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Cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers expected today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. The northern and eastern section of Luzon will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters. The rest of […]

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France admits ‘failings’ over Paris police attacker’s radicalization

by Gregory DANEL / Alice LEFEBVRE PARIS, France (AFP) — France’s interior minister acknowledged Sunday that officials should have kept a closer eye on the Paris police employee who stabbed four colleagues to death last week, after investigators found evidence he had supported an extreme version of Islam. “Obviously, there were failings,” Christophe Castaner told TF1 television, but he said he would not resign over the matter as some rightwing opponents have said he should. […]

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Eight protesters dead in Iraq capital clashes: medics, security sources

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) — Eight protesters were killed in new clashes with security forces in an eastern district of the Iraqi capital on Sunday, medics and security sources told AFP. Demonstrators in several parts of Baghdad’s Shiite stronghold of Sadr City burned tyres and launched fireworks towards the police amassed there, witnesses said, and shots were also heard in the area. The interior ministry had earlier said 104 people were killed, including eight members of […]

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Second Trump whistleblower comes forward with first-hand information: lawyer

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A second whistleblower has come forward, this one with first-hand information about events that triggered an impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump for alleged abuse of power, the informant’s lawyer said Sunday. “I can confirm this report of a second #whistleblower being represented by our legal team,” Mark Zaid said on Twitter. “They also made a protected disclosure under the law and cannot be retaliated against. This WBer has first-hand […]

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Star City rejects BFP finding arson caused fire

(Eagle News)–The management of Star City on Sunday, Oct. 6, disputed the Bureau of Fire Protection’s finding arson was the only probable cause of the fire. In a statement, the amusement park management said in the first place,  “we are not aware of any motive, including financial gain, that would induce the commission on arson specially on the part of Star City as the business is profitable and a bumper Christmas Season was expected.” Star […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao anew

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao anew. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration saidt moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Alamada, Banisilan, Carmen, Libungan in North Cotabato; Wao, Bumbaran, Lumba-Bayabao, Sultan-Dumalondong in Lanao del Sur; and in nearby areas. “All are advised to take […]

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Israeli minister seeks ‘non-aggression’ pacts with Gulf Arab nations

  JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) — Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Sunday he was seeking “non-aggression” agreements with Gulf Arab nations that do not formally recognize the country as a prelude to possible future peace deals. Details of the proposal were not made public, but it was the latest sign of Israel’s push to improve ties with Gulf Arab nations with whom it has no formal diplomatic relations. Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory has long […]

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North Korea says no talks unless US stops hostile policies

  SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea said Sunday it has “no desire” to continue nuclear talks unless the United States takes steps to end hostilities, a day after negotiations in Sweden broke down. The discussions in Sweden followed months of stalemate following a February meeting between the North’s leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump, and came after Pyongyang’s defiant test of a sea-launched ballistic missile on Wednesday. The North walked away […]

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Police fire tear gas as large crowds defy Hong Kong mask ban

by Jerome Taylor / Jasmine Leung  HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong police fired tear gas at pro-democracy protesters on Sunday after tens of thousands hit the streets once more to defy a ban on face masks despite half the city’s subway stations remaining closed. Large crowds marched through torrential rain in unsanctioned rallies on both sides of Victoria Harbour while police battled protesters in multiple locations, plunging the finance hub into chaos once […]

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Duterte says he has an illness that causes muscle weakness

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has said he was suffering from an illness that causes muscle weakness. The President made the revelation in a speech before the Filipino community in Moscow, Russia where he is on official visit. “Mag-duet lang kami ng ‘Ikaw’. Pagkatapos magtingin ako sa kanya kagaya kanina pero gusto ko siyang tingnan sa mata. Pero ang mata ko –’yung isang mata ko, dito sa mata niya. ‘Yung isang mata ko, umiikot kung saan-saan […]

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Jordan teachers end strike in pay deal with government

  AMMAN, Jordan (AFP) — Jordanian teachers ended a month-long strike on Sunday after reaching an agreement with the government for a rise in wages. The strike, which began on September 8 just a week into the school year, paralysed some 4,000 public schools in the kingdom where more than 1.4 million students are enrolled. The teachers had demanded a 50-percent hike in their salaries, “the lowest among state employees,” according to the union. Union […]

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NBA’s Rockets try to calm storm after ‘stand with Hong Kong’ post

  TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — The Houston Rockets tried Sunday to distance the NBA team, who have a huge Chinese fan base, from general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet supporting the Hong Kong protests as it sparked a backlash in China. Head coach Mike D’Antoni told reporters in Tokyo that he “doesn’t feel comfortable” commenting on Morey’s tweet, which featured an image with the message “Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong”. The tweet was posted […]

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