
In a statement, PDEA director Aquino said that having VP Leni Robredo as his co-chairperson at the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) was…
Taiwan investigates massive visa scams
Until 31 July 2020, Philippine passport holders are allowed up to 14 days visa-free travel into Taiwan’s regions and no longer need to secure a visa or Travel…
World’s oldest artwork found in Indonesia
For many years, cave art was thought to have emerged from Europe, but Indonesian paintings have challenged that theory. (AFP)
Police on SEAG-alert until all delegates leave
The Philippines capped a successful Southeast Asian Games hosting with a dazzling display of drone presentation and fireworks in the closing ceremony. (David…
Gamers and G-strings: Five moments from the 30th SEA Games
Fireworks add grandeur to the closing ceremony of the 30th SEA Games in Tarlac on 11 December 2009. (David John Cubangbang)
Greenpeace chief locked out of UN climate meet
Environment activists Greta Thunberg (left) and Jennifer Morgan during a recent travel wherein they rode a train as air travel is a huge contributor to climate…
Report: Weinstein, accusers reach $25-M settlement
Harvey Weinstein arrives at the criminal court on 11 December 2019 in New York City. (ABC News)
Suu Kyi denies genocide claims
Flag-waving supporters have joined rallies in support of Suu Kyi in several Myanmar cities. (AFP)
Greta, Person of the Year: There is a tomorrow
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has taken her disarmingly straightforward message -- "listen to the scientists" -- around the world. (AFP)