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Oct 02

Philippine leader Duterte announces retirement from politics

By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press

“The overwhelming sentiment of the Filipino is that I’m not qualified, and it would be a violation of the constitution,” Duterte said. “I will follow what you wish, and today I announce my retirement from politics."…

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Nov 13

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News Wrap: UN warns of war crimes in Ethiopian conflict

In our news wrap Friday, the United Nations is warning of war crimes amid conflict between Ethiopia’s central government and regional rebel leaders. Hundreds of civilians have been killed in what Amnesty International has called a “massacre.” Also, Kim Ng…

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Oct 26

Typhoon in Philippines leaves 13 missing, displaces thousands

By Associated Press

A fast-moving typhoon blew away from the Philippines on Monday after leaving at least 13 people missing, forcing thousands of villagers to flee to safety and flooding rural villages.

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Sep 07

Philippine leader pardons U.S. Marine in transgender killing

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

The Philippine president has pardoned a U.S. Marine in a surprise move that will free him from imprisonment in the 2014 killing of a transgender Filipino woman that sparked anger in the former American colony.

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Jun 16

U.S. offers muted concern over press freedom after journalists convicted in Philippines

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

A one-sentence State Department statement titled “On Press Freedom in the Philippines” and released on Tuesday nearly 48 hours after a Manila court pronounced the convictions may raise new questions about the U.S. commitment to supporting press freedom abroad.

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Jun 15

Philippine journalist convicted of libel and sentenced to 6 years

By Jim Gomez, Aaron Favila, Associated Press

An award-winning journalist critical of the Philippine president was convicted of libel and sentenced to jail Monday in a decision called a major blow to press freedom in an Asian bastion of democracy.

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Jun 04

Philippine anti-terror bill worrying, says U.N. rights official

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

A U.N. human rights official says new anti-terrorism legislation passed by the Philippine Congress that allows extended detention of suspects without warrants and relaxes human rights safeguards is "very worrying."…

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Jun 02

Philippines suspends termination of key defense pact with U.S.

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

The Philippine president is suspending his decision to terminate a key defense pact with the United States, at least temporarily avoiding a major blow to one of America's oldest alliances in Asia.

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May 05

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News Wrap: DNI pick Ratcliffe says he won’t be swayed by political bias

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Senate is holding confirmation hearings for President Trump's pick to be the next director of national intelligence. Texas Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe, an ardent Trump defender, pledged to steer clear of political bias. Also,…

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May 05

Leading TV network goes off air under Philippine government order

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

The leading broadcast network in the Philippines is off the air under a government order. ABS-CBN is one of the country's oldest and most influential networks.

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