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Russia’s Vladimir Putin threatened to deploy new missiles against Western capitals if Washington sends missiles to Europe, as he delivered a state of the nation address Wednesday aimed at boosting falling approval ratings, The announcement comes after the US said it would withdraw from a key Cold War-era arms treaty over what it said were Russian violations, prompting a mirror move from Moscow. “Russia does not intend to be the first to deploy such missiles in Europe,” […]
by Dave Clark and Damon Wake Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Prime Minister Theresa May said she had made “progress” in talks with the EU on Wednesday as she sought to extract concessions on the terms of Britain’s divorce, but as expected there was no major breakthrough. With less than six weeks until Brexit day, May met European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker hoping for movement on the “Irish backstop” issue — after […]
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Tiger Woods, who counts four Masters titles among his 14 majors, has been laying plans for Augusta National in April ever since October. “Started probably back in October, November,” Woods said Wednesday when asked just when he began thinking about the first major championship of 2019. “Thinking about shots I would need, clubs I’d be using for the event, what kind of swings I have been struggling with or doing […]
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP) — Nepal’s government on Wednesday tabled draft legislation that would impose harsh penalties for “improper” social media posts, igniting concerns it could be used to suppress freedom of speech and stifle dissent. Under the proposed law, the government would have the power to block social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube unless they register in Nepal. And social media posts deemed defamatory or against national sovereignty could be punished with up […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A young US rapper shot dead by police in northern California earlier this month after he was found slumped over in his car was struck by around 25 bullets, a family lawyer said on Wednesday. Melissa Nold told AFP that six police officers shot Willie McCoy — who used the stage name Willie Bo — in the face, throat, chest, right ear, arms and shoulders on February 6 […]
(Eagle News)—The Philippine National Police is now looking for the child of the couple believed behind the Jolo, Sulu bombings that killed at least 23. PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said this was so the child could identify the couple–initially believed to be Indonesian— who police said carried out the blasts at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral in January. “Mayroon silang iniwan na anak dito sa Pilipinas and hopefully makita natin dahil paglaki nyan posibleng […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un must make a “meaningful” gesture if he wants to see sanctions lifted, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday ahead of a second summit between the two men. “The sanctions are on in full. I haven’t taken sanctions off,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “I’d love to be able to, but in order to do that, we have to do something that’s meaningful […]
VATICAN CITY (AFP) — Two cardinals criticized on Wednesday Pope Francis’s approach to the clerical paedophilia crisis, saying “abuse of power” was not to blame but homosexuality. “We turn to you with deep distress! The Catholic world is adrift,” US Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke and German Cardinal Walter Brandmueller said in an open letter to the heads of the bishops’ conferences. “Sexual abuse is blamed on clericalism. But the first and primary fault of the clergy does not rest […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Manchester four-piece The 1975 were the big winners at the 2019 Brit Awards in London on Wednesday. Here are the main winners: British album of the year — “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships” by The 1975 British male solo artist — George Ezra British female solo artist — Jorga Smith British breakthrough act — Tom Walker British group — The 1975 British single — “One Kiss” by Dua Lipa […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health (DOH) declared a measles outbreak in some parts of Cagayan Valley or Region 2 after a 500% spike in cases in February this year compared to February last year. As of February 17, 2019, Cagayan province has the highest record at 34 cases followed by Isabela at 24, Nueva Vizcaya at 11 and Quirino at 4, according to Dr. Rio L. Magpantay, DOH regional director. Of the […]
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte wants the list of “narco-politicians” released ahead of the May elections. Duterte made public his stance on the Department of the Interior and Local Government proposal on Wednesday, Feb. 20, in an interview with reporters. “Or would you rather hindi na talaga lalabas ‘yung pangalan nila? Galit ako sa droga,” Duterte said. Earlier, Philippine National Police spokesperson Senior Supt. Bernard Banac said the list was so far undergoing “validation.” “We have […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte signed on Wednesday, Feb. 20, the Revised Corporation Code which allows the registration of a “one-person corporation” and removing the requirement for the minimum number of five incorporators, among others. The Revised Corporation Code, which amended the 38-year old Corporation Code, aims to strengthen and simplify corporate governance standards for a more business-friendly environment amidst the drop in the country’s rank in the latest Ease of Doing Business […]
