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Trump: US willing to talk with N. Korea under right conditions

WHITE HOUSE — U.S. President Donald Trump is expressing a willingness to talk with North Korea, but “only under the right conditions," while warning that if Pyongyang doesn’t abandon its nuclear...

US on China’s proposal to scrap term limits: ‘That’s a decision for China’

The White House says China's proposal to abolish presidential term limits — a move that could make Xi Jinping president for life — is an internal matter for Beijing. "I believe that's...

China proposes dropping term limits for President Xi Jinping

BEIJING — China says it plans to scrap a two-term limit for the country’s president and vice president, a move that could allow Chinese leader Xi Jinping to stay in office...

Trump budget request includes funds for border wall, military

WHITE HOUSE — U.S. President Donald Trump is sending a $4.4 trillion budget request to Congress that includes money for a southern border wall and building up the military, but is...

Ombudsman indicts Bohol mayor for overpriced building

The Office of the Ombudsman indicted Anda, Bohol Mayor Angelina Simacio for violation of Section 3(g) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) for an overpriced P2.4million multi-purpose...

Sorsogon town execs convicted for non-remittance of GSIS premiums

SORSOGON -– The Sandiganbayan has convicted four officials of a municipality in Sorsogon province for their failure to remit premium contributions to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Bulusan, Sorsogon Mayor Michael...

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