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Defense chief rules out military coup

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday has ruled out any credible threat from a so-called “third force” allegedly plotting to seize power and...

Ruckus in Brazil Congress overbid to reduce Bolsonaro jail term

BRASILIAl – Chaotic scenes erupted in Brazil’s Congress Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time) as a lawmaker disrupted lower house efforts to vote on a bill...

Alan willing to resign if everyone else does

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday declared he would be the first to resign from his post if all other top government officials follow...

Coup whispers and a nation teetering

"The Philippines teeters, praying democracy outruns its demons" A Ghost Stalks Malacañang IN MANILA’S sweltering corridors, the ghost of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. prowls, whispering of juntas...

Why coup rumors crumble before the AFP’s unwavering loyalty

"That isn’t political criticism; that is sabotage, plain and simple" AS CHAIRMAN Emeritus of four civic organizations, I have seen my share of political storms. But...

Brazilian prosecutors: Bolsonaro is flight risk

BRASILIA – Brazilian prosecutors called for increased police surveillance of former president Jair Bolsonaro on Monday (Tuesday Manla time), as the Supreme Court hears...

Prosecutor asks court to find Bolsonaro guilty

BRASILIA, Brazil – A prosecutor asked Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time) to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup,...

9 face trial in Germany for alleged far-right coup plot vs. parliament

STUTTGART, Germany – The first members of a far-right group that allegedly plotted to attack the German parliament and overthrow the government will go...

Senate rallies around Zubiri

‘Coup’ efforts started last week, but senators ‘know nothing’ of move Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday revealed there were efforts to have him...

Saudi detains 3 royal princes over ‘coup plot’

Riyadh—Saudi Arabian authorities have detained three princes including King Salman’s brother and nephew on charges of plotting a coup, the US media reported Friday,...
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