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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The British government conceded Tuesday that any further Brexit delay would likely mean preparing for European Parliament elections next month — but said it could then cancel them at the last minute. Prime Minister Theresa May announced she would ask the EU next week to delay Brexit for a second time, beyond April 12, to try again to get her divorce deal agreed and ratified in the British parliament. “We […]
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela’s Juan Guaido said Tuesday he feared being abducted by government agents in the coming days after a Supreme Court request to lift his parliamentary immunity heaped pressure on the opposition leader in his power struggle with President Nicolas Maduro. “They can try to kidnap me,” said Guaido, recognized as the oil-rich country’s interim president by more than 50 countries. Monday’s decision by the Supreme Court — which is controlled by […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — NASA has made it clear they want astronauts back on the Moon in 2024, and now, they are zeroing in on the Red Planet — the US space agency confirmed that it wants humans to reach Mars by 2033. Jim Bridenstine, NASA’s administrator, said Tuesday that in order to achieve that goal, other parts of the program — including a lunar landing — need to move forward more quickly. “We […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Golden State Warriors stars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have issued fines Tuesday for comments criticizing the integrity of NBA officials during and after a loss at Minnesota. Green was fined $35,000 for social media statements while Curry was fined $25,000 — both for impugning the integrity of NBA officiating. Durant was fined $15,000 for public criticism of officials. The NBA investigation reviewed player conduct at various […]
by Gokan GUNES ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AKP on Tuesday appealed against results in Istanbul and Ankara following a weekend election after tallies showed the ruling party lost both key cities. Erdogan’s AKP and coalition partner won more than 50 percent of votes nationwide in Sunday’s local ballot, but defeat in both Turkey’s capital and its economic hub would be a setback after the party’s decade and a half in […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) –Los Angeles police said Tuesday they had arrested the man suspected of murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle, ending a two-day manhunt following the Grammy-nominated artist’s shock death. The LAPD said the suspect, Eric Holder, was in police custody in connection with the fatal shooting, which authorities say was gang-related and personal in nature. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who had blamed “senseless gun violence” for the death of 33-year-old Hussle, voiced […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — Malaysia’s disgraced former leader Najib Razak will go on trial Wednesday over a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal that contributed to his long-ruling coalition’s downfall last year and sent shockwaves around the world. The 65-year-old will face the first of several trials over his alleged involvement in the looting of sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, a state investment vehicle established to develop the economy of the Southeast Asian nation. The former premier and […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will skip a meeting of Group of Seven ministers this week in France, the State Department said Tuesday, amid persistent tensions between Europe and President Donald Trump. Officials did not explain Pompeo’s absence. But the move comes amid a long list of disagreements, including the US rejection of international agreements on ending Iran’s nuclear program and fighting climate change. The State Department said that Deputy […]
TORONTO, Ontario (Eagle News) – With just five games left until the playoffs, the Toronto Raptors took on the Orlando Magic, who continue their quest for an NBA playoff berth. Despite a slow start in the first quarter, the Raptors came out on top, defeating the Magic 121-109. Danny Green started off the first quarter red hot with 16 points. Green finished with a season-high 29 points, going 7-for-10 from beyond the arc. With the […]
By Melissa Potes EBC Florida Bureau KISSIMMEE, Florida (Eagle News) – For most of the night the Orlando Seawolves played within their scheme against the Kansas City Comets but a sloppy third quarter, in which the Comets scored three goals, proved too much for the Seawolves to overcome as they lost 7-6. This loss officially ends Orlando’s chance for a post-season berth. This game followed a similar pattern to Orlando’s most recent games. “We have […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, April 2, said someone wanted him killed, as he spoke behind a bullet-proof glass in a PDP-Laban campaign rally in Malabon. But the President downplayed the alleged plot, saying he believed “ang buhay ay swerte-swerte lang.” “Kung panahon ko na talaga, wala na akong magawa,” Duterte said. He said he, however, had no control over the security arrangements of the Presidential Security Group. He said he was used to […]
(Eagle News) – The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Rice Tariffication Act had already been signed by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Malacanang said on Tuesday, April 2. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that this was also discussed during the Cabinet meeting on Monday, April 1, convened by President Rodrigo Duterte. “The IRR is already signed by the NEDA and the DBM while […]
