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by Sam KINGSLEY PUUMALA, United States (AFP) — The serene, icy waters of Finland’s Lake Saimaa are a boon to fishermen and tourists, but their presence also threatens one of the world’s rarest and most endangered seals. Despite seeing numbers recover in recent decades, the Saimaa ringed seal still faces extinction amid climate change and die-hard fishing habits. Out on Saimaa, a dark grey, whiskered creature pops its head up and breaks the surface in […]
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) — Myanmar authorities announced stay-at-home measures in parts of commercial capital Yangon on Wednesday, as the country reported its highest daily coronavirus caseload in months. From Thursday, a ban on more than one person leaving home for non-medical reasons will apply to 10 Yangon townships, which together are home to around 1.5 million people. No timeframe was given for the restrictions, on townships including Hlaing Thar Yar — scene of huge pro-democracy […]
by Robenson GEFFRARD PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haiti police killed four “mercenaries” they said were behind the assassination of President Jovenel Moise Wednesday and took two more into custody, as the impoverished and crisis-hit Caribbean nation was pitched into uncertainty. Police did not identify the suspects or say what their motives were for the gun attack on Moise and his wife Martine, who survived, at their private residence in the capital Port-au-Prince in the early […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US biotech firm Moderna said Wednesday it had dosed its first participants in a human study of an mRNA vaccine that targets multiple strains of influenza. The company intends to recruit 180 adults in the United States for the Phase 1/2 portion of the trial to evaluate the safety and strength of immune response to the shot, called mRNA-1010. It is based on the same messenger ribonucleic (mRNA) technology deployed […]
PHOENIX, United States (AFP) — Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker won’t be done with basketball after the NBA Finals, with plans to join the US Olympic team after the championship showdown against Milwaukee. The 24-year-old guard, a two-time NBA All-Star, will be joined by Bucks’ rivals Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton on the 12-man US roster that is set to play its first game in Tokyo on July 25. If the NBA Finals reach the […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — The biggest party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition said Thursday it was withdrawing support for the embattled prime minister and urged him to step down to make way for a new leader. It was a major blow for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who took power last year following the collapse of a reformist administration, although it was not immediately clear whether he would resign. His administration has been racked by instability […]
by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged “extreme caution” for countries considering lifting Covid-19 restrictions, warning that high vaccination rates would not stop transmission of the virus increasing. The UN health agency urged governments not to squander hard-won gains and return to scenes of overwhelmed hospitals and exhausted health workers. Asked about England’s plans to ditch most of its coronavirus restrictions from July 19, WHO emergencies director Michael […]
by Mumen KHATIB DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — A fire that broke out on a container ship in Dubai’s main port following an explosion has been bought under control with no casualties reported, the emirate’s media office said Thursday. At least three residents in the area of the blast, the cause of which remains unknown, reported windows and doors in their homes were shaken as a result of the incident. “A fire caused by […]
(Eagle News) — Six more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos. According to recent Department of Foreign Affairs data, the additional cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad to 20916. Three more recoveries also pushed the recovery total to 12381. No additional fatalities were reported, which means the total fatalities due to COVID-19 among Filipinos outside the country remain at 1243. According to the data, the Middle East and Africa are […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar has apologized to teachers after a tarpaulin put up by the police as part of its information drive against sexual abuse in Sorsogon named instructors as possible perpetrators. In a statement, Eleazar said the move was “discriminatory” and “insulting.” He said Sorsogon City police officials would be made to explain the incident, for which they already apologized. The local police have also coordinated with officials from […]
60 volcanic earthquakes also registered (Eagle News) — At least five short-lived phreatomagmatic eruptions were again monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, were 60 volcanic earthquakes, including a background tremor. Sulfur dioxide emissions were pegged at 11,397 tons on July 7. A steam plume reaching 1500 meters was also monitored. PHIVOLCS reiterated the ban on the […]
(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rain showers are expected in parts of the country today, July 8. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao, in particular, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. The weather bureau said this was due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao. Flash floods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro […]
