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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James opted for Golden State star Kevin Durant with the first pick of the All-Star draft on Thursday. James, who will lead a team against fellow All-Star captain Giannis Antetokounmpo’s line-up on February 17, assembled a formidable looking starting line-up. After choosing Durant first, James then added former Cleveland team-mate Kyrie Irving to his line-up. In-form Toronto star Kawhi Leonard was picked third by James before he selected […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has filed a bill declaring July 12 of every year as a “West Philippine Sea (WPS) Victory Day” in observance of the country’s victory in the Permanent Court of Arbitration against China. In filing Senate Bill No. 2201, De Lima, who, as then-justice secretary, was part of the delegation that argued for the Philippines’ case in the tribunal in 2013, said it was but “fitting and compelling that the 12th of […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law mandating the protection of Gabaldon school buildings in the country as part of the country’s preservation of its cultural heritage. Under Republic Act 11194 signed by the President on Jan. 18 but which was made available to the media on Thursday, Feb. 7, the Department of Education , National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and the National Museum are tasked to implement […]
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AFP) — After painstakingly recreating an Antarctic environment in the balmy climate of central Mexico, the Guadalajara Zoo has welcomed two baby Adelie penguins into the world. The pair, born in late December, made their public debut this week as their parents, Blanquita and Pippin, began allowing them to venture out from between their feet for the first time. The babies will be named after undergoing medical exams in another eight to 10 […]
(Eagle News) — Two Filipinos were among those killed in a fire that razed an apartment building in Paris, France on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Department of Foreign Affairs made the announcement after receiving confirmation from the Crisis Center of the Paris Prefecture that the couple were among ten killed in the blaze on Rue Erlanger at the 16th Arrondissement of the city. Earlier, the embassy had already been assisting the couple’s daughter, who had […]
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) — The death toll from the collapse of an Istanbul apartment block rose to 10 on Thursday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble, Turkish authorities said. The eight-storey building, which is located in the Kartal district on the Asian side of the city, collapsed on Wednesday but the cause is not yet clear. Rescuers had initially put the death toll at two, but Istanbul governor Ali Yerlikaya said on Thursday […]
(Eagle News) — The Metro Rail Transit 3 has released a list of liquids that it said would be allowed in its trains. Below is the list: Baby formula or breast milk in bottles, if the passenger is traveling with a baby or small child Drinking water to be used by the baby or small child All prescription and over-the-counter medications Liquids including water, juice and liquid nutrition or gels for passenger with a disability […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James rejected suggestions Thursday he was the driving force behind the rebuilding of the Los Angeles Lakers after a week of intrigue surrounding the franchise’s attempts to lure Anthony Davis from New Orleans. Speaking ahead of the Lakers’ visit to the Boston Celtics later Thursday, James suggested he was in no hurry to assemble a Lakers side capable of challenging for championships. “There’s nothing I need to get […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Marc Gasol and Markelle Fultz were reported to be on the move on Thursday as the NBA’s trade deadline expired with no deal for New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis. Memphis Grizzlies star Gasol was reportedly headed for the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, CJ Miles and a 2024 draft pick, ESPN reported. Fultz, the number one pick in the 2017 draft, meanwhile was being […]
CUCUTA, Colombia (AFP) — Trucks carrying desperately-needed US humanitarian aid arrived at the Venezuelan border on Wednesday, AFP reporters said. Several vehicles loaded with food and medicines rumbled into a collection center on the Colombian side of the Tienditas border bridge, which remains blocked by Venezuelan troops. President Nicolas Maduro has refused foreign aid shipments, saying they would open the way for US military intervention to depose him. His opposition rival Juan Guaido says up […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said Thursday he does not expect to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping before a March 1 deadline in trade war negotiations between the two economic superpowers. “Not yet,” Trump told reporters at the White House when asked if a meeting had been arranged for within the next month. Asked if a meeting could happen before March 1, he said: “No.” Trump has said that final […]
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro had a fever and possible pneumonia, his doctors said Thursday, 10 days after the far-right leader underwent surgery on the stomach wound he suffered when stabbed last year. The 63-year-old remains in semi-intensive care in Sao Paulo following a procedure to remove his colostomy bag and reconnect the bowel. “Last night he had a fever (and) was subjected to a CT scan of the chest and […]
