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Crucifixions and whippings in the Philippines on Good Friday

San Fernando, Philippines - Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped themselves bloody in extreme displays of religious devotion on Good Friday. While most Filipinos went to church or spent the holiday with family, hundreds gathered in villages around San Fernando city, north of Manila, to watch men punish themselves in a bid to atone for their sins...

S. Korea slams ‘irresponsible’ Russian veto ending UN N. Korea sanctions monitoring

Seoul, South Korea - South Korea slammed Russia's "irresponsible" veto blocking the...

Ecuador prison riot leaves three dead, six injured

Quito, Ecuador - At least three prisoners were killed and six injured...

China says Philippine ‘provocations’ cause of South China Sea tensions

Beijing, China - China on Thursday blamed Philippine actions for recent rising tension...

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