Many Nicaraguan businesses closed as 24-hour strike begins
Around 20,000 shops and businesses closed in a show of support to tortured, jailed protesters against President Daniel Ortega's government
#BoycottBlackouts: Confronting the media's disappearing labor beat
'Dear journalists, if workers win their struggles, democracy wins, justice wins, and you win.'
26 children killed by coalition strikes in Yemen – UN
4 other children were also killed in a separate sir-strike by the Saudi-led coalition in Al-Durayhimi, Yemen
U.S. supplied bomb that killed Yemeni children, says report
CNN reports that details on the shrapnel indicate it was a laser-guided Mk 82 bomb manufactured by defense contractor Lockheed Martin
40 children killed in Yemen bus strike – Red Cross
The new casualty toll comes as a mass funeral is held for many of the dead children on Monday, August 13
Enamoring, amazing: 'Strike Back' cast on filming in Malaysia
Stars Warren Brown, Daniel MacPherson, Alin Sumarwata, and Yasemin Allen talk about what it's like to work on this side of the world
The week in photos: July 28-August 3, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Monday, June 25
Many areas in Albay suspend classes on Monday due to the planned mass transportation strike in Bicol
Piston, other groups to hold transport strike on June 25
Aside from the government's jeepney phaseout program, the groups will also protest rising fuel prices caused by the TRAIN law
Military probes pregnant woman's death in Maguindanao mortar strike
While waiting for the result of the probe, the military sends representatives to provide financial support and condole with the families of the victims
LOOK: Why NutriAsia workers are on strike
Some outsourced workers at NutriAsia’s facilities are paid P380 a day
Deadly clashes persist amid Nicaragua national strike
(3rd UPDATE) Fierce unrest in other areas persists, leaving at least 4 dead during pro-government attacks on activists guarding barricades
Frightened residents flee military air strikes vs BIFF
(UPDATED) The military is conducting operations against a faction of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State
Brazil, 9 days into grinding strike, still a transport hell
The truck strike has been crippling fuel, food, and other freight across the continent-sized industrial and agricultural powerhouse
Brazil cuts fuel prices after strike leaves food, fuel scarce
The price cut, equal to 0.46 reais a liter, is to be locked in place for 60 days, Brazil's president says in televised remarks
U.S.-led strike hits regime positions in east Syria – state media
'Some of our military positions between Albu Kamal and Hmeimeh were hit this morning in an aggression by American coalition warplanes,' a military source says
11 Iranians among dead in Israel strikes on Syria Thursday – monitor
Among those killed are 6 Syrian soldiers and 21 foreign fighters in Israeli strikes on Thursday, May 10
Israel hits Iranian posts in Syria: What we know
Here's what we know about what was hit, how the world reacted, and what could happen next
Lightning strike kills 6 in Negros Occidental
Four of the fatalities are siblings, aged 9 to 12
Chemical inspectors await all-clear to begin work in Syria's Douma
Syrian Ambassador Bashar Jaafari tells a meeting of the UN Security Council that the team of experts will begin work on Wednesday, April 18, once they receive the all-clear from the security detail
U.N. rejects Russia bid to condemn strikes on Syria
The Russian measure would have condemned the 'aggression' against Syria and demanded that US, UK, and France refrain from any further strike
Blasts shake Damascus as U.S. and allies launch Syria strikes
As dawn broke, plumes of smoke can be seen rising from the city's north and east
Syria forces enter Douma, last holdout in rebel bastion – state media
Douma is the last rebel-held town in the Eastern Ghouta suburb of Damascus, and is the site of the alleged gas attack that prompted a volley of Western air strikes on Saturday
Syria: from 'chemical attack' to retaliatory strikes
Here is a recap of a week of high-stakes international drama
The week in photos: April 7-13, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
U.S., France, Britain launch strikes on Syria
(UPDATED) The countries launch a series of air strikes in response to alleged chemical weapons attacks
Filipinos in Syria urged to stay home amid U.S.-led air strikes
(UPDATED) 'So far, the Embassy has not received any reports of Filipino casualties in the attacks that appear to have targeted military installations in and around Damascus,' says Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato
The week in photos: March 31-April 6, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
The week in photos: March 17-23, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Meme page? Netizens hit DOTr's Facebook post vs jeepney strike
(UPDATED) Netizens say the 'arrogant' post on the transportation department's verified Facebook account on March 19 demonizes activists
Piston says Malacañang 'spreading fake news' on transport strike
(UPDATED) The Philippine National Police says it has not monitored any threats in Metro Manila
#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Tuesday, March 20
'In view of actual and/or imminent threats posed by some groups, we are suspending classes at all levels in Metro Manila effective today, March 20, to safeguard the safety of students,' says Malacañang, even if there is no transport strike
Who won the March 19 transport strike?
