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MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — The Kremlin on Thursday said British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson had made “disgusting” comments about President Vladimir Putin seeking to exploit Russia’s World Cup in the way Adolf Hitler had used the 1936 Berlin Olympics. “This is a completely disgusting statement. This is beneath the foreign minister of any country. Of course it is offensive and unacceptable,” presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The previous day Johnson agreed with a fellow British […]
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Internet giants Facebook and Google on Thursday warned Singapore against introducing new laws to combat “fake news,” saying that existing legislation is adequate to address the problem. Their warnings were made to a parliamentary committee which is examining possible measures, including legislation, to tackle false online information which the government says could threaten national security. Executives from Facebook, Google and Twitter appeared before the committee Thursday, and are among scores of […]
By Moira Encina Eagle News The Manila Regional Trial Court has ordered the arrest of 10 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity charged over Horacio Castillo III’s death. Branch 40 Presiding Judge Alfredo Ampuan issued the order against Arvin Balag, Ralph Trangia, Oliver John Audrey Onofre, Mhin Wei Chan, Danielle Hans Matthew Rodrigo, Joshua Joriel Macabali, Axel Munro Hipe, Marcelino Bagtang, Jose Miguel Salamat and Robin Ramos, who are facing charges for violation of the […]
by Pascale Juilliard and Fiachra Gibbons Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — It is a hip-looking cafe like any other in central Paris, thronged with lunchtime dinners. Except that Joyeux has a little something extra — many of its cooks and waiters have one more chromosome. The coffee shop is the latest in a chain of lunch joints springing up across France staffed by people with Down syndrome, autism and other cognitive disabilities. “Joyeux” […]
(Eagle News) — Five suspected Abu Sayyaf members abducted a teacher in Sulu on Thursday. The Western Mindanao Command said Marjorie Abdul, head teacher at Liang Elementary School, was sitting in her office in Barangay Liang, Patikul when the suspects barged inside and took her hostage at 9:30 a.m. Wesmincom said it was “exhausting all efforts and means to track down the captors and rescue the hostage..,” as it condemned the kidnapping and all “kidnapping ploys […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa revealed on Thursday that his son faced deficiencies in some of his subjects in the Philippine National Police Academy. According to Dela Rosa, Rock, who is in his first year at the PNPA, fell short in two subjects, including communication. He said his son needed to take a removal exam in that subject to determine if he passes or fails. “Nandun ako kahapon (sa PNPA […]
by Patrick Galey Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — British scientists on Wednesday unveiled a next-generation wearable brain scanner that can be donned like a helmet and allows patients to move freely while being scanned, potentially revolutionizing neural care for children and the elderly. Researchers hailed the “transformative” imaging set-up, which for the first time gave them access to brain activity while patients make natural movements, including nodding, stretching and even playing ping pong. […]
by Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — A world addled by climate change has seen a four-fold increase in major flooding events since 1980, and a doubling of significant storms, droughts and heat waves, Europe’s national science academies jointly reported Wednesday. In Europe, where precise data reaches back decades, the number of severe floods has jumped five fold since 1995, according to the report, which updates a 2013 assessment. “There has been, […]
by Robert Smith Agence France Presse MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Defending champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he hadn’t yet reached the peak of his powers as he embarks on the weekend’s Australian Grand Prix in search of a fifth Formula One crown. Hamilton, who is reportedly about to sign a new contract with Mercedes, says he is ready to break down new barriers at the age of 33. While appearing disinterested for large parts of […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice has issued an immigration lookout bulletin order against Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada. The order was dated January 9, but was only released to the media on Thursday. According to the DOJ, the order stems from a letter of request made by Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, Incorporated (TRLEI), the operator of Okada Manila resort hotel and casino, which has filed estafa and perjury charges against the businessman. The charges stem from […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China warned on Thursday that it was ready to retaliate as US President Donald Trump prepared to announce sanctions against Beijing for the “theft” of intellectual property. “China will not sit idly by and let its legitimate rights and interests be harmed, and will certainly take all necessary measures to resolutely defend its legitimate rights and interests,” the commerce ministry said in a statement. © Agence France-Presse
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has ordered the deployment of over 50 immigration officers to several airports in time for the long holiday. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the deployment of the 58 officers to various field offices across the country aims to “minimize, if not eradicate, long queues of passengers” in immigration counters. Of the 58, he said 38 were immigration officers assigned to the BI main office and other satellite offices in Metro […]
