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by Dessy SAGITA JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) – Peeking through a slit in her giant puppet costume, Indonesian teen Juniarti is drenched in sweat as she moves stiffly under the blistering sun. The 15-year-old and a motley crew of other children — some as young as nine — make a living by strapping on two-metre (6.5 foot) brightly coloured folk effigies known as Ondel-Ondel. The giant-headed puppets are a staple on the streets of Indonesia’s bustling […]
VIENNA, Austria (AFP) — Legendary Formula One driver Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family said in a statement released to Austrian media early Tuesday. “With deep sadness, we announce that our beloved Niki has peacefully passed away with his family on Monday,” the statement read. Lauda’s death comes eight months after he underwent a lung transplant. “His unique achievements as an athlete and entrepreneur are and will remain unforgettable, his […]
by Alastair HIMMER KAMOGAWA, Japan (AFP) – Just 16 and riding the crest of a wave, Japan’s teenage surfing sensation Shino Matsuda has a secret weapon as she targets gold at next year’s Tokyo Olympics — mum’s rice balls. Hot-shot Matsuda caught the surfing bug as a curious toddler and has emerged as a medal contender for the 2020 Olympic hosts after winning the Japan Open earlier this month. “That has given me so much […]
(Eagle News)—Vice President Leni Robredo, chair of the Liberal Party, has rejected the resignations of top LP officials following the defeat of all Otso Diretso Senate bets in the May 13 polls. In refusing to accept the resignations of Senator Kiko Pangilinan as LP president and of Quezon City Rep. Kit Belmonte as LP secretary general, Barry Gutierrez, Robredo’s spokesperson, said that “much work remains to be done.” “…And they will do it, together,” Gutierrez […]
https://youtu.be/6In_z93jCgo by Mussa Hattar JERASH, Jordan (AFP) – For more than a year after being moved to a Jordanian wildlife reserve from war-hit Syria, two bears, Loz and Sukkar, would cower whenever planes flew by, traumatized by past bombardments. They are among dozens of animals that have been rescued from regional war zones, including the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, and brought to Jordan’s Al Ma’wa For Nature and Wildlife. The sanctuary located in Jerash province north […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Samsung Electronics surged more than four percent Tuesday on the back of its chief rival Huawei’s mounting problems, including a decision by Google to sever ties with the Chinese mobile phone maker. US internet giant Google, whose Android mobile operating system powers most of the world’s smartphones, said this week it is cutting ties with Huawei to comply with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The move could […]
(Eagle News)–The proclamation of winning Senate and party-list bets will not push through today, May 21. Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez said the National Board of Canvassers was still awaiting the arrival of Certificates of Canvass from Los Angeles, California in the United States. Earlier, the poll body said the proclamation might push through on this day, with the winning partylists to be proclaimed in the morning, and the winning senators at night. As […]
by Nawas al-Darraji MISRATA, Libya (AFP) – A villa in Misrata is abuzz with activity as mothers prepare food parcels with poems and messages of love attached for sons battling on the outskirts of the Libyan capital. More than 10,000 food parcels are being sent each day from home, 200 kilometres (120 miles) away, to the battle front south of Tripoli against Libya’s military strongman Khalifa Haftar. In their fourth war since 2011, Misrata’s men […]
by Joshua MELVIN MANILA, Philippines (AFP) – When Mary Ann San Jose moved to Sitio Pariahan more than two decades ago, she could walk to the local chapel. Today, reaching it requires a swim. The main culprit is catastrophic subsidence caused by groundwater being pumped out from below, often via unregulated wells for homes, factories, and farms catering to a booming population and growing economy. The steady sinking of coastal towns and islets like Pariahan […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Stephen Curry and Draymond Green both posted triple-doubles to power the Golden State Warriors to a 119-117 overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday and into a fifth straight NBA Finals. The two-time defending NBA champions swept the Blazers in four games in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals. The only other team to reach five straight NBA Finals was the Boston Celtics, when they went to a record […]
Meanne Corvera Eagle News Senator Francis Pangilinan has resigned as president of the Liberal Party. Pangilinan’s resignation came after the loss of all Otso Diretso Senate bets in the May 13 elections. As of May 21, the highest-ranking Otso Diretso senatorial candidate was Bam Aquino, in fourteenth place, still outside the winning circle. Apart from Aquino, Otso Diretso fielded as Senate bets former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Erin Tañada, lawyer Romulo Macalintal, Chel Diokno, Pilo […]
by Pauline FROISSART LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Gardens of the future are being unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, where green-fingered designers have imagined innovative solutions to help combat climate change. “If we don’t have plants, we are going to be in trouble,” said designer Tom Dixon, who teamed up with Swedish furniture giant IKEA to create a “Gardening Will Save The World” exhibit. “You only have to switch on the news […]
