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Philippines says U.S. military to upgrade bases, defense deal intact

26 Jan, 2017 57 views

By Manuel Mogato | MANILA The United States will upgrade and build facilities on Philippine military bases this year, Manila’s defense minister said on Thursday, bolstering an alliance strained by President Rodrigo Duterte’s opposition …

Myanmar vegetable seller sentenced to death for cannabis trafficking

26 Jan, 2017 84 views

Shanti Gunaratnam New Straits TimesJanuary 26, 2017 KUALA LUMPUR: A Myanmar vegetable seller was today sentenced to death for trafficking in cannabis in Nov 2015. In finding Nur Alam Mohd Hussain guilty of trafficking …

Nur Jazlan: Unis be vigilant, IS on social media, pick minds of students, lecturers

26 Jan, 2017 57 views

FERNANDO FONG New Straits TimesJanuary 26, 2017 KUALA LUMPUR: Public universities should not concentrate on physical security alone as terrorists group can infiltrate the minds and thoughts of students and even lecturers, said Deputy …

Bacani has 2 wives like me – Rody

25 Jan, 2017 83 views

Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star) – January 25, 2017 – 12:00am MANILA, Philippines – Saying the Catholic Church was “full of s***” and accusing Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr. of having two wives like him, …

US won’t undermine Rody gov’t, backs drug campaign Read more at http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/01/25/1665253/us-wont-undermine-rody-govt-backs-drug-campaign#BaEpPRF8Z6V0x4b1.99

25 Jan, 2017 70 views

MANILA, Philippines – The US government is supporting the Philippines’ fight against the drug menace and reports that Washington was plotting to oust President Duterte over drug-related killings are “total nonsense,” America’s top diplomat …

Saudi Aramco shelves plans for Malaysia venture with Petronas

25 Jan, 2017 101 views

KUWAIT: Saudi Aramco has shelved plans for a multi-billion-dollar refining and petrochemical joint venture with Petronas in Malaysia, industry sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on today. The Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development …