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Trump took gov't records from White House: Archives

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 08 12:33 PM

The US National Archives said Monday it had retrieved 15 boxes of records that had been improperly removed from the White House and taken to Donald Trump's southern Florida home -- including 'love letters' from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Read more »

UN calls for P8.6-B more aid for Odette survivors

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 02 10:15 PM

The United Nations on Monday appealed for an additional $169 million or P8.6 billion to provide aid to residents of areas battered by Typhoon Odette. Read more »

North Korea documentary shows limping Kim Jong Un

Hyonhee Shin, Reuters
Posted at Feb 01 08:48 PM

A North Korean documentary broadcast on Tuesday showed a limping leader Kim Jong Un as he tackles the impoverished country's "worst-ever hardships" amid the coronavirus pandemic and sanctions over its weapons programs. Read more »

UN: Typhoon Odette destruction 'badly underestimated'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 21 05:38 PM

The United Nations said destruction caused by Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) in the Philippines had been "badly underestimated" in initial assessments, tripling the number of people "seriously affected" to nine million. Read more »

Big brands call for global pact to cut plastic production

John Geddie and Joe Brock, Reuters
Posted at Jan 17 08:23 AM

International brands including Coca Cola and PepsiCo called on Monday for a global pact to combat plastic pollution that includes cuts in plastic production, a key growth area for the oil industry. Read more »

UN calls for swift 'recovery, reconstruction' in Odette-hit areas

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 03:55 PM

The United Nations on Sunday appealed for more support to hasten the 'recovery and reconstruction' in areas battered by Typhoon Odette. Read more »

Kim Jong Un seeks more 'military muscle' after missile test

Cat Barton, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 12 04:43 PM

Pictures in state media showed Kim using binoculars to observe the second missile launch by the nuclear-armed nation in less than a week. Read more »

N. Korea starts New Year with apparent ballistic missile launch

Hyonhee Shin and Chang-Ran Kim, Reuters
Updated as of Jan 05 11:37 AM

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, authorities in the region reported. Read more »

Why China complained vs Elon Musk's satellites

Kristin Huang, South China Morning Post
Posted at Dec 30 02:49 PM

The two incidents this year involving satellites from Elon Musk’s company SpaceX prompted a complaint to the UN and calls on the US to act. China is worried America wants to dominate space and some observers believe the tech entrepreneur’s company may serve that ambition. Read more »

UN releases $12 million relief aid for Odette survivors

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 24 08:48 PM

The United Nations has released $12 million relief assistance for victims of Typhoon Odette, a week after the powerful tropical cyclone battered several regions in the Philippines. Read more »

UN seeks $106.5 million in aid after Typhoon Odette

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 24 01:44 PM

The United Nations will kick off a campaign Friday to raise more than 100 million dollars in aid for victims of Typhoon Odette. Read more »

UN lends support to Odette-ravaged areas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 04:57 PM

The United Nations said Monday it was coordinating with the Philippine government to provide support to victims of Typhoon Odette. Read more »

PH votes against UN probe into Ethiopia abuses

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 17 04:28 PM

The Philippines is voting against a resolution calling for an international investigation on allegations of violations and abuses in Ethiopia. Read more »

Isko eyes naval buildup if he wins in 2022 elections

Kyodo News
Posted at Dec 13 08:00 PM

Presidential aspirant Isko Moreno said he wants to beef up the country's naval forces amid China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. Read more »

'In no circumstances' is forced vaccination OK: UN rights chief

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 08 08:57 PM

Countries considering introducing vaccine mandates in the fight against COVID-19 must ensure they respect human rights, the UN rights chief said. Read more »

U.N. adopts anew Japan's anti-nuke resolution

Kyodo News
Posted at Dec 07 12:54 PM

The U.N. General Assembly on Monday adopted a Japan-sponsored resolution calling for the total elimination of nuclear arms for the 28th consecutive year. Read more »

UN official criticizes migrant deportations from southern U.S. border

Sofia Menchu, Reuters
Posted at Dec 01 02:42 AM

A top United Nations official has criticized the United States' deportation of migrants from its southern border, pushing Washington for faster action to roll back hardline immigration policies left over from the previous administration. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 26, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 12:30 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Women march against violence

Ailen Diaz, Reuters
Posted at Nov 26 11:00 AM

"Around the world, conflict, climate-related natural disasters, food insecurity and human rights violations are exacerbating violence against women,” United Nations Women chief Sima Bahous cited. Read more »

Time for fresh look at China’s unique global donor-borrower role: report

Linda Lew, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Nov 21 06:13 PM

While bringing ample benefits, China’s growing contributions and influence in global organizations like the World Bank and the United Nations should be reconsidered, a new report on China’s international engagement has concluded. Read more »