President Duterte thanks Congress for allowing one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao
"It's a big window for all of us," he says (Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday thanked Congress…
8 years ago
‘Blade runner’ legs give maimed Thai dog new lease on life
PHUKET, Thailand (AFP) -- Just over a year after he was maimed for gnawing on someone's shoes, Cola is romping…
8 years ago
Dela Rosa to jailed drug lords: “Here I come, see you there”
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service "Here I come...I'm coming. See you there." Philippine National Police Chief Ronald Dela Rosa…
8 years ago
Erdogan seeks to urge Muslim leaders into Jerusalem action
by Fulya Ozerkan and Ezzedine Said Agence France-Presse ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday chaired an emergency…
8 years ago
Shark-spotting drones on patrol at Australian beaches
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- High-tech shark-spotting drones are patrolling dozens of Australian beaches this summer to quickly identify underwater predators…
8 years ago
Weird but cute: Japan’s capsule toys play big in Internet age
by Natsuko Fukue Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A tiny replica of an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus and a plastic…
8 years ago
PHIVOLCS “closely monitoring” Mt. Kanlaon after 578 earthquakes were recorded there in 24 hours
(Eagle News) -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday said that 578 earthquakes were recorded in Mt.…
8 years ago
Sanofi apologizes for “confusion” created by recent Dengvaxia advisory
(Eagle News) -- Sanofi Pasteur on Wednesday apologized for what a lawmaker said was its "irresponsible statement" that caused a…
8 years ago
In tax shift, Facebook to declare ad revenues locally
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Facebook, in a bow to transparency, has announced its plans to declare certain ad…
8 years ago
Sanofi insists Dengvaxia “safe, effective”
(Eagle News) -- Sanofi Pasteur on Wednesday again sought to downplay the effects of its newest advisory about its dengue…
8 years ago