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American Man Kidnapped, Taken Away on Boat in Philippines, Police Say
Four armed men shot and abducted a 26-year-old from Vermont in western Mindanao, the police said. He had been living in the area since May.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
Philippine court jails 17 militants for life for mass kidnapping of tourists
A Philippine court has convicted and sentenced to life 17 Islamic militants for kidnapping for ransom 21 people, including European tourists and Asian workers, more than two decades agoWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
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Arrested Philippine televangelist confronted in the Senate by women he's accused of sexually abusing
Former followers of an arrested Filipino televangelist confronted him in a Senate hearing Wednesday, accusing him of repeatedly abusing them sexually by portraying the assaults as their religious ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Tropical Storm Trami wreaks havoc in the Philippines, leaving dozens dead
Tropical Storm Trami has killed at least 26 people and forced more than 150,000 to flee their homes in the Philippines, officials said Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
At least 126 dead and missing after landslides, flooding in Philippines
On Saturday, President Ferdinand Marcos said that many areas remained isolated with people in need of rescue as the death toll climbed to nearly 130 after Tropical Storm Trami.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines
The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in the Philippines has reached nearly 130 and the president says many areas remain isolatedWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines
Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 85 people dead and 41 others missing.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
Tropical Storm Trami Hits Vietnam After Killing Dozens in the Philippines
The storm made landfall near Danang on Sunday after leaving at least 80 people dead last week.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Duterte tells Philippines ‘war on drugs’ inquiry he kept a death squad
Ex-president says he kept criminals to kill other criminals while mayor and offers no apologies at hearing investigating crackdowns. The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has told a ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Duterte Says He Takes Responsibility for Philippine Drug War
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was defiant in Senate testimony about the years of bloodshed that left thousands dead. “I did it for my country,” he said.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Duterte’s jarring testimony into drug killings in Philippines relives a nightmare for many
The cockiness, expletives and threats unleashed by former President Rodrigo Duterte in a Senate inquiry brought back the nightmare of the bloody “war on drugs” for many families of the thousands of ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed a “death squad” existed under his watch to control crime when he was Davao City mayor.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ in the Philippines – explained in 30 seconds
The former president faces an investigation by the international criminal court for crimes against humanity over the alleged extrajudicial killing of thousands of drug suspects. Soon after his ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
US confirms North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for training and possible Ukraine combat
The U.S. says 3,000 North Korean troops have deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious and warning that those forces will be “fair game” if they go ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Venice extends its day-tripper tax through next year to combat overtourism
Venice will extend its day-tripper tax through next year, increasing the number of days and doubling the fee to 10 euros for last-minute visitorsWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
LinkedIn says it has verified 55 million users in effort to combat AI's spread of scams, misinformation
LinkedIn is trying to thwart the spread of misinformation fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence by verifying users — more than 55 million so far.Business - CNBC - October 25
