Obey or leave: NGOs torn over Taliban ban on women staff
by Estelle Emonet and Jay Deshmukh Agence France-Presse KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Aid groups say they have been "pushed against…
3 years ago
Macron and France brace for stormy January
by Adam PLOWRIGHT Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Addressing the nation on New Year's Eve, French President Emmanuel Macron…
3 years ago
Amazon to cut more than 18,000 jobs, CEO says
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Amazon announced Wednesday it will cut more than 18,000 jobs from its workforce, citing "the uncertain…
3 years ago
Rate of scientific breakthroughs slowing over time: study
by Daniel Lawler and Juliette Collen Agence France Presse Paris, France (AFP) -- The rate of ground-breaking scientific discoveries and…
3 years ago
PAGASA monitoring LPA off Catbalogan, Samar
(Eagle News)--The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Samar. PAGASA said the…
3 years ago
#WalangPasok: Class cancellations on Thursday, Jan. 5
(Eagle News)--Classes in some areas were cancelled on Thursday, Jan. 5, due to bad weather. Covered by the cancellation are…
3 years ago
China, Philippines vow ‘friendly’ handling of maritime spats
Beijing and Manila on Wednesday vowed to resolve maritime disagreements through consultation, during a visit by Philippine President Ferdinand…
3 years ago
Fears for French baguettes as power prices burn bakers
by Adam PLOWRIGHT -- Recently described as "250 grams of magic and perfection" by President Emmanuel Macron, the French baguette…
3 years ago
Philippines’ Marcos vows to ‘strengthen’ China ties on Beijing trip
Beijing, China (AFP) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday he hoped to strengthen ties with Beijing on his first state…
3 years ago
Coral bleaching causing ‘unnecessary’ fish fights
Paris, France (AFP) by Daniel Lawler Fish that have lost food due to mass coral bleaching are getting into more…
3 years ago