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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A California man who spent 39 years behind bars after wrongfully being convicted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and her four-year-old son has reached a $21 million settlement in the case, authorities said. Craig Coley, 71, was convicted of the 1978 murder of Rhonda Wicht, 24, and her son Donald and was sentenced in 1980 to life in prison without parole. He was released nearly four decades later […]
by Heather SCOTT Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to hold a “signing summit” with China’s President Xi Jinping to seal a trade deal, since as discussions are in the “advanced stages.” The comments cheered global stock markets, since they confirmed the dispute will not ratchet up immediately, averting an even bigger impact on the global economy. Citing progress in the four days of talks, […]
(Eagle News)–Isolated rains will prevail in parts of the Philippines today as the northeast monsoon affects the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bicol Region and the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and Quezon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will experience partly cloudy skies. PAGASA said the northern section of Luzon and the eastern […]
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Australian Cardinal George Pell, who helped elect popes and ran the Vatican’s finances, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two choirboys, a court said Tuesday, becoming the most senior Catholic cleric ever convicted of child sex crimes. An Australian court found Pell guilty by a trial jury on one count of sexual abuse and four counts of indecent assault of two boys at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne in […]
by Hector Velasco Agence France Presse BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) — US Vice President Mike Pence and Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido agreed on a strategy to tighten the noose around President Nicolas Maduro following a meeting with regional allies in Colombia on Monday. “We hope for a peaceful transition to democracy but President Trump has made it clear: all options are on the table,” said Pence, who passed on Trump’s “100 percent” support to Guaido. […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns said Monday he was lucky to have escaped with his life after the car crash last week which forced him out of two games. The 23-year-old suffered a suspected concussion following the incident on February 21, and told reporters ahead of his return from injury against Sacramento later on Monday that his car was struck from behind by a truck which had failed to […]
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who was the lead negotiator in the 2015 nuclear deal, announced his resignation on Instagram on Monday, which can only take effect once President Hassan Rouhani accepts it. “I apologize for my inability to continue serving and for all the shortcomings during my term in office,” Zarif said in a message posted on his verified Instagram account. Zarif thanked Iranians and “respected officials” for their […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Antonio Trillanes IV slammed President Rodrigo Duterte anew, saying he did not only fail to fulfill his promises to stop corruption and crime in the country, but also actually made the country’s problems worse. “Klaruhin ko lang, ang mga pangunahing pangako nya na lulutasin nya ang crime, corruption at illegal drugs in 3 to 6 months, ay lalong lumala,” Trillanes said. According to Trillanes, “nagkalat na ang mga killers ngayon sa lansangan.” He […]
(Eagle News)–A brick of cocaine estimated at P6.3 million was found off the waters of Aurora on Saturday, Feb. 23. The police on Monday, Feb. 25, said the cocaine was found by a local fisherman in Dingalan, who reported the find to the police. According to the police, the brick was wrapped in plastic and sealed with rubber tape. The cocaine has been sent to the Crime Lab to undergo testing.
(Eagle News) — Gilas Pilipinas got a slot to play in the 2019 FIBA World Cup after its rousing win against Kazakhstan on Sunday night, 93-75. The game played at the Republican Velodrome in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan showed a revitalized Philippine team that avenged their loss the last time that they played against Kazakhstan in November last year. On Sunday night Gilas Pilipinas’ Andray Blatche gave Gilas 41 points and 13 rebounds, prevailing […]
(Eagle News)—Typhoon “Wutip” may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, Feb. 28, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, once it enters PAR, “Wutip” will be named “Betty.” So far, “Wutip” is located 1740 kilometers east of southern Luzon, still outside PAR. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 185 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 225 kilometers per hour. It […]
HOLLYWOOD, United States (AFP) — Here are the winners in key categories at the 91st Academy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Hollywood. “Green Book” took home the best picture Oscar, while Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” won for best director, best foreign film and best cinematography. Top acting honors were shared among four different films. Best picture: “Green Book” Best director: Alfonso Cuaron, “Roma” Best actor: Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody” Best actress: Olivia […]
