Communist rebels abduct five soldiers in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Communist rebels posing as government troops have abducted five Philippine army soldiers on the outskirts of a southern city, the military said … FULL STORY

Philippine ferry sinks with about 60 aboard

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An inter-island ferry with about 60 people on board sank in the central Philippines early Friday, and coast guard said that 34 people have been … FULL STORY

Philippines vows to defend territory, sovereignty

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Philippine President Benigno Aquino III vowed Wednesday his country will not back down from any challenge to its sovereignty and territory amid a sea … FULL STORY

Philippines wants better protection for UN troops

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said Tuesday that he wants better protection and a robust mandate for the country's U.N. contingent in the … FULL STORY

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US House committee takes up tough immigration bill

WASHINGTON – A key committee in the Republican-led House moved Tuesday toward approving a tough enforcement-focused immigration bill opposed by Democrats and immigrant advocates, who interrupted the … FULL STORY

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CPDPP warns HLB could wipe out CA citrus trees

LOS ANGELES – The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), a statewide collaboration of agriculture officials and citrus industry representatives, held a press briefing on June 6 … FULL STORY