China has made ‘major strategic achievements’ against virus: premier
PEKIN, China (AFP) -- China has made "major strategic achievements" in its response to the coronavirus outbreak, Premier Li Keqiang…
6 years ago
Japan consumer prices log first drop in more than 3 years
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Consumer prices in Japan fell for the first time in more than three years last month,…
6 years ago
Brazil passes 20,000 virus deaths after record 24-hour toll
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- The coronavirus death toll in Brazil surpassed 20,000 on Thursday, after a record number…
6 years ago
President Duterte sacks OCD official for “lack of trust, confidence”
(Eagle News)--President Rodrigo Duterte has fired a deputy administrator from the Office of the Civil Defense. In an interview over…
6 years ago
Frontal system affecting extreme N. Luzon
(Eagle News)--A frontal system is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Batanes, Cagayan…
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France’s daily virus toll dips to 83, no sign of second wave
PARIS, France (AFP) -- The number of coronavirus deaths registered in France over the last 24 hours dipped to 83…
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Cyclone toll hits 95 as Bangladesh and India start mopping up
by Sam Jahan with Sailendra Sal in Kolkata SATKHIRA, Bangladesh (AFP) -- India and Bangladesh began a massive clean-up Thursday…
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4.4-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental
(Eagle News)--A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental early Friday, May 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the…
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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, May 22
(Eagle News)--The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for…
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US warns China against ‘highly destabilizing’ Hong Kong move
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Thursday urged China to respect Hong Kong's autonomy, warning that its…
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