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7 areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as “Ramon” intensifies into tropical storm

(Eagle News)–Seven areas are now under tropical cyclone wind signal number one as “Ramon” intensified into a tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar are under the alert as “Ramon,” last spotted  385 kilometers east northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar or 450 km east of Catarman, Northern Samar, packed maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kph […]

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Venice underwater as exceptional tide sweeps through canal city

by Ella IDE VENICE, Italy (AFP) — Venice was hit by the highest tide in more than 50 years late Tuesday, with tourists wading through flooded streets to seek shelter as a fierce wind whipped up waves in St. Mark’s Square. The exceptionally intense “acqua alta,” or high waters, peaked at 1.87 meters (six feet) as the flood alarm sounded across the Italian city of canals, the tide monitoring center said. “We’re currently facing an […]

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Bolivia: Death toll up to seven in post-election unrest

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) — Seven people died in Bolivia in violence that broke out after Evo Morales was declared the winner of a recent presidential election, the attorney general said Tuesday. Four of those fatalities were from gunfire, Juan Lanchipa said. Until now, the toll was three dead. Morales resigned Sunday and went into exile in Mexico on Tuesday. “All of these cases will be investigated until we establish the truth and find out […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration saidt moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga City within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Dinagat Islands and Sulu. “All are […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellation(s) for Wednesday, Nov. 13

(Eagle News)–Classes on Wednesday, Nov. 13, were cancelled in at least one area due to bad weather: Northern Samar — All levels (public and private) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a tropical cyclone wind signal number one remains hoisted over Eastern Samar, the eastern portion of Northern Samar and Catanduanes as Tropical Depression “Ramon” accelerates.  

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3.1-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental early Wednesday, Nov. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 46 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 1:36 a.m. Depth of focus was 20 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 hoisted over three areas as TD “Ramon” accelerates

(Eagle News)–Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Number 1 is up over three areas as Tropical Depression “Ramon” slightly accelerates. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the alert is hoisted over Eastern Samar, the eastern portion of Northern Samar and Catanduanes. PAGASA said the center of Tropical Depression “Ramon” was last spotted 505 kilometers east of Borongan City, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up […]

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Australia bushfire threat still high after narrow escape

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia escaped the worst-feared impacts of bushfires during a day of “catastrophic” conditions but the threat remains high, with dozens of fires still blazing and expectations of a brutal summer ahead. More than 300 new fires — including 19 that reached emergency level — were sparked Tuesday during high temperatures, gusting winds and dry conditions that were described as the worst on record. Thousands of firefighters deployed to combat the fires […]

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Italy hit by heavy rains, flooding in Venice

by Franck IOVENE ROME, Italy (AFP) — Powerful rainstorms hit Italy on Tuesday, with the worst affected areas in the south and Venice, where there was widespread flooding. The heavy rainfall closed schools in several southern cities including Taranto, Brindisi, and Matera, as well as the Sicilian cities of Pozzallo and Noto, according to the national weather service. In Matera, this year’s European Capital of Culture, a tornado caused trees and lamp posts to fall, […]

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WHO prequalifies first Ebola vaccine

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said it had prequalified an Ebola vaccine for the first time, hailing a “critical step” towards its licensing, access and roll-out in countries most at risk of outbreaks. “This is the fastest vaccine prequalification process ever conducted by WHO,” it said in a statement, explaining that “prequalification means that the vaccine meets WHO standards for quality, safety, and efficacy.” The announcement comes hot on […]

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Hong Kong clashes rage on university campus and business district

by Su Xinqi and Jerome Taylor HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters fought intense battles with riot police on a university campus and paralyzed the city’s upmarket business district Tuesday, extending one of the most violent stretches of unrest seen in more than five months of political chaos. The confrontations followed a particularly brutal day on Monday when police shot a protester and a man was set on fire, prompting calls from […]

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Johnson sends 100 troops to help UK flood victims

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday the army would deploy 100 troops in northern England to deal with widespread flooding, after facing criticism from his election rivals over the government’s response. Conservative leader Johnson, campaigning to remain in Downing Street after next month’s general election, made the decision after chairing a meeting of the government’s emergency response committee. The move followed Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the main opposition […]

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