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Russia counting on UN for Post-ISAF Afghanistan proposals

Russia counting on UN for Post-ISAF Afghanistan proposals

Moscow is counting on the UN to develop proposals regarding the international presence in Afghanistan after 2014, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.

UN envoy urges Iraqi leaders to protect civilians following bombings

UN envoy urges Iraqi leaders to protect civilians following bombings

The top UN official in Iraq on Friday urged the Iraqi leaders to better protect civilians following a wave of bombings across the country in recent days, a spokesman told reporters here.

Special election breaks tight mayoral race in ComVal town

Special election breaks tight mayoral race in ComVal town

The special election in Gabi Elementary School in Barangay Gabi here on Friday played a very vital role in breaking the tight competition between mayoralty candidates Lema Bolo and Adolfo Ang.

DOJ maintains opposition vs. joint probe with Taiwan

DOJ maintains opposition vs. joint probe with Taiwan

Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Friday maintained her opposition against the request of Taiwan to have a joint investigation in connection with the death of their citizen in a shooting incident involving the Philippine Coast Guard.

Alaska braces for Ginebra’s revenge

Alaska braces for Ginebra’s revenge

The Alaska Aces are preparing for the Gin King’s retaliation following the latter’s 70-87 loss in the series opener of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals.

Las Vegan wins first real-money online poker tourney in U.S.

Las Vegan wins first real-money online poker tourney in U.S.

A winner has been crowned in the first ever real-money online poker tournament in the United States.

Mancao picture fake — De Lima

Mancao picture fake — De Lima

Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Friday said the picture of former police Senior Supt. Cezar Mancao II which appeared in a newspaper Friday is fake.

Hong Kong stocks close 0.47 % higher

Hong Kong stocks close 0.47 % higher

Hong Kong stocks closed up 109.74 points, or 0.47 percent, at 23,321.22 on Friday.

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Tibet

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Tibet

The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) said Friday that infections of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed in cattle in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.

Chinese shares close higher Friday

Chinese shares close higher Friday

Chinese shares closed higher on Friday, led by power generator makers.