Prosecutors Drop Most Charges Against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte
The prosecution has dropped most of the charges against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving only those related to allegedly misreporting assets.
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Deadly quake off southern Philippines causes houses to collapse
Terrified schoolchildren and collapsed buildings. Around 30 people have lost their lives and more than 200 have been injured in a powerful earthquake off the southern Philippines. A tsunami warning was issued, but that danger is now considered over.
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House approves impeachment charges against Sara Duterte which include bribery, corruption, extortion and alleged death threat
Sara Duterte, vice president of the Philippines and daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who has been indicted on criminal charges, is facing impeachment.
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Bondi shooter suspected of 59 crimes
The surviving Bondi Beach shooter has woken from his coma and has been formally charged with 59 offences, including one act of terrorism and 15 murders.
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Rising death toll in the wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi
Monster Typhoon Kalmaegi continues to claim lives as it makes landfall in Southeast Asia. At least five people have died in Vietnam and the death toll in the Philippines has risen to 188.
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Disaster declared in the Philippines – 140 dead in typhoon
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi is rising in the Philippines. President Ferdinand Marcos has declared a national disaster. 140 people have been confirmed dead and more than 120 are missing after the storm, which is the deadliest in the world this year.
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Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome
Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried. In attendance are royalty, tens of thousands of mourners – and a long list of the world's most powerful leaders. However, for some, the pomp leaves a bitter aftertaste.
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