Graft raps filed vs former, current PhilHealth officials over alleged issuance of fake receipts to OFWs

(Eagle News) -- Graft charges were filed on Wednesday, Feb. 19, against current and former high-ranking PhilHealth officials for their…

Asian markets rebound on hopes for limited virus impact

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rebounded Wednesday as hopes the deadly new coronavirus will have only a short-term…

Locust swarms arrive in South Sudan, threatening more misery

JUBA, South Sudan (AFP) -- Swarms of locusts which are wreaking havoc across East Africa have now arrived in South…

Tokyo stocks open higher after four days of falls

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors adjusted their positions amid lingering fears over the…

China withdraw from Romania Davis Cup tie due to coronavirus worries

PARIS, France (AFP) -- China have been forced to pull out of next month's Davis Cup play-off with Romania due…

WWI helmet was better blast protection than new one: US study

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A helmet used by French soldiers in World War I provided better protection from overhead…

Gamboa: Espenido issue “purely internal”

(Eagle News) -- Philippine National Police Chief Archie Gamboa on Wednesday, Feb. 19, said the case of Lt. Col. Jovie…

SpaceX announces partnership to send four tourists into deep orbit

by Ivan Couronne Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- SpaceX announced a new partnership Tuesday to send four tourists…

Espenido says “greedy” politicians behind his inclusion in drug list

(Eagle News) -- Police Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido on Wednesday, Feb. 19, said "greedy" politicians were behind his inclusion in…

Passengers leave Japan virus ship after testing negative for COVID-19

by Miwa Suzuki and Hiroshi Hiyama Agence France Presse YOKOHAMA, Japan (AFP) -- Relieved passengers began leaving a coronavirus-wracked cruise…

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