MANILA – The son and namesake of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos the favourite to succeed authoritarian firebrand Rodrigo Duterte and return his clan to the presidential palace they once fled as the race to lead the Philippines kicked off. Candidates hit the hustings for the three-month campaign season in a chaotic and colourful charm offensive … Read more
PARIS – In a country long on edge over questions of identity and belonging, flying the European Union flag over France’s tomb of the unknown soldier at the Arc de Triomphe was almost guaranteed to trigger fierce opposition. Bristling reactions to the New Year gesture, meant by pro-EU President Emmanuel Macron to mark Paris’ taking … Read more
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world’s richest men, announced his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination by promising to “rebuild America” and defeat President Donald Trump. According to sources, Mike Bloomberg announced Sunday he is running for president, bringing a narrow following but boundless bank account to the crowded Democratic primary. … Read more
