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Neanderthal used ‘aspirin’ for tooth pain: study
by Pascale MOLLARD / Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France-Presse PARIS, France – Nearly 50,000 years before the invention of penicillin, a young Neanderthal tormented by a dental abscess ate greenery containing a natural antibiotic and pain killer, analysis of his teeth revealed Wednesday. The male, who lived in El Sidron in what is now Spain, ate an antibiotic fungus called Penicillium and chewed on bits of poplar tree containing salicylic acid — the active ingredient […]
As Brexit looms, Britain forecasts strong economy
by Roland JACKSON Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom – Britain’s economy will grow far stronger than expected this year, finance minister Philip Hammond said in a budget update Wednesday, as the government prepares to trigger Brexit. Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to activate Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty in the next three weeks, sparking a painful two-year divorce process — and tense talks over the terms of Britain’s departure from the […]
Iraq forces hunt for bombs, jihadist holdouts in Mosul
by Tony Gamal-Gabriel with Delil Souleiman in Manbij Agence France-Presse MOSUL, Iraq – Iraqi forces worked to clear bombs and flush out any remaining jihadists in retaken areas of west Mosul Wednesday to set the stage for an offensive against the Old City. Supported by US-led air strikes, the forces have made steady progress in their battle to seize Iraq’s second city from the Islamic State group, announcing the recapture of three more areas on […]
QC Prosecutor’s Office recommends no bail for Angel Manalo
(Eagle News) — The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office recommended no bail for Felix Nathaniel “Angel” Manalo on Wednesday, March 8, after it found probable cause for the charges of illegal possession of firearms filed by the police against him on Friday, March 3. In his two-page resolution, Quezon City senior assistant state prosecutor Nilo Penaflor, also found probable cause for the filing of criminal charges against Victor Erano “Jem” Hemedez, Manalo’s nephew, who […]
Manila sends message of “strong protest” to US TV drama showing fictional PHL President
Manila on Tuesday “strongly protested” an American television drama which shows a fictional Philippine president making a sexual advance on the US secretary of state. In the trailer for the latest edition of “Madam Secretary”, the lead character punches “the Philippines’ unconventional new president” in the face and gives him a bloody nose in reaction to his unwanted pass. “I clobbered a world leader instead of saving a major regional agreement,” the secretary of […]
CGMA, 10 other lawmakers to be removed from chairmanship posts after “No” vote on death penalty bill
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Pampanga Representative and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo may be removed from her Deputy Speaker status after voting “no” to the passage of the bill reimposing death penalty. Aside from Rep. Arroyo, 10 more lawmakers may be removed from the chairmanship of various House committees for opposing the measure. In the vote of the House of Representatives on the third and final reading of the […]
EO on smoking ban still unsigned
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that although he already has a draft of the Executive Order banning smoking inside government agencies and in public places nationwide, he is still studying it further and has not yet signed the order. Duterte said that he is being careful on signing the executive order and admitted that he is still undecided on some provisions. “I’m measuring the resistance, whether I can compromise, for […]
Church group vows to continue to help Zambia’s poor
(Eagle News Service, Africa Bureau) — The church organization which sent 35,000 food packs to the Zambian capital of Lusaka for distribution to the poor residents there had issued a statement condoling with the victims of the March 6 incident and vowing to continue to help the poor residents in the area. “Our hearts go out to those who lost their lives and were injured in Lusaka, as well as their loved ones. We are […]
Zambian Stampede blamed on extreme hunger; Organizers Vow to Continue Food Aid
(Eagle News Sevice, Africa Bureau) —Zambia’s United Party for National Development leader Hakainde Hichilema said he is attributing the stampede that occurred at the Olympic Youth Development Center on Monday morning (March 6) to high levels of poverty and hunger in the country. Hichilema said that what happened at the OYDC was a clear indication of the extreme hunger suffered by the Zambian people. “It is with a heavy heart that we wish to […]
Commission on Appointments rejects Yasay’s appointment
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, March 8, rejected the appointment of Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr., prompting one senator to say he should vacate his post immediately. Senator Panfilo Lacson, chair of the CA’s committee on foreign affairs, moved to reject Yasay’s appointment after all 15 members of the powerful panel voted in favor of such. Lacson said all members of the panel voted that way because Yasay […]
Pangulong Duterte, tinangkang suhulan – Malacañang
MANILA, Philippine (Eagle News) — Kinumpirma ng Malacañang na mayroong nagtangkang suhulan si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte mula sa isang kumpanya ng sigarilyo. Sinabi ni Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella, na mismong si Pangulong Duterte ang nagkuwento sa pinakahuling Cabinet Meeting sa Malacañang. Hindi naman tinukoy ni Abella kung ang nagtangkang manuhol sa Pangulo sa pamamagitan ng mga mambabatas mula sa Mindanao ay ang Mighty Corporation na nasangkot sa umanoy paggamit ng pekeng tax stamp. Ayon kay […]
