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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Hiring by private US companies surged unexpectedly in December, rising to its highest level in nearly two years as employers beefed up staffing levels in the holiday period, a survey showed Thursday. The result shattered economists’ forecasts, showing that employers continued to add workers despite fears of a slowing economy, a stock market slump and a trade war with China. The private sector added 271,000 net new positions for the […]
by Anuj Chopra with Natacha Yazbeck in Dubai Agence France Presse RIYADH, Saudi (AFP) — Saudi Arabia’s attorney general sought the death penalty for five of 11 defendants charged with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as their high-profile trial opened in Riyadh on Thursday. The prosecution also said it was awaiting a response to two formal letters requesting evidence from Turkey, where Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi Istanbul consulate on October 2 in […]
by Michael Mathes Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Twelve years ago, Nancy Pelosi made history as the first woman elected speaker of the US House of Representatives. On Thursday, the tough-as-nails Democrat once again became America’s most powerful elected woman in a comeback for the political history books. Keeping Donald Trump in check will be among her top challenges as she presides over the House through the 2020 elections, when her party […]
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — US chipmaker Qualcomm said Thursday it had fulfilled the requirements set out by a court in a patent dispute case against Apple to ban the sale of older iPhone models in Germany. The court in the German city of Munich had ruled in favor of Qualcomm last month but said an injunction banning sales of affected iPhones could only be imposed immediately if the company put down a security deposit. “(Qualcomm) […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James and Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo led the first fan balloting updates announced Thursday for next month’s NBA All-Star Game. Los Angeles Lakers star playmaker James received the most votes with 1,083,363 to pace the Western Conference frontcourt while Milwaukee Bucks forward Antetokounmpo led the Eastern Conference with 991,561 votes in the first fan ballot returns. Voting continues through January 21 with fan […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Jan. 3, expressed dismay over the results of a recent Social Weather Stations survey on winning Senate bets in the 2019 polls, saying his bets were better choices for the people. “I don’t want to derogate others pero nakita niyo yung nanguna sa survey?” he asked. He then made a pitch for his candidates, including his former aide Bong Go, Francis Tolentino and former police chief Ronald dela Rosa, […]
(Eagle News)–Daraga, Albay Mayor Carlwyn Baldo on Thursday, Jan. 3, denied he ordered the killing of Rep. Rodel Batocabe and his security escort, SP01 Orlando Diaz. “I did not order the deaths of anyone,” Baldo said after double murder charges were filed against him in connection with Batocabe’s and Diaz’s death, after a witness and some suspects pointed to him as the mastermind of the attack in December last year. Baldo also faces six counts […]
(Eagle News)–Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday, Jan. 3, said he has placed the Philippine National Police on “heightened alert” to “monitor the activities of all candidates” as the 2019 elections draw near. Año made the statement as he said that what happened to Daraga, Albay Mayor Carlwyn Baldo should “serve as a stern warning against all politicians not to intimidate, harass, or do violence against their political opponents” in the polls. Baldo and six […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Paul George shrugged off a chorus of boos to score 37 points and lead Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on Wednesday. George angered Lakers fans last year after ignoring the franchise in favor of a deal with Oklahoma City, a snub which came after long-running speculation he would move to Los Angeles. On Wednesday, the Lakers fans unloaded […]
(Eagle News)—House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. on Thursday, Jan. 3, stood by his allegations against Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, claiming that the firm of the in-laws of his daughter actually cornered government projects in the millions of pesos using “dummy firms.” During the nationally-televised first hearing into alleged anomalies in the proposed national budget for 2019, Andaya alleged Aremar Construction Corp, which he said was owned by Maria Hamor, daughter of Ester Hamor who […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong stocks fell again Thursday, extending the previous day’s losses as technology firms were hit by Apple’s decision to slash its revenue forecast for the December quarter citing slowing Chinese sales. The Hang Seng index slipped 0.26 percent, or 65.99 points, to close at 25,064.36. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was slightly lower, dipping 0.93 points to 2,464.36, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Gilas and PBA legend Jimmy Alapag has joined powerhouse San Miguel Beermen as its newest assistant coach. Alapag attended the team’s practice at the Acropolis Gym in Quezon City earlier today, Thursday, Jan. 3. Alapag is also on his second year as coach of the San Miguel Alab Pilipinas squad in the ongoing ASEAN Basketball League, leading the team to a championship last season. He previously turned down an […]
