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Macron: Masks mandatory in public indoors

Paris—French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that face masks could soon be required in public indoor spaces to curtail the coronavirus outbreak, acknowledging that...

Is the Anti-Terrorism Law really on our side?

"Nothing could be more urgent than passing this."     The opposition and critics condemn the Duterte administration for Republic Act 11479, now known as the Anti-Terrorism...

’Wake up,’ WHO tells world of virus threat

Geneva—The World Health Organization on Friday urged countries hit by serious coronavirus outbreaks to “wake up” to the realities on the ground instead of...

World Roundup: US braces for July 4 weekend amid surge in virus cases

The United States posted a record of 53,000 new coronavirus cases as the deadly pandemic accelerated and the nation braced for the July 4...

Beijing lifts some lockdowns as virus cases drop

Beijing lifted several lockdowns imposed to control a fresh coronavirus outbreak and reported just three new cases in the city on Wednesday, raising hopes...

May budget deficit swelled to P202 billion

The government’s budget deficit widened to P202.1 billion in May, a reversal of the P2.6-billion surplus a year ago, as government disbursements continued to...

Brazil virus toll at 50k; Spain reopens

Rio de Janeiro—Brazil registered its 50,000th death from the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, underlining Latin America’s desperate struggle to contain the disease, as Europe’s...

Shakur goes 14-0 in Vegas boxing return

Los Angeles—Undefeated American Shakur Stevenson stopped Felix Caraballo with a punishing body shot in the sixth round Tuesday to win the main event of...

WHO: COVID-19 pandemic worsening

New York City—the epicenter of America's coronavirus outbreak—began partially reopening its shattered economy Monday after almost three months of lockdown, as the World Health...

McIlroy, Rahm head strong PGA field at Colonial

Los Angeles, United States—World number one Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm of Spain will highlight a strong field in Fort Worth, Texas next week...

Seoul sees virus tests surge after promising anonymity

Coronavirus screening has surged in South Korea since authorities introduced anonymous testing, officials said Wednesday, as they scrambled to tackle a nightclub cluster amid...

Asian equities slip as second wave fears come into focus

Asian markets fell again Wednesday after Donald Trump's top virus adviser warned that easing lockdown measures too early could spark another dangerous wave of...

SM provides PPEs to Batac-based hospital

As the coronavirus outbreak spreads to more countries, so does solidarity among people everywhere. During this coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, small acts of kindness...

Hamilton welcomes rest in Grand Prix sabbatical

Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he feels "fresher than ever" following an unexpected break from Formula One. The start of the 2020 Grand...
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