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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — “Narcos” and “Game of Thrones” star Pedro Pascal is to play the lead in upcoming “Star Wars” TV series “The Mandalorian,” Disney said Wednesday, as it builds on the beloved and profitable science fiction franchise. Penned and produced by Marvel mainstay Jon Favreau, the live-action show will follow Pascal’s lone gunfighter, making his way in the outer reaches of the galaxy after the fall of the Empire. “We’re having […]
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — A 102-year-old great-grandmother is believed to have become the world’s oldest skydiver after plunging 14,000 feet (4,300 meters) through the South Australian sky. Centenarian adrenaline junkie Irene O’Shea said she “felt normal” after a 220 kilometer per hour (140 mph) dive that sent her cheeks flapping wildly. She completed her first skydive to mark her 100th birthday in 2016, but organizers claimed it was Sunday’s successful tandem dive at the age […]
by Philippe RATER / with Shaun Tandon in Washington Agence France Presse UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday urged the United Nations to tighten restrictions on Iran’s missiles, which he warned could strike US allies, but other powers called instead for dialogue. Pompeo headed to New York for a Security Council meeting on Iran, which recently confirmed a medium-range ballistic missile test, arguing it is legal and […]
by Alex PIGMAN Agence France Presse STRASBOURG, France (AFP) — The 29-year-old man sought by police over a shooting in Strasbourg lived in a small apartment in a ramshackle housing bloc and has convictions in France and several European countries after a life of crime, officials say. The man, Cherif Chekatt, lived in the Poteries area of Strasbourg about a 20-minute tram ride west of the center of the French city and its market where the […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The British currency sustained gains won late Wednesday after Prime Minister Theresa May survived a bid by her own MPs to unseat her through a no-confidence vote. The pound had gained nearly a full percentage point to $1.2597 around 2100 GMT, just after the vote maintaining the steady upward march after it became clear May was likely to win. © Agence France-Presse
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they have granted immunity to a publisher who paid $150,000 to a Playboy model to prevent her from going public with her claim to have had an affair with Donald Trump. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said it had reached a “non-prosecution agreement” with American Media Inc (AMI), publisher of the tabloid the National Enquirer. Trump’s former lawyer, Michael […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will attend the official turnover of the Balangiga bells in Eastern Samar on Saturday, after all. This was, according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, after the President himself “made changes in his schedule” due to the “persistent requests from the people of Eastern Samar who look forward” to him personally bringing the bells to Balangiga. Earlier, Panelo said “pressing matters of governance” would keep Duterte from attending the official turnover in […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Boston Celtics center Al Horford will miss “at least a few games” with a left knee injury, coach Brad Stevens said Wednesday. Stevens, speaking at the Celtics’ shootaround before their Wednesday night NBA clash with the Wizards in Washington, said Boston hopes the time off will allow Horford to fully recover from the painful condition that has seen him miss two of Boston’s last six games. “He’s going to be […]
(Eagle News) — The Communist Party of the Philippines has ordered its armed wing, the New People’s Army, to intensify its attacks against government security forces in response to Congress’ approval of a third martial law extension in Mindanao. In a statement, the CPP ordered NPA guerrillas “to exert all possible effort to punish the worst fascist units and officers of the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) who have committed grave crimes against the […]
(Eagle News) – Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno warned of “detrimental” effects to the country’s economy in case Congress fails to approve the proposed 2019 national budget of PHP3.757-trillion. According to Department of Budget and Media estimates, a reenacted budget would reduce disbursements by around PhP220 billion by 2019. Diokno said the growth impact of such a reduction would be “detrimental” and could lead to an economic slowdown. “While ‘the sky will not fall down’ […]
Diokno unfazed; questions integrity of his accusers (Eagle News) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday, Dec. 12, adopted a resolution urging President Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his appointment of Ben Diokno as Budget secretary. House Resolution 2365, authored by Minority Leader Danilo Suarez, was adopted after Diokno was grilled by House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya for what the lawmaker said were “insertions” amounting to billions in infrastructure funds in the proposed 2019 national budget […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Oil producers who agreed last week to trim production to boost prices will meet in April to review the impact and sign a long-term pact, the UAE minister said Wednesday. OPEC and some non-OPEC producers decided to cut output by 1.2 million barrels per day for six months from January after world prices shed a quarter of their value in just a few weeks. Prices currently hover around […]
