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by John Biers NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Walmart will halt sales of ammunition for handguns and some military-style rifles, the company announced Tuesday, calling the status quo on firearms in the United States “unacceptable.” Walmart also said it will direct consumers not to carry firearms into its stores, a practice that is legal in “open carry” states but which has sparked safety scares in recent weeks. The moves, which were praised […]
VIENNE, Austria (AFP) — The Austrian capital Vienna has retained its ranking as the world’s most liveable city, according to an annual report from the Economist. Vienna once again came ahead of Melbourne — which had held the top ranking for seven years until losing it to Vienna in 2018 — according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released Wednesday. The top two were followed by Sydney, Osaka and Calgary. Each […]
(Eagle News)–All wind signals have been lifted even as “Liwayway,” now a typhoon, slightly intensified as it moved forward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 a.m. today, the eye of the typhoon was located 305 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 130 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is moving northwards at 10 kph. Between […]
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Hong Kong protest leaders on Wednesday appealed to German Chancellor Angela Merkel to support their push for democracy when she visits China this week. Prominent movement leader Joshua Wong and others recalled in an open letter published by top-selling Bild daily that Merkel grew up in the communist police state of East Germany. “You have first-hand experience of the terrors of a dictatorial government,” wrote Wong, who was temporarily arrested […]
Philippine boxing legend and politician Manny Pacquiao launched his own cryptocurrency, ‘PAC’ tokens, with a concert in Manila on Monday. The ‘Pac’ was initially created to allow fans to buy exclusive Pacquiao merchandise but there are plans now for broader use. The virtual currency is set to be listed on and distributed by the Singapore-based Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) later this year. Pacquiao, 40, is considered a national hero by many as his […]
by Alice RITCHIE and Dmitry ZAKS Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The fate of Brexit hung in the balance on Tuesday as parliament prepared for an explosive showdown with Prime Minister Boris Johnson that could end in a snap election. Members of Johnson’s own Conservative party are preparing to join opposition lawmakers in a vote to try to force a delay to Britain’s exit from the European Union if he cannot […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes as “Liwayway,” now a severe tropical storm, continues to intensify. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Liwayway” was located 225 kilometers east of Basco. “Liwayway” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph as it moves northward over the Philippine Sea at 15 kph. “Liwayway will bring […]
(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Tuesday, Sept. 3, said he would file libel charges against Inquirer.net and Rappler for their claims he endorsed the executive clemency bid of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez. “Those articles they’re reeking with not only irresponsibility but with malice,” Panelo said, referring to the Rappler story “Panelo endorsed Sanchez’s letter for executive clemency,” and an Inquirer.net Tweet saying the same. But Panelo has said he merely “referred” the […]
(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Tuesday, Sept. 3, admitted referring Antonio Sanchez family’s letter requesting executive clemency for the former Calauan, Laguna mayor to the Board of Pardons and Parole, but added this was what he did with all the other letters he received. “And I refer all kinds of letters, the same. I don’t want to be accused by anyone that just because I’m a lawyer I would be not doing anything for […]
(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has affirmed the Ombudsman’s dismissal of the charges for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against former President Benigno Aquino III and two others over the Mamasapano incident in 2015. In dismissing the petition for certiorari filed by the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption, the SC, voting 15-0, ruled she did not commit grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction when the Ombudsman, then led by Conchita Carpio-Morales, […]
(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court on Tuesday, Sept. 3, junked the petitions filed by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and 40 fishermen aimed at forcing the government to enforce environmental laws in Ayungin Shoal, Panganiban Reef and Scarborough Shoal. In a statement, the SC said the petition for a writ of kalikasan and continuing mandamus were junked based on a motion filed by the government after some of the fishermen themselves requested for a withdrawal […]
Third complainant to withdraw charges too (Eagle News)–Two of the three private complainants who filed syndicated estafa raps against officials of Kapa Community Ministry International have withdrawn the charges. During the preliminary investigation, Kim Ampo and Judith Ledicho swore on their affidavit of desistance before the Department of Justice panel of prosecutors. The third private complainant, Virginia Ampo, is slated to file her affidavit of desistance before a provincial prosecutor and not before the DOJ […]
