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Heavy rainshowers expected over Bataan, Zambales, Bulacan in next two hours

(Eagle News)—Heavy rainshowers are expected over Bataan, Zambales and Bulacan in the next two hours. Apart from the three provinces, the heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Metro Manila, particularly in Muntinlupa, Taguig, Parañaque, Pasay, Makati, Marikina; Bacoor, Imus, Dasmariñas, General Trias, Tanza, GMA, Carmona, Trece Martires, Kawit, Cavite City, Noveleta, Binakayan and Rosario in Cavite; Famy, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, Paete, Kalayaan, Lumban, Cavinti, Luisiana, Magdalena, SanPedro, Biñan, Sta. Rosa […]

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3.2-magnitude quake jolts Batangas

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Tuesday, April 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 18 kilometers southwest of Nasugbu at 5:47 p.m. The depth of focus was 113 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

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Algeria lawmakers elect first new president in 20 years

  by Claire Doyen Agence France Presse ALGIERS, Algeria (AFP) — Lawmakers named the speaker of the upper house as Algeria’s first new president in two decades Tuesday, after the resignation of Abdelaziz Bouteflika following mass protests. The election of Abdelkader Bensalah as interim president follows constitutional rules but goes against the demands of demonstrators, who have pushed for him and other top politicians to stand down. “I want to work towards fulfilling the interests […]

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Iran president says US ‘leader of world terrorism’ after US tags Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terror org

  by Kay Armin Serjoie Agence France Presse TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday accused the United States of being the real “leader of world terrorism”, hitting back after Washington blacklisted Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation. Tehran was quick to retaliate on Monday by declaring US troops “terrorists” following Washington’s move, which was welcomed by Iran’s regional arch-rivals Israel and Saudi Arabia. It was the first time that Washington […]

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Israel votes with Netanyahu’s future at stake

  Israelis voted Tuesday in a high-stakes election that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long right-wing tenure or to replace him with an ex-military chief new to politics. The vote is expected to be close and likely lead to frantic negotiations to form a coalition once results are in, with opinion polls having shown Netanyahu best placed to do so. Polls were to close at 1900 GMT in most areas and […]

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Another suspect in Silawan slay nabbed

(Eagle News)—Another suspect in the killing of Christine Silawan has been arrested. Authorities, however, refused to divulge any information about the identity of the suspect, who is in police custody. The police had tagged a 17-year-old boy as the main suspect in the killing of the Cebuana student in March. The boy, police said, was charged as an adult. Silawan’s body was found in an empty lot in Lapu Lapu on March 11. Her head […]

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Palace dares PCIJ, Sereno to file raps vs Duterte over ill-gotten wealth allegations

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Tuesday, April 9, urged former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism to file charges against President Rodrigo Duterte following their ill-gotten wealth allegations against him. “If PCIJ and Sereno believe that the increases are ill-gotten wealth they should file the appropriate charges,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. But according to Panelo, “Sereno’s comments on the President’s wealth in relation to his (Statements of Assets, Liabilities […]

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Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted in Umbrella Movement trial

  by Yan Zhao and Elaine Yu Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) — A group of Hong Kong activists face jail after being convicted Tuesday on colonial-era “public nuisance” charges for their role in organizing mass pro-democracy protests that paralyzed the city for months and infuriated Beijing. The convictions followed a trial that has renewed alarm over shrinking freedoms under an assertive China which has rejected demands by Hong Kongers asking for a […]

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Britain’s May seeks Brexit delay from Merkel, Macron

by James Pheby Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May meets the leaders of Germany and France on Tuesday in a last-gasp bid to keep her country from crashing out of the European Union later this week. Her huddles with Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin and President Emmanuel Macron in Paris come on the eve of another tension-packed summit in Brussels focused on the fate of the 46-year-old partnership. […]

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DFA raises Alert Level 3 in Libya; urges voluntary repatriation of Filipinos in Tripoli, nearby areas

(Eagle News)—The Department of Foreign Affairs has raised an Alert Level 3 in Libya and urged Filipinos in Tripoli and nearby areas to consider being repatriated to avoid getting caught in ongoing clashes between rival factions. The Alert Level III, which means a voluntary repatriation is being implemented, covers Tripoli and areas within a 100-kilometer radius of the capital as follows: To the East Tajoura Ghot Romman Qaraboli Qasr Khiyar To the South Esbea Tarhuna […]

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On Day of Valor, Duterte urges Filipinos to uphold PHL sovereignty, protect rights and freedoms

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos to uphold the sovereignty of the Philippines and protect the freedoms and rights of people. Duterte issued the statement on Tuesday, April 9, as the country celebrated the Day of Valor. “As we hold this solemn observance, it is my hope that we will all be inspired to remain steadfast like our forefathers and their allies in upholding our sovereignty and in protecting the rights and freedoms that our […]

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Thunderstorms expected in parts of PHL today

(Eagle News)—Thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Philippines today, April 9, as the easterlies affect Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Quezon, Bicol Region, Central and Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. Flash floods due to scattered light to moderate rains are possible. Batanes and Babuyan Group of Islands will have partly cloudy skies due […]

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