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Coquitlam, British Columbia—The aunt of a drowned Syrian boy whose death has sparked global outrage about the plight of refugees in Europe says she still hopes to bring the rest of her family to Canada. 

By Howard Fendrich / The Associated Press Even if her latest troublesome first set had finished only an hour earlier, it seemed a distant memory by the time Serena Williams smacked a cross-court forehand passing winner on the run and wound up doing splits behind the baseline. 

Norton, Massachusetts—Brendon de Jonge described his opening round last Friday (last Saturday in Manila) at the Deutsche Bank Championship as coming out of nowhere. Jordan Spieth’s start— his third straight round over par—was becoming far too familiar for him.

It’s difficult to say which team would prevail in the September 8 football game at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue town, Bulacan province: the Philippine national football team, the Azkals, or the team from Uzbekistan. 

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has contributed to the legend of the contemporary music scene since the birth of Rock and Roll. More than half a century later, this long-standing love affair lives on, with some of the world’s most celebrated artists choosing the brand as the ultimate affirmation of their success. It is in this spirit that Rolls-Royce recently introduced its …

Last August 30 was an exciting day for all motorcycle enthusiasts, for that’s when Motorsiklo Xklusibo celebrated its sixth anniversary, which gathered more than 5,000 riders with the cooperation of other motorcycle brands and the event’s sponsors. 

Review by Alvin I. Dacanay On paper, the idea was intriguing: a multiracial group of United Kingdom-based theater actors is touring the world and performing Hamlet—one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays, and certainly his most oft-quoted—as close as to how it was staged at The Globe Theatre during his time. No microphones and fancy lighting. No elaborate costumes and sets. …

After it premiered in the Classics section of the Cannes Film Festival in May and shown at the World Premieres Film Festival Philippines (WPFFP) in June, the newly restored version of Lino Brocka’s classic film Inisang will be screened as part of the Revivals section of the 53rd New York Film Festival (NYFF) at the famed Film Society of Lincoln …

By Alvin I. Dacanay A 20-year-old college student who has written stories on the online reading platform Wattpad and a 32-year-old business writer have emerged as the top winners at the 65th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards (CPMA) for Literature, which saw 55 other creative writers, including two previous Hall of Fame inductees and an independent filmmaker, clinch prizes. 

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s celebration of its opening to the public continues as it extends its offering of special introductory rates—P3,500 net for single occupancy and P3,800 net for double occupancy in a Deluxe Room, with buffet breakfast and wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) Internet access included—until September 13.