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David Cameron, the former U.K. prime minister who resigned after campaigning for the losing side in a Brexit referendum he called, has been named the country’s new foreign secretary.  PM Rishi Sunak shakes up leadership team with unusual move as Conservatives lag in the polls. David Cameron, the former U.K. …

Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released his audit of the federal government’s emissions reduction plan.  To achieve its goals, Canada needs steep emissions cuts in the oil and gas sector. Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released …

One-time Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was found guilty by a Toronto jury on Sunday of four counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of one of five counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement. Nygard didn’t appear to show any emotion as the verdict was handed …

The biggest holidays of the year for many South Asian communities will look a little different in Brampton and Mississauga Sunday night, as the municipalities tighten their rules around fireworks.  In light of Brampton fireworks ban, city to hold its own event with fireworks. The biggest holidays of the year …

HIGH SEAS CHASE. Philippine Coast Guard personnel and journalists use a rigid inflatable boat (left) on Friday as they head back after filming the BRP Sierra Madre docked at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed West Philippine Sea, where China Coast Guard personnel sailing aluminum hulled boats gave them chase …

Screen grab from a footage released by the PCG shows a China coast guard ship firing its water cannon on one of the Philippine supply boats near Ayungin (STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines — Allies – particularly the United States and the European Union – have expressed support for the …

Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. was cited as the highest-performing Cabinet official, with a 90 percent approval rating and a 94 percent trust rating, a survey said. The RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) “Boses ng Bayan” survey also said Department of Social Welfare …

MANILA – The recently released implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will make sure that there will be accountability, openness, and efficacy in carrying out the law, according to Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Sunday. Pangandaman said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. …

President Marcos has declared 2023 to 2033 as “Dekada ng Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas.” Marcos said the move was part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen the Filipino people’s nationalism, respect for heroes, and pride for the people’s accomplishment. Through Proclamation No. 396 dated Nov. 7 and signed by Executive Secretary …

Dr. Benigno Agbayani Jr. and his ‘self-portrait’ are posted on Facebook by a relative on Oct. 20. The drawing apparently shows the University of the Philippines’ Oblation statue with its head bowed and with barbed wire wrapped around it. Agbayani graduated from UP’s College of Medicine in 1991. MANILA, Philippines …