New California fire grows as crews make headway on other blazes
by Jocelyne Zablit LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- A new wildfire in California grew to nearly 9,000 acres (3,700…
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Jane Fonda under arrest again, in US climate protest
by Cyril Julien WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Hollywood legend and activist Jane Fonda was arrested Friday in Washington protesting…
6 years ago
Brazil in ‘civil war,’ says head of Congress’ pro-gun faction
by Jordi Miro with Pascale Trouillaud BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil is caught in a "civil war" of crime and…
6 years ago
Iglesia Ni Cristo in Taiwan holds “Lingap for OFWs”
https://youtu.be/F_4lgH4XIsI (Eagle News) -- The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) recently held an outreach activity to help overseas Filipino…
6 years ago
Thousands protest to maintain pressure on Chile government
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Dressed in black, marching silently and raising one fist, around a thousand women on Friday demanded…
6 years ago
Nigerian contemporary art booms and prices soar
by Célia Lebur LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) -- First there was Tutu, the "African Mona Lisa" sold last year for 1.5…
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Thai cave reopens for visitors after Wild Boars rescue
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand has reopened the cave where 12 young footballers and their coach were trapped last…
6 years ago
James powers Lakers to overtime win against Mavs
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- LeBron James had a triple double and Danny Green hit a buzzer beater…
6 years ago
In photos: Iglesia Ni Cristo starts “Lingap sa Mamamayan” to help those affected by Mindanao quakes
(Eagle News) -- The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) started its "Lingap sa Mamamayan" (Aid to Humanity)…
6 years ago
Fosun buys Thomas Cook brand for £11 million
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese conglomerate Fosun has snapped up the Thomas Cook brand for £11 million ($14.2 million), weeks…
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