Philippines Q2 growth disappoints as inflation, high interest rates bite
By Neil Jerome Morales and Enrico Dela Cruz MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippine economy grew at its slowest pace in nearly
2023-08-10 11:57
Amazon deal lacks concrete measures, say climate activists
A summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue.
2023-08-09 18:22
UK signs deal with Turkey to disrupt people-smuggling gangs
It includes increased collaboration and intelligence-sharing but no deal to return failed asylum seekers.
2023-08-09 17:45
Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?
The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit.
2023-08-08 10:59
Southpaw Approved: 9 of the Best Gadgets for Lefties
Looking for left-handed products that'll make everyday tasks easier? These southpaw-friendly essentials can help make
2023-08-08 02:26
International backlash grows after Chinese vessel fires water cannon on Philippine boats
China is facing a growing international backlash after one of its coast guard vessels used a water cannon against a Philippine boat in the South China Sea on Saturday, an incident analysts say escalates an already tense situation and could see the United States and its allies speed up plans for joint patrols in the waterway.
2023-08-07 16:17
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannon at boats in South China Sea
Saturday's stand-off was near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines says.
2023-08-06 12:58
Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines
The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China.
2023-08-06 07:53
Mississippi cannot strip convicts of right to vote, court rules
By Nate Raymond A divided federal appeals court on Friday ruled that tens of thousands of Mississippi convicts
2023-08-05 03:53
Sheriff says he is 'ashamed' after five of his former deputies plead guilty to torture of two Black men
A Mississippi sheriff said he was "ashamed" and apologized after five of his former deputies pleaded guilty to charges related to the torture of two Black men.
2023-08-05 02:53
Philippine central bank ready to tighten policy if needed
By Neil Jerome Morales and Enrico Dela Cruz MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippine central bank said it was ready to tighten
2023-08-04 11:56
Six Mississippi officers plead guilty to torturing 2 Black men
By Brad Brooks and Kanishka Singh Six white former Mississippi law enforcement officers pleaded guilty on Thursday to
2023-08-04 08:20