President Rodrigo Duterte demanded that tons of garbage mistakenly sent to his country be returned by May 15, threatening otherwise to dump it on Canada’s shore.
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After Duterte’s Threats Over Tons of Old Trash, Canada Says It’s Working on It
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines said he was ready to “declare war” with Canada over hundreds of tons of waste shipped to his country over five years ago.
Sri Lanka Attack Signals an ISIS Shift Beyond Middle East
A month after losing the last of its territory in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State is believed to have pulled off one of its deadliest attacks. It may be the way of the future.
Philippine Communist Rebels Kill 6 Soldiers, Military Says
The attack was claimed by the New People’s Army, the Communist guerrillas who have been waging an insurgency in the Philippines since 1969.
Deadly Earthquake Hits the Philippines
An earthquake with a registered magnitude of 6.1 hit the northern Philippines, killing up to eight people, according to officials.
Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Killing 11 People
The quake, which had a magnitude of 6.1, caused several buildings to collapse and knocked out power near the capital, Manila.
Philippines Dispatch: A Family Craft With a Deadly Toll: Illegal Gun Making
The gun trade has provided a livelihood for generations in a remote, poor area of the Philippines. It also fuels terrorism, political murders and extrajudicial killings.
No, Your Instagram ‘Influence’ Is Not as Good as Cash, Club Owner Says
A man who runs a beach club in the Philippines took a stand against “wannabe freeloaders.”
No, Your Instagram ‘Influence’ Is Not as Good as Cash, Club Owner Says
The owner of a beach club in the Phillipines became a local hero after taking a stand against influencers who are “wannabe freeloaders.”
Global Health: Scientists Thought They Had Measles Cornered. They Were Wrong.
Following intensive vaccination efforts, measles cases plunged across the world. Now clusters of new infections — some linked, some not — have confounded health officials.