(REUTERS) A woman suicide bomber blew herself up and another militant died on Wednesday when police raided an apartment in the Paris suburb of St. Denis seeking suspects in last week’s attacks in the French capital. Three sources told Reuters the raid stopped a jihadist cell that had been planning an attack on Paris’s business district, La Defense, after coordinated bombings and shootings killed 129 across the city. Officials said police had been hunting Abdelhamid […]
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France continue strikes against Islamic State targets
French fighter jets intensified their raids on Syria on Tuesday night (November 17), targeting the Islamic State’s stronghold in Raqqa after the group claimed coordinated attacks in Paris that killed more than 130 people, the defense ministry said. “The raid including 10 fighter jets, was launched from the Persian Gulf and Jordan. It successively bombarded two Islamic State command centres at 1830gmt,” the French military said in a written statement. Islamic State said it carried […]
Olongapo RTC postpones judgment against Pemberton
The Olongapo City Regional Trial Court, Branch 74 postponed its issuance of judgment against United States Marine Scott Pemberton to December 1, in order to gather additional evidence connected with said case. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Obama affirms commitment to Philippine defense
“Rock solid” is how United States President Barack Obama described the commitment of his country regarding the defense of the Philippines after his bilateral meeting with President Benigno S. Aquino III in the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Summit, in connection with the pending hearing of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement at the Supreme Court. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
HPG to close more roads for APEC summit
The Highway Patrol Group of the Philippine National Police asked the public to avoid the vicinity near roads that will subject to lockdown and closure as more roads are subjected to said security measures as the Asia-Pacific Economic or APEC Summit continues. For the additional roads to be subjected to closure or lockdown, please watch the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) […]
Authorities create APEC hotlines
The multi-agency group in charge with the security of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit created hotlines to handle security issues regarding said summit as well as complaints in connection with the same. For the hotline numbers, please see the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/IkagdO-XqDE
Accident in Saudi Arabia kills 11 Pinoys
Although there is still no official confirmation from the Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia, an accident involving a collision between a truck and a coaster killed 11 Filipino electricians as well as injuring others. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Chinese president calls for greater role of Asia-Pacific at APEC summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a greater role of the Asia-Pacific region in the world economic growth in his keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit on Wednesday in Manila, Philippines. The president first reviewed the world economy, saying global growth continues to fall short of the expectations. In face of such a challenge, the Asia-Pacific area needs to find new growth areas with reform and innovation. “We must push ahead with the reform […]
Obama reiterates commitment to Asia-Pacific security, pledges 2 more ships to Phl
After touring the Filipino frigate, BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (formerly the US Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton) Tuesday, American President Barack Obama reiterated the US commitment to the region’s security. This took place at the Manila South Harbor where the Filipino warship was moored. The BRP Gregorio Del Pilar is the first ever ship transferred to the Philippines during Obama’s term. It was commissioned by the Philippine Navy (PN) in December 2011. “The United States has […]
Japan’s Prime Minister arrives in Manila for APEC summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Manila on Wednesday (November 18) for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting. A contingent of Filipino officials headed by Philippine public works minister Rogelio Singson welcomed Abe at Manila’s international airport. Japan and the Philippines are set to agree this week on a deal paving way for Tokyo to supply Manila with used military equipment, possibly including aircraft that could be deployed to patrol the disputed South […]
Religious debate in the US on Christ’s deity attracts crowd; INC proves teaching on Christ’s deity is not Biblical
By Ernani Zapanta Eagle News Service correspondent (San Diego, California) — In the District of Southern California, people gathered at Lincoln High School in San Diego, California to attend the much anticipated religious debate between the Iglesia ni Cristo and the Casa De Oro Baptist Church. The venue was filled to capacity with members of the INC, congregants of Casa de Oro as well as seminary and theological students of neither religion. The topic of […]
Obama says attempts to block entry of Syrian refugees are “offensive and contrary to American values”
U.S. lawmakers called on Tuesday (October 17) for even tighter scrutiny of Syrian refugees fleeing to the United States as last week’s deadly Paris attacks recast America’s debate over immigration and national security, prompting a sharp rebuke from President Barack Obama, who said attempts to block entry were “offensive and contrary to American values”. Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, worried about Islamist attacks following Friday’s killings of 129 people in France, threatened […]
