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PHL to sign five agreements with China in Beijing

(Eagle News)–The Philippines is slated to sign five agreements with China in Beijing later this month. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Meynardo Montealegre said the government was eyeing agreements in the areas of education, anti-corruption, official development assistance, drug rehabilitation and infrastructure, as President Rodrigo Duterte attends the second Belt and Road forum from April 25 to 27. Montelagre said during the forum, Duterte would have a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier […]

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3.2-magnitude quake hits Agusan del Sur

(Eagle News)—A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Agusan del Sur on Monday, April 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 4 kilometers southwest of San Luis at 9:31 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake was 52 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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PNP to intensify intelligence-monitoring activities following Sri Lanka blasts

(Eagle News)—The Philippine National Police will intensify its intelligence-monitoring activities following the deadly blasts that killed over 200 in Sri Lanka on Sunday, April 21. PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said this was in light of the “possibility” that those responsible for the gruesome act would seek refuge in other countries, including the Philippines. So far, Sri Lanka authorities have arrested at least 13 in connection with the blasts, which took place as Catholics celebrated Easter. […]

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Ukraine comedian Zelensky wins presidency in landslide

by Dmytro Gorshkov and Anna Smolchenko A comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election on Sunday, drawing congratulations from global leaders while dealing a stunning rebuke to his country’s political establishment. Volodymyr Zelensky, whose only previous political role was playing the president in a TV show, trounced incumbent Petro Poroshenko by taking 73 percent of the vote, according to partial official results. Poroshenko garnered just 24 percent, losing to […]

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Duterte calls out US, Aquino admin for “doing nothing” as China built islands in W. PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, April 21, called out the United States and the administration of then-President Benigno Aquino III for “doing nothing” while China was building islands in the West Philippine Sea. “Why didn’t the Philippine government go there at the site with its ship and ask China ‘what are you doing here?” Duterte asked, noting that China had been conducting its construction activities even while the Philippine case against the Asian giant […]

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Isolated rainshowers expected today, April 22

(Eagle News)–Isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today, April 22, as the easterlies affect Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with  isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, flash floods during severe thunderstorms are also expected. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will also have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with […]

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Palace condoles with Sri Lanka over deadly blasts

(Eagle News)–The Palace has condoled with Sri Lanka over the deadly blasts in hotels and churches that killed over 200 people on Sunday, April 21. “As we recall our recent commitment to boost ties with Sri Lanka and the warm relations between the leaders our of countries, we express our sincere solidarity and offer our heartfelt prayers to the citizens of Sri Lanka,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. Panelo reiterated “expressions of […]

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Eight arrested in connection with Sri Lanka blasts: PM

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) — Eight people have been arrested in connection with a string of deadly blasts that killed more than 200 people in Sri Lanka on Sunday, the country’s prime minister said. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said “so far the names that have come up are local,” but that investigators would look into whether the attackers had any “overseas links”. He also acknowledged that “information was there” about possible attacks. “While this goes […]

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Haftar forces press offensive on Libyan capital

by Imed Lamloum TRIPOLI, Libya (AFP) — Forces backing Libya’s unity government battled to push back an offensive by strongman Khalifa Haftar on Sunday as his troops approached the gates of Tripoli after air raids overnight. Haftar’s self-proclaimed Libyan National Army, galvanized by victories in its eastern stronghold and in the country’s desert south, announced an offensive early this month to seize the capital from the UN-recognised administration of Fayez al-Sarraj. But his forces have […]

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Reserves help Celtics sweep Pacers out of NBA playoffs

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Gordon Hayward scored a team-high 20 points as the Boston Celtics defeated Indiana 110-106 on Sunday to complete a first-round NBA playoff sweep of the host Pacers. The Celtics captured their first best-of-seven series sweep since 2011 and advanced to a second-round matchup with either the Milwaukee Bucks or Detroit Pistons. “Any time you 4-0 a team, you feel great,” Hayward said. “We’re going to heal up a little […]

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Sudan protest leaders halt talks with military

by Menna Zaki and Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP) — Sudanese protest leaders Sunday suspended talks with military rulers, after the army failed to meet their demand for an immediate transfer to civilian rule. The protest leaders had planned to name members of a civilian body to take over from the ruling military council which took power on April 11 after ousting veteran leader Omar al-Bashir. The momentum had been building all day […]

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Mudslide kills 14 in Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) — At least 14 people were killed and five others injured by a mudslide that buried eight houses early Sunday in southwestern Colombia, authorities said. A search was underway for any others who might be trapped under rubble. The injured were being treated at hospitals near the scene of the disaster in Rosas, in the department of Cauca, the national risk management agency said. The agency attributed the mudslide to the heavy […]

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