When Israeli-born Yarden Fried marries in May, she'll wear a dress made from pina, traditional Philippines fabric linking to her German-born grandfather's Holocaust-era journey

According to the scrapped agreement signed in November, the first batch of multi-purpose helicopters would have been delivered by Russia in about two years

One person injured in magnitude 7 earthquake in country's north; many ran outside when the temblor started

Running mate Sara Duterte, the daughter of outgoing president, has lead in separate VP race; alliance of scions of authoritarian leaders compounds worries of human rights activists

Intel agent says plot foiled based on information from source who met in Malaysia with figure identified as Fares Al Shikli, alleged head of terror group's foreign liaisons

Typhoon Rai has ravaged country, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless and damaging or destroying about 482,000 houses; 300,000 people remain in evacuation camps

At least 8 israeli citizens said to be stranded on Siargao Island, a popular surfing spot, as storm rages; friends say they are okay, need water, supplies

Investigative reporters Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia will pick up prestigious award next month in Oslo for their work promoting freedom of expression

Winners Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov cited for their fight for freedom of expression, protecting 'against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda'

President surprisingly drops plan for vice presidential run next year, amid talk that his politician daughter may make a bid for the top post