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Deadly fire sweeps through Philippines factory

At least 31 workers have been killed and dozens are missing, feared dead after a fire swept through a rubber slipper factory in the Philippines

13/05/2015

Philippines

Fire kills dozens in Manila slipper factory fire

At least 31 workers are said to have died after a fire tore through their factory in the Philippine capital Manila on Wednesday. Dozens more were

13/05/2015

Philippines

Typhoon hits northeast Philippines

A massive typhoon has crashed into the northeastern tip of the Philippines. The storm produced winds of up to 220 kph and is expected to trigger

10/05/2015

USA

Boxer Manny Pacquiao is sued over alleged shoulder injury

Boxer Manny Pacquiao is being sued in the US. Two spectators claim his alleged failure to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury before the “Fight of

06/05/2015

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A sip of art with your morning coffee

10/04/2015

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Self-flagellation in Philippines

02/04/2015

World News

Earth hour 2015 begins

Earth hour is sweeping the world. At 8.30pm local time on March 28, 2015, countries in 24 time zones across six continents switch off their lights

28/03/2015

Culture news

Visitors become part of the painting at 3D art museum in Manila

Many museums today are cracking down on people taking photos and selfies. But one unusual museum in the Filipino capital Manila is bucking the

17/03/2015

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International Women's Day in the Philippines

08/03/2015

Philippines

[Watch] Japanese WW2 battleship found off coast of the Philippines

05/03/2015

Philippines

France's Hollande launches global appeal for climate change action

France’s President, Francois Hollande, has used his first trip to the Philippines to appeal for more action on global warming. It comes ahead of

26/02/2015

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Philippines: Thousands dance to end violence against women

14/02/2015

Philippines

44 police commandos killed in anti-terror op mourned in Philippines

The Philippines president on Friday told relatives of 44 police commandos killed during an anti-terror operation that went wrong that he understood

30/01/2015

World News

Thousands bid Pope Francis farewell as his Philippines tour ends

Thousands of people have lined the streets of Manila to say a final farewell to Pope Francis at the end of his five day trip to the Philippines

19/01/2015

Philippines

Near-record numbers at open-air mass led by the Pope in Manila

Some four million people have packed into and around a central park in Manila, as Pope Francis winds up his visit to Asia

18/01/2015

Philippines

Pope battles wind and rain during visit to the Philippines

Bad weather has not put off the crowds waiting to greet Pope Francis in Manila

17/01/2015

Philippines

After "expect a punch" comment, Pope highlights Philippines corruption

The Pope has called on the Philippines government to do more to tackle corruption

16/01/2015

Philippines

Tens of thousands turn out to greet Pope Francis in the Philippines

Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of the Philippines capital Manila to welcome Pope Francis. It is his first visit to Asia’s largest

15/01/2015

Philippines

Dozens die as Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines battered by heavy rains

Floods and mudslides force thousands to evacuate across southeast Asia

31/12/2014

World News

Dozens die as Tropical Storm Jangmi sweeps across south east Asia

Dozens killed in heavy rains and flash floods across parts of the Philippines, Malaysia and southern Thailand.

30/12/2014