Duterte’s daughter Sara to run for Philippines vice presidency
Eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte files candidacy, ending speculation about her election plans.
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Cuban opposition figure arrested ahead of banned protest
Guillermo Farinas was arrested on Friday, his family said, three days before opposition figures plan to hold a protest.
Protests loom in Thailand after court ruling fuels anger
Lawyers worry ruling could lead to treason charges against key activists as protesters pledge to gather again on Sunday.
Ecuadorian court freezes ex-president’s bank account in probe
Court order freezes bank accounts of former President Rafael Correa and 19 others as part of a corruption investigation.
Vietnam reconsiders methane-emitting rice amid climate crisis
Country says it can no longer be 'rice first' as farmers urged to change planting techniques or consider alternatives.
Britney Spears hails ‘best day ever’ as conservatorship is ended
The pop star can now make her own medical, financial and personal decisions for the first time in nearly 14 years.
Activist recalls 1971 Manila blast as Marcos Jr candidacy looms
Marcos-era activist longs to return to Philippines after decades in exile but new political changes could spell trouble.
US jury can consider Rittenhouse provoked deadly violence: Judge
Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people, injuring a third at racial justice protests in Kenosha last year.
Rivian is now biggest US company by market value with no revenue
Rivian Automotive’s shares have soared 67 percent from their initial public offering price of $78 on Wednesday.
US charges ex-Trump aide Bannon for defying January 6 subpoena
Steve Bannon refused to testify in a House committee's investigation into the deadly US Capitol insurrection.
COP26 in extra time, as climate negotiators struggle for deal
Thorny issues including funding, cutting gas emission pledges and phasing out coal were unresolved as deadline passed.
Haitian gang leader says he will temporarily lift fuel blockades
Blockades have caused fuel shortages across Haiti, forcing hospitals, businesses and schools to limit operations.
World powers press for Libya elections but disputes remain
The elections are envisaged as a key moment in a UN-backed peace process to end a decade of violent chaos.
Why are giant conglomerates falling out of fashion?
GE, Toshiba and J&J all announced they were breaking up their empires into separate companies.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rising, despite COP26 pledges
Data from the national space research agency shows deforestation increased by 5 percent from October 2020.
Qatar has no plan to normalise ties with Syria: Foreign minister
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani's comments come after UAE foreign minister's visit to Damascus this week.
Biden, Xi will meet virtually on Monday, White House confirms
Meeting between US, Chinese presidents being held days after countries agree to cooperate on combatting climate change.
Americans keep quitting their jobs in record numbers
Some 4.4 million US workers quit their jobs in September, marking the second straight month of record quits.
Western countries slam new Sudan army-led council
US and allies say coup leader's appointment of ruling body undermines commitment to restore transition to democracy.
US consumer sentiment drops as inflation worries mount
Surging costs for food, gas and housing are eroding consumers’ purchasing power despite stronger wage growth.