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Casino mogul Steve Wynn sued for acting as agent for China

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 18 08:35 AM

The US Justice Department sued Las Vegas and Macau casino mogul Steve Wynn Tuesday to force him to register officially as an agent for the Chinese government. Read more »

US says ready to work with Marcos administration

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 03:19 PM

The US on Tuesday said it looks forward to working with the administration of presidential frontrunner Bongbong" Marcos to strengthen its alliance with the Philippines. Read more »

Chinese immigrant attacked US church over 'hatred of Taiwan': probe

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 17 06:41 AM

A Chinese immigrant who padlocked a church and opened fire on its Taiwanese-American congregation, killing one person and injuring five others, was motivated by hatred of the island and its people. Read more »

American dies in paragliding accident in Cebu

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 04:36 PM

An American national died in a paragliding accident Sunday in Oslob town in southern Cebu. Read more »

US in mourning, outrage after racist mass shooting

Jorge Uzon and Maggy Donaldson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 16 04:23 PM

Grieving Buffalo residents held vigils Sunday after a white gunman who officials have branded "pure evil" shot dead 10 people at a grocery store in a "racist" rampage. Read more »

Filipinos welcome Robredos upon arrival in New York

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 01:27 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo has arrived in New York City in the United States to attend the graduation of her youngest daughter Jillian. Read more »

1 dead, 4 critically injured in California church shooting

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 16 11:41 AM

One person was dead and 4 others in 'critical' condition after a shooting at a church near Los Angeles, law enforcement said. Read more »

Putin, more world leaders congratulate Marcos Jr

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 15 05:29 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as the leaders of Japan, Australia, and the foreign services of the UK and Israel congratulated Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Read more »

10 killed in 'racially motivated' shooting at Buffalo store

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 15 07:52 AM

A heavily armed 18-year-old white gunman shot 10 people dead on Saturday at a Buffalo, New York grocery store in a 'racially motivated' attack that he live-streamed on camera, authorities said. Read more »

US says Russia has forcibly taken 'thousands' of Ukrainians

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 13 09:31 AM

The United States on Thursday accused Russia of forcibly taking onto territory under its control tens of thousands of Ukrainians. Read more »

Biden welcomes Southeast Asian leaders with energy, security pledges

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 13 09:02 AM

US President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed Southeast Asian leaders to Washington, promising support for clean energy and maritime security in the face of a rising China. Read more »

US eyes trade deal-lite as SE Asian leaders gather

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 13 04:06 AM

China for more than a decade has been ASEAN's largest trading partner, despite widespread territorial rifts between Beijing and members of the bloc, especially Vietnam and the Philippines. Read more »

50 years after return, Okinawa's strategic importance grows for U.S.

Kyodo News
Posted at May 12 01:47 PM

Fifty years after Okinawa's reversion to Japanese rule, the southern island prefecture has become more important for U.S. forces as a strategic foothold, as China and North Korea move to challenge regional stability. Read more »

Passenger lands plane in Florida after pilot incapacitated

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 13 07:30 AM

A passenger without flying experience landed a small plane at a Florida airport after the pilot was rendered "incoherent" by a medical emergency, US media reported Wednesday. Read more »

Biden congratulates Marcos, seeks stronger US-PH ties

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 12 11:54 AM

US President Joe Biden congratulates presumptive president Bongbong Marcos Jr. after the late dictator's son swept the May 9 polls in a landslide. Read more »

US nears 1 million COVID dead

Peter Hutchison, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 12 10:22 AM

The United States is about to cross the threshold of 1 million deaths from COVID-19. Read more »

Solomons PM: Nothing sinister with China maritime deal

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 12 10:10 AM

The Solomon Islands' prime minister dismissed criticism of a new maritime investment deal with China, saying there was nothing "sinister" in the agreement. Read more »

Biden to call Bongbong, says Marcos spokesman

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 12 11:30 AM

US President Joe Biden is set to call presidential forerunner Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. just days after taking an insurmountable lead in the May 9 elections, Marcos' spokesman said Thursday. Read more »

Baby formula shortage sends US parents into panic

Delphine Touitou, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 12 08:11 AM

The United States is in the grip of a severe shortage of baby formula -- with a mass product recall aggravating pandemic supply chain woes. Read more »

Victims of Florida condo collapse reach $997-M settlement

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 12 08:01 AM

Survivors and families of people who died in last year's collapse of a beachfront condo building near Miami have reached a settlement of at least $997 million. Read more »