TD “Ferdie” leaves PAR but monsoon rains to prevail in parts of PHL
(Eagle News)--Tropical Depression "Ferdie" is outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. In its 11 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical…
5 years ago
Lebanon information official quits in first govt resignation over blast
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Lebanon's information minister Manal Abdel Samad on Sunday quit in the first government resignation since a…
5 years ago
US hits five million COVID-19 cases: Johns Hopkins tally
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States has registered over five million cases in the coronavirus pandemic, Johns Hopkins…
5 years ago
Mauritius struggles to contain oil spill polluting its seas
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (AFP) — Police in Mauritius on Sunday prepared to board a grounded ship leaking tonnes of oil into…
5 years ago
Rare quake shakes North Carolina
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP ) -- A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit North Carolina on Sunday, shaking buildings in the biggest…
5 years ago
World pledges 250 million euros for Lebanon’s people: France
PARIS, France (AFP) -- World leaders on Sunday pledged more than 250 million euros for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France…
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Sudan rains and floods claim 20 more lives
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP) -- At least 20 people were killed and 13 others wounded Sunday in torrential rains and flooding,…
5 years ago
Seven dead as floods hit Greek island
ATHENS, Greece (AFP) -- A baby was among seven people who died as torrential rains and floods swept the Greek…
5 years ago
4.0-magnitude quake hits Isabela early Monday, Aug. 10
(Eagle News)--A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Isabela early Monday, Aug. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake…
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Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Jun Datol passes away
(Eagle News)--Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Jun Datol has passed away. House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales confirmed the congressman's passing…
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