Contaminated water sickens nearly 500 in China
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Hundreds of people in eastern China have been infected with bacteria which can cause dysentery after…
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COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 194,252 with additional 4,686 cases
(Eagle News) -- The number of COVID-19 cases in the country topped 194,000 on Monday, Aug. 24, after the Department…
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OSG asks High Court to cancel oral arguments on anti-terrorism law
Suggests submission of documents instead (Eagle News) -- The Office of the Solicitor General is moving for the cancellation of…
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Presidential Spokesperson Roque apologizes to President Duterte over “perpetual isolation” remark
(Eagle News) -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday, Aug. 24, publicly apologized to President Rodrigo Duterte for saying he…
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PHL gov’t seeks help of religious leaders to address rise in suicide cases amid pandemic
(Eagle News) -- The Philippine government is seeking the help of various church and religious leaders to "stave off" the…
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New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown as virus outbreak persists
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday extended a lockdown in New Zealand's largest city, saying…
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Palace: No gov’t initiative to impose toll fees on Edsa
(Eagle News) -- The Palace on Monday, Aug. 24, denied the government was pushing for the imposition of toll fees…
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Pompeo starts Middle East tour in Israel
by Guillaume Lavallee and Stephen Weizman JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Israel on…
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148 arrested as PSG fans riot after defeat: Paris police
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Police said Monday they arrested 148 people as Paris Saint-Germain fans set cars ablaze, smashed shop…
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UPDATED: Jolo hit by 2 explosions; at least 14 killed, including 7 soldiers; scores injured on busy street
(Eagle News) -- Two explosions rocked Jolo, Sulu today, Monday, Aug. 24, killing seven soldiers, six civilians, one policeman, and…
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