The radicalization of Americans by Islamic State and other groups, particularly through sophisticated use of social media, is a top concern for the FBI as it grapples with evolving terrorism threats, Director James Comey said on Thursday (March 12). Like other militant groups, Islamic State, also known as ISIL, has called for lone wolf attacks in Western countries and has specifically encouraged attacks on soldiers, law enforcement and the intelligence community, Comey said at an […]
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British girls helped by spy from country fighting Islamic State, says Turkish minister
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday (March 12) that a spy working for a country in the U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State helped three British girls who are believed to have crossed into Syria via Turkey. “Do you know who the person was who helped these girls? This person was caught. It turned out to be someone who worked in the intelligence services of a country in the coalition,” said Cavusoglu in an […]
World Kidney Day
Our kidneys are truly amazing! They help filter bad things out of our body… Ensuring that we remain at our best So let’s take care of our kidneys! March 12 is World Kidney Day!
World Kidney Day
Created in 2006 as a joint initiative between the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations, World Kidney Day is designed as a health awareness campaign. At present, the date is observed in close to 100 countries around the world. World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness of kidney-related diseases and of the overall importance of our kidneys to our health. It also tries to highlight preventive measures, in an attempt […]
Libya blames ISIS regarding OFW abduction
According to the Libyan government, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was the group behind the abduction of several foreigners in an oilfield in the said country, which includes four overseas Filipino workers.
DFA awaits Indonesian court’s decision
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that it is waiting on the decision of the highest court in Indonesia regarding the death penalty of a Filipina due to the crackdown in the said country against illegal drugs.
3-French sports stars among 10 dead in Argentina helicopter crash
Eight French nationals including Olympic swimmer Camille Muffat and boxer Alexis Vastine were among 10 people killed when two helicopters collided in Argentina on Monday (March 10) during the filming of a TV adventure show, authorities said. The accident happened in the rugged western province of La Rioja near the Andes mountains, local authorities said. “The sudden death of our fellow French nationals is a cause of immense sadness,” a statement from French President Francois […]
Family and friends of MH370 passengers emotional on first anniversary of plane’s disappearance
It was an emotional day for family and friends of those who disappeared on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, with a ceremony marking the first anniversary bringing together Malaysian, Chinese and other nationalities, as well as Malaysia Airlines staff. People of different races, religions and nationalities were united by the disappearance of their friends and relatives one year ago aboard flight MH370, and by the worry that they might never know what happened to them. […]
Device uses solar power to purify water
Desolenator, a U.K.-based water desalination start-up, aims to give families in deprived countries the ability to turn salt water and contaminated water into pure drinking water. Their water desalination unit, expected to cost around $500 USD, uses solar energy to produce some 15 litres of water a day. The company says the technology has the potential to provide water independence for up to a billion people living in areas where clean water is scarce; using […]
China defends reclamation of disputed isles in South China Sea
(Reuters) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday (March 8) defended China’s activities in the South China Sea, hinted at inviting Japan to a commemorative World War II military parade and said progress has been made on the Sino-Indian border dispute. At a news conference on the sidelines of China’s annual National People’s Congress, Wang defended his government’s controversial policy of reclamation on disputed isles in the South China Sea which has sparked regional […]
Badge ID, ipapatupad sa Bicol
Sinimulan ng Land Transportation Franchising at Regulatory Board ang konsultasyon para sa implementasyon ng badge ID system sa Bicol.
Truck ban sa Olongapo City
Para maibsan ang problema sa trapiko sa Olongapo City, muling ipinatupad sa nasabing lungsod ang truck ban.
