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4 killed by lightning strike in Pangasinan
A farmer, a pedestrian, and two girls are struck dead by lightning in 3 separate incidents in Pangasinan
Turkish drones kill 19 Syrian government soldiers as tensions soar
The report comes hours after Turkey shot down two Syrian warplanes
CGI remake of 1st Pokémon movie arrives on Netflix as part of Pokémon Day 2020
New and special Pokémon will also be appearing in 'Pokémon Go' and 'Pokémon Sword' and 'Shield'
Iraq commemorates top commander killed in U.S. strike
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis was the deputy head of the Hashed al-Shaabi, a loose network of paramilitary groups formed in 2014 to fight jihadists that has since been absorbed into the Iraqi state
Israeli strikes kill 23 Syrian, foreign fighters in Syria
The reported Israeli strikes come as government forces press a blistering offensive against Syria's last major rebel bastion, in the Idlib region in the northwest
Caloocan police urged to stop 'illegal' detention of 10 labor organizers
Faculty members of the Ateneo de Manila University's Philosophy Department join the call for their release
New air strike on pro-Iran convoy in Iraq ahead of Soleimani funeral
(UPDATED) The new strike targets a convoy belonging to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an Iraqi paramilitary network whose Shiite-majority factions have close ties to Iran
Pro-Iran protesters leave U.S. embassy in Baghdad
The Hashed calls on its supporters to leave the embassy and regroup outside the Green Zone 'out of respect for the state'
French unions vow no surrender in month-long pension strike
The government says the changes are necessary to make the system fairer for all and more sustainable, but unions argue that workers, particularly in the public sector, will lose out
Tear gas fired at pro-Iran protesters outside U.S. embassy in Baghdad
Security forces inside fire tear gas at the protesters, several of whom are reported wounded and ferried away by ambulances
IN PHOTOS: New Year fireworks, smoke, and tear gas as decade begins with a bang
(UPDATED) Revellers watch fireworks display from Australia to the United Kingdom to welcome 2020
Macron set to stand firm in pension strike standoff
Union leaders are demanding Macron drop his plan for a single points-based system and a 'pivot age' of 64 to benefit from a full pension, above the official retirement age of 62
Angry Iraq protesters attack U.S. embassy over strikes
(3rd UPDATE) The demonstrators are protesting US airstrikes that killed at least 25 fighters
Washington says Baghdad failed to 'protect' Americans
But Iraqi demonstrators torched US flags across 3 cities in Baghdad after the deadly air strikes that targeted bases of the Hezbollah Brigades
Iran says U.S. strikes on Iraq show its 'support for terrorism'
Iran's government spokesman Abbas Mousavi says the presence of foreign forces in the region was the cause of insecurity and tensions
U.S. strikes on pro-Iran group in Iraq kill 25, sparking anger
(UPDATED) Iraqi leaders fear their country could become a battleground between Tehran and Washington, in a context where they are also grappling with huge street protests against corruption
French government, unions exchange barbs in strike deadlock
The strike has now lasted 25 days and is on course to surpass the longest transport strike in France which lasted for 28 days in the 1980s
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fire – army
The army says the 'projectile was fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israeli territory and was intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system'
Day 5 of public transport chaos as French strike bites
The biggest labor unrest in years comes as France's economy is already dented by more than a year of weekly anti-government demonstrations by so-called 'yellow vest' activists protesting unemployment and waning spending power
No let-up in French strikes as fresh turmoil hits weekend
The walkouts would last well into next week, unions warn
France braces for second day of stoppages as strike bites
The strike is seen as a major test for President Emmanuel Macron's ambitious vision of reforming France
'Wide-scale' Israeli strikes kill 11 fighters in Syria – monitor
The Israeli army says they carried out dozens on strikes against the Iranian elite Quds Force and the Syrian military, in response to 4 rockets fired at Israel a day before
Israel intercepts rocket fire from Syria, reportedly hits back
The flareup comes after a major escalation in and around Gaza following Israel's targeted killing of a commander of Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, which is allied with Damascus
'They're not criminals': Vico Sotto backs arrested workers in labor strike
'These people are not criminals. They are fighting for what they believe to be just,' says Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto in defending workers who held a strike against Regent Foods Corporation
Israel to probe 'unexpected' civilian casualties in Gaza strike
Thirty-four Palestinians are dead after a strike targeting Islamic Jihad in Gaza
Turkey-led strikes kill 14 civilians in northeast Syria
Syrian Democratic Forces spokesman Mustefa Bali says Turkey is clearly violating the terms of the agreement reached during a visit to Ankara by US Vice President Mike Pence
Teachers' strike in Chicago cancels classes for 300,000 students
At the heart of the dispute is class sizes and resources rather than pay, with teachers saying they want more social workers, nurses and librarians for their students
[OPINION] Jeepney strikes as justified resistance
"We are all failed by the system. We can blame our drivers all we want, but these complaints are misguided. This oppression is not the fault of the masses."
