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BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel made a “catastrophic mistake” in letting migrants flood into Germany, US President-elect Donald Trump said in a newspaper interview Sunday. He blamed the refugee crisis for being the “straw that broke the camel’s back” and triggered Britain’s vote last year to leave the European Union. “I think she made one very catastrophic mistake and that was taking all of these illegals, you know, taking all of the people […]
(Reuters) — A dress rehearsal for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is held on Sunday (January 15) at the U.S. Capitol, ahead of the official inauguration which will be held on Friday, January 20th. Trump will serve as the 45th president of the United States. Estimates vary for the number of people expected to attend the inauguration. The D.C. Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is reportedly planning for 800,000 to 900,000 people […]
(Reuters) — The United States Mint has unveiled a $100 gold coin featuring an African-American woman as the face of Lady Liberty for the first time in the history of U.S. currency. The 24-karat gold coin, which marks the Mint’s 225th anniversary, was debuted on Thursday (January 12) in the Department of the Treasury’s Cash Room in Washington, D.C. It is the first in a series of gold coins featuring Lady Liberty, which has […]
(Eagle News) — The song, “ASEAN Spirit” was sung for the first time during the launch of the Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Davao City on Sunday, January 15. It was performed by Filipino world class tenor, Jonathan Badon, also known as “Prince of Popera” for his ability to easily switch his singing style from classic opera to pop or vice versa, accompanied by Davao City’s “Himig Choir” […]
Below is the transcript of the full speech of President Rodrigo Duterte released by the Presidential Communications Office during the launch of the ASEAN chairmanship of the Philippines in Davao City: SPEECH OF PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE DURING THE LAUNCHING OF THE PHILIPPINES’ CHAIRMANSHIP OF ASEAN [Delivered at the SMX Convention Center, Davao City on January 15, 2017] Thank you, kindly sit down. Salamat po. Excellencies of ASEAN members states; former President Fidel V. […]
(Eagle News) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte launched the Philippine chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in all “humility,” saying that the Philippines will continue to remain steadfast in upholding the ASEAN ideals and values as ASEAN chair. “I say to you today in full humility: the Philippines — as ASEAN chair — will remain steadfast in upholding the ideals and values we hold dear and in working for the realization of […]
U.S. civil rights activists vowed on Saturday to defend hard-fought gains in voting rights and criminal justice during the presidency of Donald Trump, kicking off a week of protests ahead of the Republican’s inauguration. About 2,000 mostly black protesters ignored steady rain to march and rally near Washington’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, as speakers urged them to fight for minority rights and President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law, which Trump has vowed to […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines, under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte, officially launched the hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on January 15, 2017. Bearing the theme, ‘Partnering for Change, Engaging the World,’ ASEAN 2017 aims to focus on the further development and enhanced cooperation of the ASEAN community. As the Philippines assumes chairmanship, the year-long meetings and activities will highlight several […]
DAVAO CITY, January 13 (PIA) – The Davao Region Police Office braces for the full deployment of personnel Saturday during the eve of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Golden Launch in the city Sunday and the Miss Universe engagement on January 17 here. Chief Inspector Andrea de la Cerna, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office XI said a pre-deployment of police personnel was conducted prior to the visit of Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe […]
(Reuters) — Imported eggs from the United States arrived at Incheon International Airport on Saturday (January 14) to ease South Korea’s egg shortage caused by its worst-ever bird flu epidemic. Handout footage from the South Korean agriculture ministry showed workers unloading 100 tonnes of fresh eggs from the United States out of a Korean Air cargo plane. Later in the day, South Korea’s other major airline Asiana Airline is also scheduled to deliver 100 […]
Sydney, Australia (AFP) — Japan and Australia will work together to ensure the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal comes into force, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Saturday, making no mention of strong US opposition. After talks with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Abe took the lead on the trade pact covering 12 Pacific Rim nations that was ratified by Japan’s parliament last month. “We agreed that we should demonstrate anew to the world the importance of free […]
