Future of Merkel coalition in doubt as interior minister offers to resign
by Ralf Isermann with Tom Barfield in Frankfurt Agence France-Presse MUNICH, Germany (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition…
8 years ago
UNESCO marks Colombian national park for conservation
MANAMA, Bahrain (AFP) - Colombia's massive Chiribiquete National Park has made UNESCO's World Heritage List, the United Nations body announced…
8 years ago
Figure skating ‘Ice Prince’ Hanyu snags top Japan award
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's "Ice Prince" and two-time Olympic figure skating gold medallist Yuzuru Hanyu accepted one of his…
8 years ago
Japan emperor being treated for brain condition: palace
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's 84-year-old Emperor Akihito cancelled his official duties on Monday after being taken ill, the…
8 years ago
Lacson bats for “stricter firearms control measures” following Tanauan mayor killing
(Eagle News) -- The Philippine National Police should consider stricter firearms control measures. This is according to Senator Panfilo Lacson, who…
8 years ago
War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws
by Pierre Donadieu and Marie Heuclin © Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP)--For decades, plastic straws have been essential props…
8 years ago
Villarin to file grave misconduct case vs Labor Undersecretary Paras over alleged phone theft incident
(Eagle News) -- Akbayan Party-list Rep. Tom Villarin is slated to file a grave misconduct case against Labor Undersecretary Jing…
8 years ago
China stocks open down after weak data
SHANGAI, China (AFP)--Chinese stocks opened slightly lower on Monday following data showing a drop in Chinese factory activity and ahead…
8 years ago
Tropical storm Florita, nakalabas na ng bansa
(Eagle News) -- Nakalabas na ang tropical storm Florita sa Philippine area of responsibility linggo ng hapon. Ayon sa Philippine…
8 years ago
Air pollution plays significant role in diabetes: study
PARIS, France (AFP)--Air pollution caused one in seven new cases of diabetes in 2016, according to a US study, which…
8 years ago