Islamic State ‘brand’ gains ground among Asian militants

A threat by Philippine militants to kill a German hostage in a show of solidarity with Islamic State is the latest sign that the Middle East group's brand of radicalism is winning recruits in Asia and posing a growing security risk in the region.

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House to conduct inquiry on emergency powers

The House of Representatives filed a resolution Friday directing the House Committee on Energy to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation before giving President Benigno Aquino III emergency powers to avert an expected shortage of electricity in 2015.

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