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Activists protest near US Embassy

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 04:05 PM

Protesters scuffle with members of the Manila Police District (MPD) during a protest near the US Embassy in Manila on Saturday. Read more »

Migrant, with dog, crosses 8 countries en route to US

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 21 10:48 AM

‘He has also crossed everything just like us, he eats the same we eat, he's also a migrant.’ Read more »

Biden begins Asia trip, under North nuclear shadow

Sebastian Smith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 20 06:50 PM

US President Joe Biden arrived in South Korea Friday, his first Asia trip as US leader, aiming to cement ties with regional security allies. Read more »

Elon Musk: Sexual misconduct claim 'utterly untrue'

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 20 06:36 PM

Elon Musk rejected on Thursday allegations that he groped and exposed himself to a flight attendant 6 years ago. Read more »

US, Russia trade blame on food insecurity

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 20 11:01 AM

The United States and Russia blamed each other Thursday for the worsening food situation around the world as the war in Ukraine unfolds. Read more »

US lawmakers mull laws to help defend Taiwan vs China

Robert Delaney, South China Morning Post
Posted at May 20 10:57 AM

US lawmakers discussed measures on Thursday that Washington should take to help defend Taiwan against any moves by mainland China’s military, including expedited weapon sales meant to arm Taipei 'to the teeth'. Read more »

US warship to be named after Filipino sailor

ABS-CBN North America Bureau
Updated as of May 20 08:59 AM

History was made today after US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced that a US warship will be named after Filipino Fireman Second Class Telesforo Trinidad. Read more »

N. Korea completes preparation for nuclear weapon test

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 19 02:03 PM

North Korea has completed preparations for a nuclear test and is seeking the best moment to carry it out. Read more »

U.S. embassy in Kyiv reopens after 3-month closure

Kyodo News
Posted at May 19 12:58 PM

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv reopened Wednesday after a three-month closure due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to the State Department. Read more »

Rare monkeypox outbreaks detected in N.America, Europe

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 19 12:40 PM

Health authorities in North America and Europe have detected dozens of suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox since early May. Read more »

'Massive setback' if US abortion rights overturned: UN rights chief

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 19 11:00 AM

Overturning the ruling that guaranteed nationwide access to abortion in the US would be contrary to int'l standards, the UN's human rights chief said. Read more »

Biden sells renewed US leadership in first Asia trip

Sebastian Smith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 19 10:54 AM

Joe Biden leaves Thursday for his first trip as president to Asia convinced that the confrontation with Russia has reinvigorated US leadership. Read more »

'How to murder your husband' writer on trial for murder of husband

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 19 10:24 AM

A writer who penned a piece titled 'How To Murder Your Husband' is on trial in the United States for...killing her husband. Read more »

'Historic' equal pay deal for US footballers

Becca MILFELD, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 19 08:09 AM

The US men's and women's national soccer teams will receive equal pay under new contracts that feature an unprecedented split of World Cup prize money. Read more »

China warns Japan against joining forces with US

Amber Wang, South China Morning Post
Updated as of May 19 11:23 AM

Beijing has criticized Japan’s recent comments on Taiwan and warned it not to join forces with the United States to confront China. Read more »

Japan urges China to play 'responsible' role on Ukraine crisis

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 18 03:05 PM

Japan's foreign minister urged Beijing to "play a responsible role" on Russia's invasion of Ukraine in his first talks with his Chinese counterpart in 6 months. Read more »

US is flooded with guns: justice dept

Paul Handley, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 18 11:26 AM

The US is swimming in personal weapons that have stoked a surge in gun violence, murders and suicides, according to the Justice Department report. Read more »

US to ASEAN: No pressure to distance from Russia

Amber Wang, South China Morning Post
Updated as of May 18 02:58 AM

The US has not tried to persuade Asean countries to distance themselves from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior US official said on Tuesday during a briefing about the recently concluded US-ASEAN summit. Read more »

The lowdown on nutribun

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 10:59 PM

How did nutribun become a household name and why is it associated with Ferdinand Marcos Sr's regime? Read more »

US heads to polls for Senate race roiled by last-minute drama

Frankie Taggart, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 17 09:44 PM

Pennsylvania picks its candidates Tuesday for the crucial US midterm elections in a contest that has gripped the political establishment -- with a Democratic frontrunner suffering an 11th-hour stroke and a far-right Republican outsider surging into contention. Read more »