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Death toll climbs to almost 200 in Nigeria flooding, says relief agency
ABUJA, Nigeria (AFP) — Nearly 200 people have died in flooding caused by heavy seasonal rains across 12 states in Nigeria, the country’s main relief agency said on Thursday. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said 199 people had lost their lives after the main Niger and Benue rivers burst their banks. A national disaster has been declared in the central states of Kogi, where the two rivers meet, and Niger, plus Delta and […]
Death toll climbs in Nigeria flooding: relief agency
ABUJA, Nigeria (AFP) — Nearly 200 people have died in flooding caused by heavy seasonal rains across 12 states in Nigeria, the country’s main relief agency said on Thursday. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said 199 people had lost their lives after the main Niger and Benue rivers burst their banks. A national disaster has been declared in the central states of Kogi, where the two rivers meet, and Niger, plus Delta and Anambra […]
Chairman ousted as Australia’s public TV hit by politics scandal
by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia’s much-loved public broadcaster scrambled to safeguard its hard-won reputation for impartiality Thursday, forcing out a chairman accused of intervening in news coverage to please the government. Top executive Justin Milne told the ABC he would step down, after the institution’s board held crisis talks in Sydney and the government announced an inquiry into his actions. According to leaked emails, Milne unsuccessfully pressed for […]
Former Customs intelligence officer cited in contempt anew
(Eagle News)–Two House committees cited in contempt a former Customs intelligence officer for “not telling the truth.” The House committees on dangerous drugs and government and public accountability cited Jimmy Guban in contempt after he failed to disclose information on what was supossed to be the P6.8 billion worth of shabu hidden in magnetic lifters found in Cavite. President Rodrigo Duterte has said there were no drugs in the empty magnetic lifters found in Cavite […]
McDonald’s says classic burgers no longer have artificial ingredients
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — McDonald’s USA on Wednesday announced that its iconic burgers, including the Big Mac and the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no longer have artificial preservatives, artificial flavors or added colors from artificial sources. Only the pickle slices still contain an artificial preservative, the American fast food giant said, noting that “customers are able to skip it if they prefer.” The changes are going into effect in all 14,000 US restaurants, […]
DOLE, tuluy-tuloy ang pagtulong sa mga OFW na naantala ang pag-alis dahil sa bagyong Ompong
(Eagle News) — Tuluy-tuloy ang pagtulong na ginagawa ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) sa mga Overseas Filpino Worker (OFWs) na naapektuhan ng bagyong Ompong. Ayon kay Secretary Silvestre Bello III, medyo naantala lamang ang pagbibigay ng tulong sa Isabela province dahil sa panghihimasok ng ilan na nais manggulo sa pagbibigay ng assistance. Pero nilinaw ng kalihim na itinuloy na muli ang pagbibigay ng tulong sa OFWs sa Region 1, 2, 3 at Quezon […]
Wooden library lures bookworms outside Beijing
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Deep in the heart of a valley surrounded by rocky hills, a wooden library sits just over a creek on the outskirts of Beijing, seemingly in the middle of nowhere. Every weekend, hundreds of bookworms flock to Liyuan Library in Jiaojiehe village, a book sanctuary surrounded by chestnut, walnut and peach trees whose branches were used to decorate the building. The lush environment is what first drew architect Li Xiaodong to […]
Ducks Perry undergoes knee surgery, out five months
ANAHEIM, United States (AFP) — Corey Perry, who has won championships at every level he has played, will be out of the Anaheim Ducks lineup for five months after having knee surgery, the NHL team announced. The 33-year-old Canadian underwent surgery to repair his meniscus and MCL, said Anaheim general manager Bob Murray on Wednesday. Perry started training camp with the Ducks but was forced out of their recent game against the Arizona Coyotes. He […]
Calida to Trillanes: Apologize for calling me a thief or I sue you
(Eagle News)–Solicitor General Jose Calida on Thursday, Sept. 27, threatened to file charges against Senator Antonio Trillanes after the senator accused him of stealing his amnesty application document. In a statement, Calida said he would be “constrained to file a criminal case for libel plus damages” against the senator unless he “expresses his sincere apology for calling me a thief.” “Obviously, Mr. Trillanes’ rationality (assuming he had one) has deserted him,” Calida said, calling the […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo holds International Aid for Humanity in Toronto, Canada
https://youtu.be/H4_m5yZxxKc (Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) held an Aid for Humanity in Toronto, Canada on Sept. 21, 2018 where it gave thousands of “care packages” including food items and winter articles to residents who came to the event. At least 4,000 care packages were distributed to those in need in Toronto who came to the event’s venue at the Queen Eizabeth Building, Canada National Exhibition Place. Under the directive of […]
SolGen Calida, inakusahan ni Sen. Trillanes na umano’y nagtago ng kaniyang amnesty application document
(Eagle News) — Inakusahan ni Senador Antonio Trillanes IV si Solicitor General Jose Calida na nagtago ng kaniyang mga dokumento partikular na ang kopya ng kaniyang amnesty application. Ayon kay Trillanes, mismong si Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana ang nagsabi na hiningi ni Calida ang kaniyang amnesty records. “Si Sec. Lorenzana mismo ang unamim na tumawag sa kanya si Calida kung wala ako finile, walang ibibigay sa kanya,” ayon kay Trillanes. Ang pagkawala ng amnesty application […]
