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China's Yu Jing broke the 500 metre world record at the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships on Saturday.

Huge crowds of jubilant supporters hailed Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as she hit the campaign trail Sunday ahead of by-elections seen as a key test of the regime's commitment to reform.

Indonesian Christians held a prayer vigil in Jakarta on Sunday urging President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to re-open their church and stop intimidation by Muslim hardliners.

China on Sunday called for greater efforts towards "peace and stability" in the region, after the Philippines offered to allow more US troops on its territory.

Philippine police arrested two Taiwanese men and a Chinese on Sunday in a sting operation that netted illegal drugs worth over two million dollars, officials said.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic battled past Rafael Nadal in an epic, five-set Australian Open final which clocked in at 5hr 53min -- the longest title match in grand slam history -- early Monday.

Japanese winger Shinji Kagawa says German champions Borussia Dortmund are fully focused on defending the Bundesliga title after his two goals helped keep his side level at the top of the table with Bayern Munich.

Wow, what a marathon that was -- huge credit must go to the Serbian for staying in that fifth set to defend his title when he looked down and out at a break down to Rafael Nadal. Some incredible stamina was displayed by both players over almost six hours of tennis in a memorable final.

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said the agency is considering opening a branch office in Fukushima to monitor efforts to contain the world's worst atomic accident since Chernobyl, a report said.

By Anna ValmeroQUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA—Dog owner Ferdinand Lopez Robillos learned about being cautious of potential identity theft scammers the hard way. A true-blue pet lover, he recently fell victim of an online scam involving the supposed adoption of eight pomeranian puppies.The scam involved a pet adoption announcement …

China on Sunday called for greater efforts towards "peace and stability" in the region, after the Philippines offered to allow more US troops on its territory.

Philippine police arrested two Taiwanese men and a Chinese on Sunday in a sting operation that netted illegal drugs worth over two million dollars, officials said.

MANILA, Philippines - When you have a multiplex mall, twin vacation houses at an A-list subdivision in Tagaytay City, a mansion overlooking Taal Lake, another P160-M mansion in Ayala Heights (Quezon City), a private plane (with a bigger one coming soon), a yacht and an events place, what more can you wish for when you turn …

MANILA, Philippines - Talk n Text ended Powerade’s Cinderalla ride and completed its own incredible comeback tale as the Tropang Texters repulsed the Tigers, 110-101, for the PBA Philippine Cup championship at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last night.

By AMER R. AMOR, VERA Files (First of two parts) It was an image Butanding Interaction Officer (BIO) Allan Amanse swears he will remember for the rest of his life. A 28-year-old fisherman had joined him swim with a whale … Continue reading →

Maybe it's the new sponsor (Gilligan's) that's inspired them, or maybe it was getting snubbed in the latest UFL TV ad that's riled them up. Whatever it is, Stallion Gilligan's FC is showing everyone they're a team to reckon with … Continue reading →

After getting blown out in Game 1, coming close in Game 2 and losing in overtime in Game 3, the Powerade Tigers finally got it right on the fourth try, holding off a furious end-game rally by Talk 'N Text … Continue reading →