Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has been re-elected as mayor of the city of Davao, the family’s stronghold, despite being imprisoned thousands of miles away in The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity.
With more than 60% of…
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Trump visiting the Mideast as regional crises flare
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — On his trip this week to the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges…
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Why Trump Suddenly Declared Victory Over the Houthi Militia
When he approved a campaign to reopen shipping in the Red Sea by bombing the Houthi militant group into submission, President Trump wanted to see results within 30 days of the initial strikes two months ago.
By Day 31, Mr. Trump, ever leery of…
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Philippine elections deliver surprise backing for ex-President Duterte
MANILA — Filipinos delivered an upset in the country’s midterm elections on Monday, backing the family of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte in much greater numbers than expected in the key race for Senate seats.
The results, which are…
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Six Bulgarians jailed for spying for Russia
Six Bulgarians have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for spying for the Kremlin in the UK and across Europe.
During a lengthy trial in London, the Old Bailey court heard the cell was paid handsomely for their services, which included spying…
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Duterte elected mayor from ICC prison
Getty ImagesRodrigo Duterte giving a speech before his arrest in March Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained at The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been elected mayor of his family’s stronghold, according…
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Latest news bulletin | May 12th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
An Israeli-American soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in Gaza has been released by Hamas in what the militant group is calling a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.
The Israeli military confirmed…
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