Syria truce holding
A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey which back opposing sides in the conflict, appeared to hold early on Friday after a shaky start during the night…
World’s highest bridge opens in China
The world’s highest bridge has opened to traffic in China, connecting two provinces in the mountainous southwest and reducing travel times by as much as three-quarters, local authorities said Friday.
NBA: Westbrook tossed!
Russell Westbrook's tough night in Memphis was cut short when the Oklahoma City star was ejected in the third quarter of the Thunder's 114-80 NBA loss to the Grizzlies on…
Fed good for up to 3-4 years
Roger Federer says he hopes to play for at least another three or four years and that his “mind-set is for the long-term’’ in assessing his tennis future.
US sanctions Russia
President Barack Obama on Thursday unleashed a barrage of retaliatory measures against Moscow for meddling in the US election, imposing sanctions on two intelligence agencies, expelling 35 agents and shuttering…
Emoji culture
The Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was a pictograph, officially called the ‘Face with Tears of Joy’ emoji.
President Digong inspires Catandunganons
Catanduanes folks are particularly inspired by President Rodrigo Duterte’s prompt visit right after the weather permitted him to do so after villainous Typhoon Nina battered their province on Christmas day.
6 injured in Cotabato IED blast
Six persons were injured when an improvised explosive device apparently intended for an electric post went off at 10 p.m. here Wednesday, authorities said.
32 hurt in Leyte explosion
Thirty two persons were injured when a suspected improvised explosive device exploded while they were watching an amateur boxing competition in Hilongos, Leyte as part of its annual fiesta celebration…
Romanian huli sa cloned ATM cards
Isang Romanian ang dinakip ng mga pulis habang nagwi-withdraw ng pera sa ATM machine booth ng isang bangko gamit ang cloned credit cards at ATM cards.
More achievers 2016
Highspeed enumerates more achievers in 2016. Some of them are also newsmakers, but they are achievers first.
Lalaking nangmolestiya ng dalagita arestado
Inaresto ng mga awtoridad ang isang pedicab driver dahil umano sa pangmomolestiya sa isang 13-year-old high school student sa Pasay City noong Miyerkles.
Graduating student, crew cadet among missing in sea mishap
For the families of two of the 18 missing crewmen from the sunken MV Starlite Atlantic, their only wish now is to find their relatives – dead or alive.
Brother of JonBenet Ramsey sues CBS for $750M over documentary
The brother of slain Colorado child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey has filed a $750 million defamation lawsuit against CBS Corp over a documentary aired by the network theorizing that he…
Bong pinayagang mabisita ang ama
Pinayagan ng Sandiganbayan First Division si dating Senador Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. na mabisita ang amang may sakit kahapon mula 6 a.m. hanggang 12 p.m., at sa December 31 at…
Woods worth $740M, Jordan a billionaire, says Forbes
GOLFERS Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and former NBA player Michael Jordan are among the 20 wealthiest American celebrities, Forbes reported on Wednesday.
