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TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday as investors refocused on sound corporate earnings helped by optimism about trade, but there were still lingering concerns about issues including Italian politics. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.17 percent, or 37.51 points, at 21,717.85 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.11 percent, or 1.77 points, at 1,631.07. Investors in Tokyo appeared to take heart from hopeful comments on […]
(Eagle News)–A Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal has been hoisted over four areas as Tropical Depression “Samuel” moved west northwestward and maintained its strength. As of 4 a.m., the center of “Samuel” was 660 kilometers east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, prompting the Signal No. 1 over the province, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte and Dinagat Island. A Signal No. 1 may also be raised over Southern Leyte and Eastern Samar. Moderate to heavy […]
(Eagle News)–Peace Secretary Jesus Dureza on Sunday, Nov. 18, said he may meet National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) negotiators Fidel Agcaoili and Luis Jalandoni in Manila soon. Apart from him, he said Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo was also tasked to meet with the NDFP negotiators in an “informal chat.” “I am now on my way to head the Philippine delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York so the planned meeting may […]
United States (AFP) — An unmanned Cygnus cargo ship blasted off Saturday toward the International Space Station, marking the second supply mission in 24 hours destined to carry food and supplies to the astronauts living in space. An Antares rocket operated by Northrop Grumman lit up the night sky at 4:01 am (0901 GMT) as it propelled the craft loaded with 7,400 pounds (3,350 kilograms) of gear into space. On Friday, a Russian Soyuz rocket […]
(Eagle News) — Former Metropolitan Manila Development chair and now Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs Francis Tolentino also participated in the EBC Family Fun Run at the Philippine Arena in Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan. (Photo courtesy of Meanne Corvera)
Participants are now lining up before the official start of the EBC Family Fun Run.
by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse PARADISE, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump expressed sadness Saturday at the devastation caused by fires in a California town, but persisted in his controversial claim that forest mismanagement is responsible for the tragedy which has left 76 dead and more than 1,000 listed as missing. “This is very sad,” Trump said after surveying the remains of Paradise, where nearly the only people out on the road were […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Golden State Warriors said Draymond Green will sit out his team’s Saturday clash with the Mavericks in Dallas due to a sprained toe rather than because of any lingering effects of his spat with teammate Kevin Durant. Green missed two games last week against Milwaukee and Brooklyn after hurting a toe on his right foot against Memphis. “We decided to give him some time off,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr […]
Participants for the EBC Family Fun Run in Philippine Arena.
(Eagle News) — Seen in these pictures are the participants in the Eagle Broadcasting Corporation Family Fun Run held in Philippine Arena in Ciudad de Victoria, Bulacan. (Photos courtesy of Meanne Corvera)
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AFP) — New Zealanders have been quick to find a way to celebrate Ireland’s historic Test win in Dublin, highlighting that the All Blacks loss was at least masterminded by a Kiwi. In a country where 20 percent of the population claim Irish ancestry, the All Blacks’ defeat on Saturday was still seen by some as a win for New Zealand. The 16-9 victory was the third time in the […]
