The pirarucu: the giant prized fish of the Amazon
by Maira RENOU RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Its white flesh is tender and tasty, it can measure up…
6 years ago
Japan emperor formally proclaims enthronement
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) --Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday formally proclaimed his enthronement in front of royals and leaders from around…
6 years ago
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of S. Luzon
(Eagle News)--A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration…
6 years ago
Auckland blaze blankets city in black smoke
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- A huge fire at a construction site sent clouds of acrid black smoke billowing over…
6 years ago
Trudeau’s Liberals to form minority government: Canadian TV projections
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to hold onto power in a nail-biter of a…
6 years ago
Duterte appoints new Coast Guard commandant
(Eagle News)--The Philippine Coast Guard will have a new commandant. President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Deputy Commandant for Administration Vice…
6 years ago
Senator Marcos: Write off unpaid amortizations, interest payments, penalties from loans secured by beneficiaries under CARP
(Eagle News)--Senator Imee Marcos wants all unpaid amortizations, interest payments, and penalties or surcharges from loans secured by agrarian reform…
6 years ago
NBA star rookie Williamson out up to 8 weeks after knee surgery
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward sensation Zion Williamson will be sidelined up to two…
6 years ago
Senate to pay tribute to deceased former Senate President Nene Pimentel on Wednesday, Oct. 23
(Eagle News)--The Senate is expected to pay tribute to the deceased former Senate President Nene Pimentel on Wednesday, Oct. 23.…
6 years ago
Chile orders new curfew as violent protests rage
by Barnaby CHESTERMAN SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile ordered an overnight curfew for the third day in a row as…
6 years ago