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Filipino legend celebrated in tragic Vancouver block party: Who is Lapu-Lapu?
Lapu-Lapu is hailed as the first Filipino hero, though very little is known about him. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
Some 200,000 Catholic youth flock to St. Peter's to mourn Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY - Hundreds of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, a day after Pope Francis' funeral, for another ...
Ethiopian Assefa pulls away to win London Marathon
LONDON - Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa shattered the women's-only world record in winning the 45th London Marathon on Sunday, ...
Ruediger apologises after raging at referee in Real's cup final loss to Barca
SEVILLE, Spain - Real Madrid defender Antonio Ruediger has apologised for his behaviour in the 3-2 extra-time loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday when he was shown a straight red ...
Philippines, US test air defences as China seizes reef
As many as 17,000 personnel are participating in the annual “Balikatan” exercises. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
Candidates make final pitch in Canada election with Liberals holding lead
KING CITY, Ontario - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will make their final ...
PSP’s Kebun Baru and Marymount candidates promise community initiatives, help with rising costs
The party will be fielding Mr Tony Tan in Kebun Baru and Mr Jeffrey Khoo in Marymount Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Yangzijiang Financial to spin off maritime investments business and list it on SGX
The firm said the move will help it to unlock its full growth potential. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
What is Lapu-Lapu Day? Filipinos shocked by festival tragedy in Vancouver
MANILA - Thousands of Filipinos in Vancouver were celebrating Lapu-Lapu Day on Saturday, marking a defining moment in ...
Thousands pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb
ROME - Thousands of people filed past the tomb of Pope Francis from early on Sunday morning, packing the Roman basilica where ...
S. Korea’s Han faces candidacy deadline as his potential run roils conservative bloc
Under election law, South Korea's Mr Han must resign from his current position by May 4. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
Russia will soon destroy 'scattered remnants' of Ukrainian army in Kursk region, RIA reports
A Russian military commander has told President Vladimir Putin that \"the scattered remnants\" of the Ukrainian army remaining in Russia's Kursk region will soon be destroyed, the state RIA news ...