The United States is reviewing and seeking to confirm reports that Iran launched a ballistic missile last month in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said on Tuesday. “The U.S. is conducting a serious review of the reported incident,” Power told reporters after a meeting of the Security Council on unrelated issues. She added that if Washington confirmed the reports that Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile […]
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Oil prices edge up amid ongoing commodity downturn
Crude prices found at least temporary support early on Wednesday after the dollar weakened and China’s commodity imports came out surprisingly strong, but oversupply means prices are expected to remain low for some time. U.S. crude futures were at $38.11 per barrel at 0048 GMT (7:48 a.m. EST), up 60 cents from their last settlement. Traders said the recovery on Wednesday was largely a result of short covering, a dip in the dollar which makes […]
No slowdown in global warming, says UN panel chief
(Reuters) — Global warming has not paused, but more research is needed to understand the level that might cause tipping points or irreversible damage to the earth’s climate system, the chair of the U.N. panel of climate scientists told Reuters on Tuesday (December 8). In 2013, the panel reported a slowdown or “hiatus” in warming since about 1998, despite rising man-made emissions of greenhouse gases, heartening skeptics who said the risks of climate change […]
IPTL in Manila: Nadal looking forward to next season
World number five tennis player Rafael Nadal said on Tuesday (December 8) that he is feeling good after a mixed season and is ready for the start of the 2016 season. Speaking after his Indian Aces team were defeated by the Philippine Mavericks in the International Premier League Tennis (IPTL) in Manila, Nadal said he could look back on the end of the 2015 season with pride and that he was looking forward to the […]
California Muslims denounce Trump, warn of backlash
California Muslims on Tuesday (December 8) rejected a proposal by Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump to ban Muslims from entering the United States, calling his comments undemocratic and dangerous. On Monday (December 7), Trump called for blocking Muslims, including would-be immigrants, students, tourists and other visitors, from entering the country following last week’s California shooting spree by two Muslims who authorities said were radicalized. It was the most dramatic response by a presidential candidate following […]
INC dedicates new house of worship in Leyte; 540 houses of worship built by INC in 2015
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) recently consecrated a new house of worship in Leyte, bringing to 540 the number of houses of worship built from January to November this year (2015) alone. INC Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, officiated at the special worship service on Nov. 27 in Sitio New Era, Barangay Langit in Alang-alang, Leyte where the 400-seater house of worship of the New Era local congregation is located. […]
Donald Trump urges ban on Muslims entering U.S.
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday (December 9) called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States in the most dramatic response by a candidate yet to last week’s shooting spree by two Muslims who the FBI said were radicalized. We have no choice,” Trump said at a rally in South Carolina, warning of more Sept. 11-style attacks if stern measures are not taken. In Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Trump told a rally […]
David Beckham praises ASEAN Para Games athletes in Singapore
David Beckham has praised athletes at the ASEAN Para Games during a visit to Singapore. The 40-year-old said that he was impressed with the commitment and competitiveness of participants. He told the ASEAN Para Games’ official website—quote: “it is inspiring to see athletes pursue their passion with such great desire. There is no bigger honor than having the opportunity to represent your country. The sporting spirit is very much alive at the games village and […]
Report: ASEAN countries are increasingly targeted by cyber criminals
Businesses and governments in Southeast Asia are increasingly likely to be a target for cyber criminals, according to a report from security supplier fire eye and Singapore-headquartered Telco Singtel. Across the region, 29% of organizations observed were targeted by advanced cyber attacks in the first half of 2015. Thailand and the Philippines were hardest hit among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (asean), with 40% and 39% of observed organizations exposed to these attacks, respectively. […]
Philippines can become Southeast Asia’s production hub
A report says that the Philippines has what it takes to become Southeast Asia’s production hub once the regional integration kicks in by the end of the year. The report titled “Moving across Borders: The Philippines and the ASEAN Economic Community” released yesterday, December 8 by Auditing firm KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co., discussed the country’s prospects on the looming integration of the 10-member ASEAN. On the positive side, the country’s young demographics could work […]
Government asked to ensure master plan against “the big one”
Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, Congressman Winston Castelo of Quezon City is asking the Metro Manila Development Authority to publicize its master plan in the event that “the big one” strikes in order to gauge the readiness of the government in case of such eventuality. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Oe9hChL3KD0
Expert questions Duterte’s survey ratings
Political analyst Professor Ramon Casiple questions the sudden rise in ratings of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station. Formerly in the fourth position, Duterte is now at the head of the list. Casiple expressed his disbelief at the results, adding that nothing special happened during the intervening period to justify the sudden increase in Duterte’s ratings. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]
