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

Town honors dog that saved 2 girls in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Every dog has its day, but few canines get a motorcade on their return home. Kabang, who lost half her face jumping in front of a motorcycle to … FULL STORY

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes off Philippines

NEW YORK (AP) -- The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.2 earthquake has struck off the eastern Philippines. The U.S.G.S. reported that the quake hit at 4:33 a.m. local … FULL STORY

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Obama: NSA secret data gathering 'transparent'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama defended top secret National Security Agency spying programs as legal in a lengthy interview Monday, and called them transparent — even though they are authorized … FULL STORY

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Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women … FULL STORY