Despite an exchange of statements, the government and transport group Piston have not moved closer to a consensus
IN PHOTOS: 'Listen to us!' - Piston to gov't
It's the first nationwide strike in 2018 since the modernization program started
'Vainglory' becomes first mobile MOBA to be part of China's top esports event
The game will join heavyweights such as 'Dota 2' and 'Counter Strike: Go' in China's premier gaming tournament, the World Electronic Sports Games
Piston to hold transport strike against jeepney phaseout on March 19
Piston, with No To Jeepney Phaseout Coalition, will hold a transport strike from 12:01 am on Monday
The world of online games arrives in China for WESG Grand Final
Victory at the $5.5-million World Electronic Sports Games Grand Final will also ensure immortality in the eyes of the millions of eSport fans
UN Geneva staff plan work stoppage over pay cuts
(UPDATED) It is still unclear how many of the 9,500 United Nations staff in Geneva are joining the strike on Tuesday, February 27
Air France passengers grounded by strike
'Air France regrets this situation and is making every effort to minimize the inconvenience this strike action may cause to its customers,' it says in a statement
Air France strike to affect half of long-haul flights
Air France asks travellers to postpone trips at no extra cost
U.S. seeks to continue 'working closely' with Philippine military
'The Philippines is one of our 5 allies in the region. We've had a close relationship for a very long time and we want to continue that relationship,' says a spokesman of the US Navy's Carl Vinson Strike Group
U.S. flexes muscle in the Philippines amid concerns vs China
'We wish to continue working closely with the Philippine military,' says Lieutenant Commander Tim Hawkins, USS Carl Vinson public affairs officer
U.S.-backed Israel vows action vs Iran 'entrenchment' in Syria
The United States supports Israel for its strikes in Syria, blaming Iran for escalating violence in the war-wracked country
The week in photos: February 3-9, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
PNP to fire police officials with subordinates linked to drugs
This 'one strike policy' for negligent police chiefs is included in the new drug war guidelines of the Philippine National Police
Air strikes kill at least 17 civilians in Syria rebel enclave: monitor
Eastern Ghouta, one of the last remaining opposition strongholds in the country, is the target of near-daily air raids
Ateneo employees stage protest to demand higher wages
(UPDATED) The Ateneo Employees and Workers Union argues that the school has enough funds to provide 'reasonable increases' in their wages and benefits
Duterte tells transport group Piston, be ready for rubber bullets
President Rodrigo Duterte says he will deploy the military and police to manage jeepney drivers' protests
Saudi-led strike on Yemen TV station kills 4 – rebels
The head guard – himself wounded in the attack – tells reporters at the scene the strike hit his staff's sleeping quarters, killing 4 of his colleagues
IN PHOTOS: Groups protest arrest of Piston's George San Mateo
The groups condemn the 'illegal and arbitrary' arrest of transport leader George San Mateo on Tuesday, December 5. Senator Grace Poe says it's even 'unclear what exactly San Mateo violated.'