Enchong Dee hits MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago over transport strike statement
'Why not provide for the jeepney driver’s modernization?' says the actor
‘Libreng Sakay' cushions transport strike’s impact
Piston says that Metro Manila, along with other areas in the country, were 95% paralyzed by the strike
LTFRB threatens to suspend, cancel franchises of operators who joined strike
The PUV modernization program will continue despite the transport strike, says Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin Delgra III
IN PHOTOS: Piston says nationwide transport strike a success
Despite contradicting statements from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Piston claims high participation rates in Rizal, Alabang, Navotas, Davao, Southern Tagalog, and Angeles, Pampanga
Malacañang 'will not be intimidated' by September 30 transport strike
Transport groups will again protest the government's public utility vehicle modernization program, but Malacañang says the program is 'long overdue'
Libreng sakay: Free rides on Monday due to nationwide transport strike
Some local government units are offering free transport for their citizens as transport groups are set to hold a nationwide strike
#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Monday, September 30, 2019
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of areas and schools where classes have been suspended for Monday, September 30, 2019, due to a nationwide transport strike
'Kapag may isa, maraming sumusunod': Leading a Philippine youth climate strike
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg captured the world’s attention with her solo protest and chilling speeches. Five Filipino activists tell their stories on how they gained courage in one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change.
What does it mean to go on strike for the climate?
Responding to the leaders' lack of action on the climate crisis, voices of the youth are slowly amplified through the global climate strike
From the streets to the summit: Young climate leaders mobilize at UN
The UN invites some 500 young activists and entrepreneurs to join the first United Nations Youth Climate Summit
Environmental activists get down and dirty on mass cleanup day
Thousands of volunteers conduct cleanups a day after massive climate protests around the globe
Paris climate march organizers call for protest end after clashes
'Take no risks and leave the march for the climate. The conditions for a non-violent march are not in place,' co-organizer Greenpeace tells French protesters after violence erupts during the climate march in Paris
IN PHOTOS: Filipino youth call for urgent action as global climate strike begins
The global climate strike urges everyone to join the youth in demanding climate justice, and put pressure on politicians and companies to set more effective measures to preserve the environment
'Millions' protest in youth-led global climate strike
(UPDATED) From Sydney to Seoul, Manila to Mumbai, children heed the rallying cry of fellow teen activist Greta Thunberg and shut their textbooks in a collective call to action
Students joining climate strikes may be excused from classes – DepEd
But students need to get the consent of their parents or guardians to participate
Auto workers' strike batters General Motors shares
Workers from 31 plants opt to walk out after talks between the company and the United Auto Workers Union hit an impasse
[OPINION] The climate emergency challenge: It's time
Join us at the UP Diliman Campus College of Science Amphitheater, 2:00 to 6:00 PM, as we aim to set the world record for the biggest number of people to make a human earth formation
Drone strikes on Saudi Arabia ripple across oil market, diplomacy
Here is what we know about the implications of the strike on the world's largest oil processing facility and nearby Khurais, which hosts a massive oil field
LIST: Mobilizations for 2019 Philippine climate strike
Environmental groups lead the call for climate justice through climate strikes happening around the country
Lightning strike kills farmer, injures 3 in Negros Occidental town
The 42-year-old farmer and his 3 companions were seeking refuge from a heavy downpour when the incident happened, say local officials
More than 100 believed killed in Yemen air strike – ICRC
The Saudi-led military coalition says it launched air strikes against a Huthi military target that 'stores drones and missiles'
Syria resumes Idlib air strikes after scrapping ceasefire
The northwestern region of some 3 million people is one of the last major centers of resistance to President Bashar al-Assad's regime after 8 years of war
