Undated file photo of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV shakes hands with presidential spokesman Harry Roque/Geremy Pintolo, file MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday filed libel and cyber libel charges against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, pro-Duterte vloggers and hosts of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) over …
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EXTERNAL DEFENSE. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Army Command Conference in Malacañang, Manila on Tuesday (May 14, 2024). The country’s new defense strategy, the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept, and the continuing modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines was the center of discussion. (Presidential Communications Office photo) MANILA – …
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LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II (PNA file photo by Joey Razon) MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday rejected the suggestion of lawmakers to terminate its land transportation management system (LTMS) contract with its current information technology service provider, Dermalog. During the House Committee on Transportation hearing, LTO chief Assistant …
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The United Nations is facing scrutiny after lowering its counts of Palestinian women and children killed since Israel began bombing Gaza in its seven-month war against Hamas. Women, children still account for more than half of identified victims after UN agency revises figures. The United Nations is facing scrutiny after …
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The province’s public safety minister has asked the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team to investigate police actions in clearing pro-Palestinian encampments last week from university grounds in Calgary and Edmonton. Pro-Palestinian encampments were set up at universities in Calgary and Edmonton. The province’s public safety minister has asked the Alberta …
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During his first day of testimony at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York, Michael Cohen walked prosecutors through his decade of service as Trump’s legal Mr. Fix It — a solver of problems often tangentially related to his professional title as lawyer. Michael Cohen also told the court about …
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A new marine research centre has opened in Dartmouth, N.S., to co-ordinate the sophisticated underwater platforms used by Canada to gather ocean data. Facility for Intelligent Marine Systems opened Monday in Dartmouth. A new $25-million marine research centre opened Monday in Dartmouth, N.S., to co-ordinate the sophisticated underwater platforms used …
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The promised northern lights over the weekend did not disappoint, producing a dazzling light show across Canada and around the world. CBC News spoke to experts about what transpired and why it was even more dramatic than expected — especially when seen on your phone. Dazzling aurora borealis showed power …
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Some fans and performers objected to Israel’s inclusion in this year’s edition of the European song competition. Protests lasted all the way through last weekend’s Grand Final and beyond, but experts say it’s not the first time world events have threatened to overwhelm Eurovision, which organizers insist is non-political. Fallout …
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As pro-Palestinian protests continue to grow across Canadian campuses, CBC News looks at what student organizers and observers have to say about claims that the protests are being funded or influenced by outside forces. Allegations of outside agitators date back to at least the Vietnam War, says protest historian. Pro-Palestinian …
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