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LONDON, United States (AFP) — Medical experts on Wednesday warned the British government to prepare for the “real risk” of a coronavirus second wave just a day after the biggest lifting yet of lockdown restrictions in England. “While the future shape of the pandemic in the UK is hard to predict, the available evidence indicates that local flare-ups are increasingly likely and a second wave a real risk,” said the experts in an open letter […]
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) — A plane crash which killed 97 people in Pakistan last month was because of human error by the pilot and air traffic control, according to an initial report into the disaster released Wednesday. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane came down among houses on May 22 after both engines failed as it approached Karachi airport, killing all but two people on board. “The pilot as well as the controller didn’t follow […]
By Caesar Vallejos, OPEN FOR BUSINESS Aptly themed “Para Sa Bagong Bukas”, Globe’s Saludo SME, prepares the Small and Medium Enterprises to embrace the new normal. A double entendre, the theme could mean ‘a new tomorrow’ and ‘open anew.’ Saludo SME was launched in 2019 and in this year’s edition, Globe myBusiness salutes “SMEs who have remained open or planning to get back on their feet” amidst the global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic which prompted […]
by Jonathan BROWN Agence France-Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Columns of tanks and troops will parade through Red Square on Wednesday as President Vladimir Putin oversees grand World War II commemorations to stir up patriotic fervour ahead of a vote on extending his rule. Forced to postpone the country’s traditional May 9 Victory Day celebrations by the coronavirus pandemic, Putin rescheduled the parade for just a week ahead of a July 1 public vote on […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Pampanga and Batangas within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Cavite (General Trias, Tanza, Silang, Carmona), Laguna (Santa Rosa, Biñan), Bulacan (Bustos, San Rafael, Baliuag, Plaridel, Dona Remedios Trinidad), Tarlac (Capas), Rizal (San […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States added 792 deaths in 24 hours, the Johns Hopkins University tally showed Tuesday, as the country’s top infectious diseases expert warned there were “historic” challenges ahead. The world’s largest economy is the hardest-hit country by the pandemic, with 121,176 dead out of more than 2.34 million cases, according to the Baltimore-based institution at 8:30pm (0030 GMT Wednesday). Many states have largely lifted lockdown measures, and New York […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government has filed charges against Olongapo Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr. for allegedly “repeatedly” violating Inter-Agency Task Force rules issued to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and other national policies. In a statement, Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said the charges for gross neglect of duty; grave misconduct; for violations of Republic Act No. 11469 or the Bayanihan law, Republic Act. No. 11332; and for open disobedience under […]
by Victor Ruiz with Yussel Gonzalez in Mexico City OAXACA, Mexico (AFP) — A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico on Tuesday, killing six people, sending hundreds fleeing from their homes and forcing the closure of a major state-owned oil refinery. Hundreds of aftershocks were reported in the hours following the initial tremor, which was felt in Mexico City, some 700 kilometers (430 miles) distant from the epicenter in Crucecita, in Oaxaca state. “We had […]
by Femke COLBORNE and AFP bureaus Agence France Presse BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Germany on Tuesday reimposed coronavirus lockdowns on more than 600,000 people and tennis world number one Novak Djokovic tested positive for the illness — two major setbacks in global efforts to restore a sense of normality to everyday life. The moves highlighted how quickly the virus can resurface and spread, and how much more nations will need to do to reassure […]
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — The Singapore prime minister’s estranged brother said Wednesday he has joined an opposition party ahead of elections next month, presenting a new challenge to the country’s long-ruling government. The city-state’s parliament was dissolved Tuesday for a general election on July 10, even as the country struggles to recover from a major coronavirus outbreak that has swept through migrant worker dormitories. Lee Hsien Yang is locked in a long-running row with his […]
by Florian PLAUCHEUR Agence France-Presse CRUZEIRINHO, Brazil (AFP) — Cruzeirinho, a small indigenous village of wooden shacks deep in the Amazon, is nearly empty these days — all but five of its 32 families have fled into the rainforest to escape the coronavirus pandemic. A week’s trip by boat from there, the inhabitants of the Umariacu indigenous reserve are trying a different strategy against the virus. “Attention: indigenous land. Closed for 15 days,” says a […]
by Rob Lever Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Amazon on Tuesday pledged to invest $2 billion in projects aimed at combatting climate change, stepping up efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of the tech giant and others. The Climate Pledge Fund will back efforts by startups and other firms in multiple sectors to “facilitate the transition to a zero carbon economy,” Amazon said in a statement. The initiative “will look to invest in […]
