SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Seven tenants were killed and 11 others injured early Friday when a blaze ripped through a three-storey studio complex in Seoul, fire authorities said. While South Korea is technologically advanced and has risen to become the world’s 11th-largest economy, many people who have missed out on its progress struggle to get by. Low-income tenants often live in buildings with tiny single-bed studios once favoured by applicants preparing for various state […]
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Sandiganbayan convicts Imelda Marcos of 7 counts of graft for alleged financial interests in Swiss foundations
(Eagle News) – The Sandiganbayan’s Fifth division has found former First Lady Imelda Marcos guilty of seven of 10 counts of graft filed in the court for her alleged financial interests and management of several foundations in Switzerland from 1978 to 1984. Marcos, who is also the incumbent Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos, was sentenced to a prison term of six to 11 years for each count, or a total of 42 to 77 years […]
NBA veteran Wade and wife welcome baby daughter
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, announced the arrival of their daughter Thursday, a day after she was born via a surrogate. “We are sleepless and delirious but so excited to share that, our miracle baby, arrived last night via surrogate and 11/7 will forever be etched in our hearts as the most loveliest of all the lovely days,” Wade posted on his Twitter account […]
Honasan accepts offer to be DICT secretary
(Eagle News)–Senator Gregorio Honasan has accepted President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to be the next secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology. “For a better Philippines, a better government, for the Filipino People, and for a better future for our most precious Children; I have decided to accept the offer of the President to help lead the DICT,” he said in a text message. According to Honasan, he would be deemed resigned from the […]
World stocks rally ebbs while oil prices sink
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A global stocks rally faded on Thursday as the European Union warned of slowing growth and Wall Street pulled back from a post-election bounce. Meanwhile, fears of higher oil supply sent prices into a bear market, or a 20 percent decline from last month’s high, which weighed on oil-related stocks. The dollar strengthened against major rivals after Wednesday’s selloff in the wake of the key US midterm elections. London […]
Lion Air jet in another accident, a week after deadly crash
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — A Lion Air passenger jet has been involved in another accident — just a week after a plane from the Indonesian airline crashed with the loss of all 189 people on board. In the latest incident, the jet clipped a pole as it taxied to the runway at Bengkulu airport on Sumatra island ahead of its flight to Jakarta. The plane’s left wing was visibly damaged, forcing all passengers to disembark. […]
US shooter identified as 28-year-old veteran named Ian David Long
THOUSAND OAKS, United States (AFP) — The gunman who killed 12 people in a crowded California country music bar has been identified as 28-year-old Ian David Long, a former Marine, the local sheriff said Thursday. The suspect, who was armed with a .45-caliber handgun, was found deceased at the Borderline Bar and Grill, the scene of the shooting in the city of Thousand Oaks northwest of downtown Los Angeles. “We believe he shot himself,” Ventura […]
After midterms, US Democrats chart their course for 2020
by Elodie CUZIN Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Colorful campaign placards still dot front yards across America after this week’s midterm elections, but Democrats have already turned their attention to the next goal: winning the presidency in 2020. “We’re going to keep organizing, mobilizing, and fighting,” said party chairman Tom Perez, minutes after Democrats claimed victory in their bid to win majority control of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. “And that’s […]
US suspends asylum for illegal border crossers
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States will no longer allow people who enter the country outside of formal border crossings to claim asylum, officials said Thursday, unveiling a new crackdown on illegal immigration. The restriction on asylum claims will seek to address what a senior administration official called the “historically unparalleled abuse of our immigration system.” The new rule was published by the Department of Homeland Security and is expected to get President […]
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi debuts in London
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — China’s Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 8 Pro smartphone in London Thursday, making a UK debut as the tech giant ramps up its European presence before an expected American launch next month. Xiaomi, which is looking to gain ground on rivals Apple, Huawei and Samsung, revealed the flagship product at a launch event at the Barbican Centre. The Mi 8 Pro will go on sale in Britain on Friday, the group […]
Mass shooting in Thousand Oaks California kills 13
THOUSAND OAKS, California (Eagle News) — A gunman opened fire at the Borderline Bar and Grill late Wednesday night killing at least 12 people, including Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus. Witnesses said that the gunman entered the bar and grill and threw several smoke grenades before he started shooting into the crowd that was composed of mainly college students. Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean described the scene during a press conference. “It’s a horrific […]
Three Miss Earth 2018 contestants accuse sponsor of sexual harassment during pageant run in PHL
(Eagle News) — Three Miss Earth contestants have come forward and accused a pageant sponsor of sexual harassment during the contest run in the Philippines. In a social media post, Miss Guam Emma Mae Sheedy identified the sponsor as Amado S. Cruz. Apart from Sheedy, Miss Earth Canada Jaime VandenBerg, Miss Earth England Abbey-Anne Gyles-Brown took to social media to share their experiences of sexual harassment. “He showed up to almost all of my events telling […]
