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TD “Ferdie” leaves PAR but monsoon rains to prevail in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Ferdie” is outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. In its 11 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ferdie” exited  the northwestern boundary of  PAR at 9 a.m. today. It is forecast to move generally northward over the West Philippine Sea and is likely to make landfall over Fujian Province in southeastern China tomorrow morning. According to PAGASA, the combined effects of “Ferdie” and the enhanced southwest monsoon […]

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Lebanon information official quits in first govt resignation over blast

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Lebanon’s information minister Manal Abdel Samad on Sunday quit in the first government resignation since a deadly port blast killed more than 150 people and destroyed swathes of the capital. “After the enormous Beirut catastrophe, I announce my resignation from government,” she said in a statement carried by local media, apologizing to the Lebanese public for failing them. The head of Lebanon’s Maronite church meanwhile called on the entire government to […]

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US hits five million COVID-19 cases: Johns Hopkins tally

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States has registered over five million cases in the coronavirus pandemic, Johns Hopkins University’s real-time tally showed Sunday, as well as over 162,000 deaths as the country struggles to control the disease. The US tally reached 5,000,603 cases on Sunday morning and 162,441 deaths — both totals by far the highest of any country in the world. Polls have showed a large majority of voters unhappy with President […]

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Mauritius struggles to contain oil spill polluting its seas

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (AFP) — Police in Mauritius on Sunday prepared to board a grounded ship leaking tonnes of oil into its crystal-clear waters, as clean-up crews confronted a growing ecological disaster on the archipelago’s pristine shores. The bulk carrier MV Wakashio has been seeping fuel into a protected marine park boasting unspoiled coral reefs, mangrove forests and endangered species, prompting Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth to declare an environmental emergency and appeal for international help. Attempts […]

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Rare quake shakes North Carolina

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP ) — A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit North Carolina on Sunday, shaking buildings in the biggest tremor in the area for more than 100 years, though there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The US Geological Survey recorded the quake at a depth of only 3.7 kilometers (2.3 miles), with its epicenter near the town of Sparta, North Carolina, close to the border with Virginia. “Large earthquakes are […]

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World pledges 250 million euros for Lebanon’s people: France

PARIS, France (AFP) — World leaders on Sunday pledged more than 250 million euros for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France said, with the emergency aid to be delivered “directly” to a population reeling from the deadly port blast in Beirut. Fifteen government leaders including US President Donald Trump took part in the virtual conference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and the UN, pledging solidarity with the Lebanese people and promising to muster “major resources” […]

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Sudan rains and floods claim 20 more lives

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP) — At least 20 people were killed and 13 others wounded Sunday in torrential rains and flooding, the latest victims of days of flooding in Sudan, the civil defence said. Heavy rains typically hit Sudan between June and October each year, and this week the country has been badly battered by the downpour. “20 people have died and 13 have been injured while 345 houses were destroyed or badly damaged” across the […]

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Seven dead as floods hit Greek island

ATHENS, Greece (AFP) — A baby was among seven people who died as torrential rains and floods swept the Greek island of Evia, damaging dozens of houses and blocking roads, authorities said Sunday. The eight-month-old baby was found dead in a house in the village of Politika on Sunday, said a spokesman for firefighters involved in rescue efforts. The baby’s parents were unharmed. Hours earlier, a man and woman in their 80s were found unconscious […]

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Isabela early Monday, Aug. 10

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Isabela early Monday, Aug. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 1:52 a.m. It had its epicenter 117 kilometers northeast of Divilacan. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

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Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Jun Datol passes away

(Eagle News)–Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Jun Datol has passed away. House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales confirmed the congressman’s passing “a few hours ago” on Monday, Aug. 10. Montales did not cite a cause of death. “We will give you the details as soon as we receive them,” he said. Datol was also chair of the House committee on senior citizens’ affairs.  

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TD “Ferdie” likely to exit PAR this morning; monsoon rains in parts of PHL expected

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area off Pangasinan that has developed into a tropical depression is likely to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical  Services Administration said TD “Ferdie”  is forecast to move generally northward over the West Philippine Sea. “Following a slight turn to the north-northwest tonight, this tropical depression is forecast to make landfall over Fujian Province in southeastern China between tomorrow morning and afternoon,” PAGASA said. […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Aug. 10

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Aug. 10: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Metro Manila is now under a modified enhanced community quarantine , the second-strictest form of community […]

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