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Taiwan reiterates call for joint probe into fisherman’s death

Chen Wen-chi (left), from Taiwan's Ministry of Justice of the Department of International and Cross-Strait Legal Affairs, listens as Chen Ming-tang, deputy minister of Taiwan's Justice Ministry, speaks while holding a picture showing a bullet found in the fishing vessel after it was attacked by Philippine coastguards, killing a Taiwanese fisherman, during a press conference in Taipei on May 19, 2013. Taiwan on May 19 repeated calls for a joint investigation into the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coastguards, an incident which has ignited a major diplomatic dispute.  AFP /MANDY CHENG

Taiwan Sunday repeated calls for a joint investigation into the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coastguards, an incident that has ignited a major diplomatic dispute.

Posted: May 20th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Mexico violence claims hundreds of US lives

A protester holds a cross and a sign that reads in Spanish ‘We all are Jose Alfredo Yanez Reyes’ during a protest near the international border fence in Tijuana, Mexico, Friday. The protest was held in reaction to the June 21 killing of a migrant, Jose Alfredo Yanes Reyes, by a US Border Patrol agent. AP

When Malcolm X’s grandson was beaten to death in a seedy Mexico City bar last week his name joined the hundreds of US citizens who have been murdered in this country in recent years.

Posted: May 18th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Korean casino spree organizer gambles firm’s money away

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resorts world

The temptation to gamble must have been too hard to resist for a Korean casino junket employee who ended up losing more than P13 million of his company’s money.

Posted: May 17th, 2013 in Features,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines | Read More »

US urges Taiwan, Philippines to cool tensions

Raymond Wang, right, Taiwan's Representative to the Philippines, talks on his mobile phone as he walks to his plane for departure to Taipei after being recalled Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Manila, Philippines. Taiwanese Premier Jiang Yi-huah, unseen, announced Wednesday in Taipei that the country is recalling its representative and will discourage travel to the Philippines. Taiwan slammed Manila's response to the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard personnel as informal and insincere.  AP PHOTO/RAOUL ESPERAS

The United States on Wednesday urged Taiwan and the Philippines to resolve a dispute after the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, amid concern over rising tensions between its two allies.

Posted: May 16th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Taiwan threatens to hold naval drill near Philippines

Protesters and lawmakers burn Philippines flag outside the Philippines representative office in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 13, 2013, to protest the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippines coast guard in disputed waters between Taiwan and the northern Philippines.  AP PHOTO/WALLY SANTANA

Taiwan stepped up pressure on Manila Tuesday, saying it would conduct a naval drill in waters near the Philippines if Manila did not officially apologize for the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman.

Posted: May 14th, 2013 in Features,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines | Read More »

Japanese mayor: Wartime sex slaves were necessary

Toru Hashimoto

An outspoken nationalist mayor said the Japanese military’s forced prostitution of Asian women before and during World War II was necessary to “maintain discipline” in the ranks and provide rest for soldiers who risked their lives in battle.

Posted: May 14th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Taiwanese fishermen burn Filipino flags in protest

Protesters and lawmakers burn Philippines flag outside the Philippines representative office in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 13, 2013, to protest the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippines coast guard in disputed waters between Taiwan and the northern Philippines.  AP PHOTO/WALLY SANTANA

Angry Taiwanese fishermen burned Filipino flags in protest Monday after the Philippine coastguard fired on a Taiwan fishing boat killing a crew member.

Posted: May 14th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Global Nation Stories,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Aquino urges calm over Taiwan shooting

President Aquino delivers a short speech at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 before leaving for Brunei Darussalam to attend the Asean summit.  GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

President Benigno Aquino called for calm Monday amid an escalating dispute with Taiwan over the death of a Taiwanese fisherman in a confrontation with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Posted: May 13th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

LA honors Catandunganon hero

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FAITH  AND COURAGE  Nida Arjona Tapel, a modern day hero in a challenging global community. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

A Filipino teacher and caregiver received last month the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Courageous Citizens Award for foiling a kidnap attempt on her 95-year-old ward who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.

Posted: May 12th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Global Pinoy,Photos & Videos | Read More »

BOC files drug complaint vs Nigerian national

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Customs chief Ruffy Biazon. Photo by RYAN LEAGOGO/INQUIRER.net

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)) on Thursday filed smuggling complaint and a violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 against a Nigerian national for bringing into the country P24 million worth of methampethamine hydro chloride or shabu.

Posted: May 9th, 2013 in Features,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

2 Filipinas rescued from suspected trafficking in US in good condition

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mclean virginia

Two Filipino women rescued last week from a Virginia home by United States authorities are in good condition as they remain in protective custody of US authorities to provide information for the ongoing investigation of the suspected human trafficking case, the Philippine mission in the US said Tuesday.

Posted: May 7th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Japanese robbed of P33,000 in valuables by fake talent scout

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quezonn-city

A Japanese national who wanted to try a modelling career ended up getting duped by a man who pretended to be a talent manager and carted away her personal belongings and cash.

Posted: May 6th, 2013 in Headlines | Read More »

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