CHISINAU, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -–Supporters of Moldova’s communists staged mass rallies this weekend demanding the resignation of the country’s pro-European government and calling for closer ties with Russia, local media reported Sunday. Thousands…
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Indonesia is important US partner: John Kerry
NUSA DUA, Bali, (PNA/Antara News) — US Secretary of State John Kerry said the US remained strong and there had not been any change regarding its foreign policy, adding that Indonesia is…
APEC Ministers want region to fulfil role as engine of global growth
NUSA DUA (Bali), (PNA/Bernama) — Ministers of the 21-member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have reiterated their commitment towards a seamless regional economy. They are also committed to integrate, to…
Najib to deliberate on APEC’s three priorities during AELM
KUALA LUMPUR, (PNA/Bernama) –Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is scheduled to deliberate on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)’s three priorities during the 21st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Bali,…
TPPA May not be concluded this year, says Najib
PUTRAJAYA, (PNA/Bernama) –The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is expected to take a longer time to be concluded than its initial year-end timeline, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. “The end…
CIDG agent wounded in Pangasinan shooting
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, (PNA)–An agent of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) cheated death when he was shot inside his Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) while he was parking it in his garage…
Papuans enter Bali consulate to seek APEC call for prisoner release
NUSA DUA, Indonesia, (PNA/Kyodo) — Three Papuan activists entered the grounds of the Australian consulate in Indonesia’s Bali early Sunday to underline their call for leaders of the 21-member APEC to urge…
Latin American space doctor coaches Filipino astronauts
MANILA, (PNA) — The timely visit of the first Latin American space doctor, Dr. Thais Russomano, gave perfect opportunity for the two Filipino astronauts to learn about the rigors of space travel…
Taiwan’s ex-Vice Pres. Siew meets Chinese Pres. Xi at APEC
By Ko Shu-ling TAIPEI, (PNA/Kyodo) — Former Taiwan Vice President Vincent Siew met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum annual meeting in Bali, Indonesia on…
At least 11 killed in 2 suicide car bombs in northern Iraq
MOSUL, Iraq, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least 11 killed and over 60 wounded when two suicide car bombs went off at a village near the city of Tal Afar in Iraq’s northern province…
Cambodia opposition rallies at capital’s Freedom Park
PHNOM PENH, (PNA/Xinhua) — Cambodian opposition party held a people’s congress on Sunday afternoon at the capital’s Freedom Park to collect its supporters’ thumbprints against the results of the July 28 election…
President Aquino vows to concentrate on good governance
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA) — Getting re-elected for another term as President of the Philippines remains farthest from the mind of President Benigno S. Aquino III who said on Sunday that he will…
Recto eyes mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all 6.1M senior citizens
MANILA, (PNA)–Senator Ralph Recto has filed a bill that will provide mandatory PhilHealth coverage for the entire 6.1 million senior citizens by removing the limitation under the law that grants the statutory…
President Aquino arrives in Bali, Indonesia for 21st APEC Summit
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III arrived here on Sunday to attend the 21st Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation from October 6 to 8. The President left Manila at 8 a.m….
Aquino government welcomes SWS survey showing seven out of 10 Filipinos believe that lasting peace is still attainable
MANILA, (PNA) — The Aquino government welcomed the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing that seven out of 10 Filipinos still believe that just and lasting peace is attainable, a Palace…