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Eleven people have been detained after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow and opened fire on the crowd, the head of Russia’s Federal Security Service told President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, according to Russian state news agency Tass.  Friday’s attack came just days after President Vladimir Putin cemented his …

The surprise announcement Friday by the Princess of Wales brings with it inevitable shorter-term questions — about how the Royal Family will adapt with two senior members facing cancer diagnoses and whether the wild speculation around Catherine will abate — as well as longer-term considerations about the future of the …

As measles cases keep rising at home and abroad, Canadian health officials are on high alert. There are now warnings about global travel and calls for people to ensure their families are up-to-date on the measles vaccine.  Measles vaccine is one of the most effective, offers long-lasting protection, medical experts …

DUNE, PINOY-STYLE. The Marine Battalion Landing Team-8 under the 4th Marine Brigade conducts its Unilateral Exercise ‘PANGGEDKEDAN’ (Ilocano for ‘determination’) that aims to maintain the Marines’ preparedness and response capabilities in emergencies and against foreign or domestic threats in the Ilocos sand dunes on Wednesday. PMC Photo Beijing warns Manila, …

Former Negros Oriental congressman and designated terrorist Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. Former Negros Oriental congressman and designated terrorist Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. was arrested in Dili, East Timor yesterday at around 4 p.m. while playing golf at the Top Golf Driving Range and Bar, the Department of Justice confirmed late …

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), through its Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has called on the national government to declare a “state of calamity” due to the worsening traffic conditions in the National Capital Region (NCR). In a statement from MAP on March 21, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman …

The Bank of Canada’s governing council members agree that if the economy and inflation evolve in line with projections, the central bank will be able to begin cutting interest rates sometime this year. Cuts will come if economy, inflation evolve in line with Bank’s projections. The Bank of Canada expects …

In the wake of Alexei Navalny’s death, Russian opposition figures find themselves at a pivotal moment in their quest to unseat Vladimir Putin — an opportunity, say some, to unify their ranks and perhaps even raise more support for their cause in Western capitals.  Opposition leader’s death may present an …

The U.S. Justice Department has announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovation.  Justice Dept. accuses tech giant of limiting choices and unnecessary fees for consumers, developers. The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday …

Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, early on Thursday, injuring at least 13 people and damaging residential buildings and industrial facilities, city officials said, although air defences downed all the missiles.  Ballistic and cruise missiles shot down, but 13 injured by falling wreckage. Kyiv residents seek …