Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s hands-off policy for politicians
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday defended the huge social network's policy of refraining…
6 years ago
California unveils early warning earthquake app
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- California on Thursday launched the country's first earthquake warning system in the hope that…
6 years ago
Duterte says PNOC chief sacked over “idiotic contract”
(Eagle News)--President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Oct. 17, said he fired Pedro Aquino Jr. as the head of the Philippine…
6 years ago
NBA boss Silver losses in China row ‘substantial’
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday the league has suffered "substantial" losses following its…
6 years ago
Duterte warns ninja cops anew: I can be more evil than you
(Eagle News)--President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Oct. 17, warned policemen engaged in illegal activities, saying he could be "more evil"…
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School out for 300,000 Chicago students as teachers strike
by Bob Chiarito CHICAGO, United States (AFP) -- More than 32,500 teachers and other staff walked off the job Thursday…
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4.5-magnitude quake hits Cotabato
(Eagle News)--A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato early Friday, Oct. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake,…
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TD “Perla” maintains strength as it moves in northern direction
(Eagle News)--Tropical Depression "Perla" has maintained its strength as it moved in a northern direction slowly. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical…
6 years ago
Three gunmen killed in Brazil airport raid, kidnapping: police
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- Heavily armed gunmen raided an airport in Brazil on Thursday, officials said, stealing money from…
6 years ago
Turkey, US agree on Syria ceasefire to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw
by Shaun Tandon and Raziye Akkoc ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five…
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