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April 24, 2017
USA

Obama Returns to Public Eye with Chicago Event

Former U.S.
Former President Barack Obama hosts a conversation on civic engagement and community organizing, April 24, 2017, at the University of Chicago in Chicago.
April 14, 2017
USA

Peace Walk Highlights Gun Violence in Chicago on Christian Holy Day

A religious procession on Good Friday made its way through the Chicago neighborhood of Englewood, one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the city
Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago leads a prayer walk for peace through the Englewood neighborhood, which is regularly the scene of gun violence, Chicago's South Side, April 14, 2017.
April 14, 2017
USA

Chicago March for Peace

Participants march for peace in a prayer walk, April 14, 2017, through one Chicago neighborhood hit hard by gun violence, the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
May 13, 2016
East Asia Pacific

US, China Warily Await Manila Leader's South Sea Stance

When the Philippines officially declares Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte president, the international community will be watching closely as his
Front-running presidential candidate Mayor Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his second news conference after voting in a polling precinct at Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School, Matina district, his hometown in Davao city in southern Philippines
May 09, 2016
East Asia Pacific

Controversial Mayor Looks Set to Take Philippine Presidency

A tough-talking mayor from the southern Philippines looks set to win presidential elections in that country after taking an insurmountable lead in the
Philippine presidential candidate and Davao city mayor Rodrigo 'Digong' Duterte speaks during campaign rally in Manila May 1, 2016.
May 09, 2016
East Asia Pacific

Trump-like Candidate Has Huge Lead in Philippines Election

A tough-talking mayor from the southern Philippines is well ahead in country’s presidential race according to unofficial vote tallies from Monday's
Front-running presidential candidate Mayor Rodrigo Duterte smiles during a news conference shortly after voting in a polling precinct at Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School, Matina district, his hometown in Davao city in southern Philippines ,
May 06, 2016
East Asia Pacific

Philippine Presidential Race Heats Up Days Before Vote

With the race for Philippine president shaping up to be one big popularity contest between the four main contenders, the economic gains, security
Election posters for the 2016 national elections hang above a busy road in Tondo, Manila, April 26, 2016.
May 04, 2016
East Asia Pacific

Philippine Dictator's Son Maintains Appeal Ahead of National Polls

On an recent uncomfortably hot Sunday morning, Philippine Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Vice-presidential candidate Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. waves to supporters during his campaign sortie in Muntinlupa city, southeast of Manila, Philippines, Feb. 22, 2016.
April 26, 2016
East Asia Pacific

Analysts: Philippine Beheading for Money, Not Religion

An insurgency group-turned-kidnap for ransom gang has been highly active in the southern Philippines in recent weeks, with several abductions of
Philippine National Police Director General Ricardo Marquez reads the joint statement of the military and police on the beheading of Canadian hostage John Ridsdel of Calgary, Alberta by Muslim extremist Abu Sayyaf group in southern Philippines on Apr
April 14, 2016
East Asia Pacific

Philippines Relying on Global Support in S. China Sea Dispute

As an international arbitration ruling draws near on the Philippines' case against China’s claim to almost the entire South China Sea, Manila is
FILE - Filipino student activists set fire mock Chinese ships to protest recent island-building and alleged militarization by China off the disputed Spratlys group of islands in the South China Sea, in Manila, March 3, 2016.