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U.S. senators to Duterte: Human rights violations must end
'While we remain a steadfast ally of the Philippines, we also remain resolute in defending human rights and the rule of law,' says US Democratic Senator Edward Markey
U.S. House passes Uighur bill urging sanctions on Chinese officials
The legislation adds to tensions between the two superpowers just as they are locked in negotiations to finalize a "phase one" deal to resolve their protracted trade war
U.S. advances sale of F-16 fighters to Taiwan
The decision to forward Taiwan's request for aircrafts to Congress for approval is 'an important step in support of Taiwan's self-defense efforts'
Malacañang slams U.S. senators for 'interfering' with PH sovereignty
The American senators who called on the Duterte government to drop charges against Senator Leila de Lima and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa should 'mind their own business,' says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo
Santiago resigns, SC junks Napoles bail petition, Trillanes to file libel case vs Nieto | Evening wRap
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Trillanes says he only presented 'facts' in meeting with U.S. senator
'Be assured that I pushed for the interests of our country. But let me emphasize that the interests of our country are not necessarily the same as the interests of Mr Duterte,' says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
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Trillanes meets with US Senator Rubio on Duterte drug war, PH-US ties
(UPDATED) Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a critic of President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, says his discussion with Senator Antonio Trillanes IV included the issue of protecting human rights amid the anti-drug campaign in the Philippines
U.S. bill filed to restrict arms exports to PNP
US Senator Benjamin Cardin says this proposed law shows the consequences if President Rodrigo Duterte s bloody war on drugs continues
U.S. senator threatens to block weapons sale to PNP
Senator Benjamin Cardin also says he is deeply disturbed by the invitation of President Donald Trump for President Rodrigo Duterte to visit the White House
Top U.S. diplomat snubs launch of own rights report
The report itself paints a bleak picture of the human rights situation in many countries but there is no attempt to draw out a global theme or to say whether things are generally getting better or worse
US Senators McCain, Rubio win their Republican primaries
Their primary victories set up high profile re election efforts in November as their party fights to retain control of Congress
Philrem on RCBC, Tito Karnavian, UN suspends Sharapova | 6PM wRap
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Marco Rubio exits White House race after Florida loss
UPDATED Rubio s demise in the presidential campaign leaves arch conservative Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich as the two men left fighting what appears to be an increasingly forlorn battle against Donald Trump
Clinton, Trump move closer to White House nominations
5th UPDATE Hillary Clinton takes a monumental step toward clinching the Democratic party s White House nomination while Donald Trump s seemingly unstoppable rush to victory hits a bump in Ohio
White House hopefuls in last push before 'Super Tuesday 2'
The latest major date in the run up to November s presidential election will see Democratic and Republican primary contests in the states of Florida Illinois Missouri North Carolina and Ohio
Tuesday's US primaries shaping up as referendum on Trump
The stakes could not be higher for the Republicans as billionaire Donald Trump seeks a huge lead
Trump loses badly in Wyoming, Washington DC Republican contests
UPDATED Marco Rubio takes DC while Ted Cruz takes Wyoming
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Republicans swap barbs for substance in Florida debate
UPDATED Candidates spar in measured tones without interrupting on immigration and visas trade tariffs Cuba policy climate change and what to do to reduce the terror threat
Clinton suffers surprise loss in key US primary as Trump triumphs
UPDATED In the Republican camp frontrunner Donald Trump scored major victories in both Michigan and Mississippi while Ted Cruz takes Idaho; Clinton takes Mississippi while Sanders gets Michigan in a surprise win
Trump, Cruz in two-way Republican race
On the other hand Hillary Clinton extends her frontrunner status in the Democratic contests but Senator Bernie Sanders shows he is still in the race with a pair of victories
Race for the White House: Cruz, Sanders score wins
3rd UPDATE Meanwhile Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton dominate the delegate rich state of Louisiana
5 more US states vote in presidential primary race
Donald Trump is ahead in the delegate count for the Republicans while Hillary Clinton is well ahead of rival Bernie Sanders on the Democratic side Will the next primaries be a game changer?
Trump gets thumbs down at conservative CPAC
A majority of audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference do not think Donald Trump is conservative enough How will this affect his campaign?
#USVote: Lessons from Super Tuesday
Four lessons learned from the events of Super Tuesday
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#USVote: Super Tuesday winners, state by state
3rd UPDATE Here is a state by state breakdown of projected winners on the pivotal day of the 2016 White House race
US elections: Clinton, Trump win big on Super Tuesday
UPDATED Super Tuesday is the most pivotal day of the presidential primary season so far with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hoping to wipe out all rivals for their party nominations
Super Tuesday: Trump, Clinton eye big boost
UPDATED Millions of people are taking part in Super Tuesday – a series of primary votes and caucuses in a dozen states stretching from Virginia on the east coast all the way to Alaska
Super Tuesday, Marcos’ burial, Europe’s refugee crisis | 12PM wRap
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PH hits China, NPC backs Poe, Leonardo DiCaprio | 6PM wRap
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Critics lash out at Trump over white supremacist backing
Conservatives and liberals alike rounded on Republican Donald Trump for refusing to reject an endorsement by David Duke a white nationalist who once led the Ku Klux Klan
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Trump under fierce attack by rivals at rancorous debate
3rd UPDATE The two freshman US senators launch broadsides against the brash billionaire who lashed out at his challengers in what quickly devolved into a shouting match
Trump storms to victory in Nevada Republican caucuses
3rd UPDATE It s Donald Trump s third straight victory in the race but Ted Cruz maintains he can beat Trump
Why Donald Trump could win the Republican presidential nomination
To the shock of the political world the 69 year old onetime reality TV star s nomination to be the Republican presidential candidate is now a genuine possibility
Comelec debate 2016, Trump and Clinton, Zika in Colombia | 12PM wRap
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Wins for Trump and Clinton in White House race
3rd UPDATE The wins for the brash billionaire and the former secretary of state give the candidates a major boost heading into the next major phase of the White House race – Super Tuesday on March 1
Trump attacked from all sides in bitter primary race
With just 4 days until the state s crucial primary Trump becomes yet again the focus of attacks by challengers to his frontrunner status
Republicans unite to block Obama on Supreme Court pick
The 6 challengers for the Republican nomination shared the stage in Greenville South Carolina for their final debate for the state s presidential primary on February 20
Clinton seeks rebound against Sanders at debate and beyond
Peeling African Americans away from Hillary Clinton will be crucial for Bernie Sanders especially in South Carolina where according to exit poll data some 55 of Democratic voters in 2008 were black
Republican White House field narrows as campaign moves south
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Hewlett Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina both called time on their presidential bids
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New Hampshire votes in high-profile US primary
UPDATED New Hampshire s primaries volatile as they are this year are known for their surprises leaving several candidates hopeful that they can outperform the narrative established by months of polling
New Hampshire: Small state, big deal in US election
Despite its small size New Hampshire s spot on the electoral calendar gives it special importance in the long state by state battle to select the Republican and Democratic candidates
What to watch for in New Hampshire primary
Voters in New Hampshire set to hold the United States first presidential primaries – here s what s worth watching closely
Poe maintains lead, final pitch for New Hampshire, Adele | 12PM wRap
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New Hampshire goes to the polls in crucial US vote
UPDATED New Hampshire heads to the polls in the crucial first US presidential primary
