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APELDOORN, Netherlands (AFP) — Australia’s Matthew Glaetzer was crowned king of the sprint on Saturday when he swept past Britain’s Jack Carlin 2-0 in the final at the track world championships. Glaetzer, 25, arrived in the Netherlands claiming to be in “the form of my life” after becoming the first man to dip below the one-minute barrier in a kilometre race staged at sea level in Manchester last year. However, he wasn’t the only headline […]
(Eagle News)–A man was killed and his companion was injured in a shooting incident in Manila on Saturday. The police have yet to identify the fatality and his companion, who were shot on the second floor of the 999 Mall in Divisoria. Authorities have yet to look for the suspect/s and determine the motive behind the shooting.
A university student who fatally shot his parents on his school campus in the US state of Michigan was arrested without incident after an hours-long manhunt, officials said early Saturday. The episode had put the Central Michigan University campus into lockdown Friday morning — trapping students in classrooms and dormitories until mid-afternoon — while police conducted an expansive search for the 19-year-old suspected gunman. James Eric Davis, described as a university student, was turned in […]
(Eagle News)– Two New People’s Army members suspected of recruiting for their group were arrested on Saturday in Agusan del Norte. The suspects were identified as Luzviminda Apolinaria, 45, and her husband Aladin Apolinaria, 49. The couple, who have warrants for their arrest issued by an Agusan del Sur court, were nabbed in Barangay Mahayahay, Kitcharao town in Agusan del Norte at 10:35 a.m. Criminal charges will be filed against the suspects by three individuals […]
by Frankie Taggart Agence France-Presse HOLLYWOOD, United States (AFP) — All eyes will be on the battle for Oscars supremacy between “The Shape of Water” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” on Sunday. But if there’s one thing previous ceremonies have demonstrated, it’s that it’s a good idea never to expect the expected on Hollywood’s biggest night. Here are five things to watch for: The specter of ‘Envelopegate’ It may have been the most embarrassing […]
(Eagle News) – The President does not promote violence against women. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque emphasized this during a press briefing at the Eduardo Cojuangco National Vocational High School in Paniqui, Tarlac on Friday, March 2, 2018. Roque’s statement came in the wake of women’s groups claims the Chief Executive used “offensive language” that shows his “misogynous character.” Roque stressed that President Duterte should not be judged by his words but by his actions. “Palabiro […]
(Eagle News)—Show us your plan. A Department of Tourism official had this to say to those opposing the plan to shut down businesses in Boracay for 60 days in order to clean up the island. In an interview over dzbb, Undersecretary Ricky Alegre asked the critics to submit a position paper. “Kung meron silang suggestion para makamit yun within the six-month period, we’re very much interested to find out what it is kasi ngayon nalatag […]
Task force that will look into possible liability of local officials since 2001 formed (Eagle News)— Charges will be filed against those responsible for what happened to Boracay, Department of the Interior and Local Government officer in charge Eduardo Año said. In an interview with reporters, Año said the charges will be filed “in the six months timeframe” he said was given by President Rodrigo Duterte for the DILG and other departments to clean up […]
by Pirate Irwin © Agence France-Presse MONACO, Principality of Monaco (AFP) — Former world number one Novak Djokovic’s toughest hurdle when he returns to the ATP Tour after a long injury absence will be a mental one, believes former coach Boris Becker. The 30-year-old Serbian’s return to competitive action is yet to be confirmed although he published photos of himself on the practice courts earlier this week for the first time since he underwent a […]
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — India’s Shubhankar Sharma opened with an eagle and closed with three consecutive birdies to seize a two-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the WGC Mexico Championship. The 21-year-old Asian Tour Order of Merit leader, who has won twice in the past three months, has outclassed a world-class field for 36 holes at Club de Golf Chapultepec near Mexico City. “I’ve definitely proven to myself I belong here and I […]
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AFP) — Twin attacks on the French embassy in Burkina Faso and the country’s military headquarters Friday left dozens dead or wounded, security sources said. The apparently coordinated attacks underlined the struggle the fragile West African nation faces in containing a bloody and growing jihadist insurgency. The government said the attack on the military was a suicide car bombing, adding that a regional anti-terrorism meeting may have been the target. Eight […]
by Nova Safo Agence France Presse CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — A university student fatally shot his parents on his school campus Friday in the US state of Michigan, police said, before fleeing and setting off an hours-long manhunt. The early morning incident put the campus into lockdown — trapping students in classrooms and dormitories until mid-afternoon — while police conducted an expansive search for the 19-year-old suspected gunman. James Eric Davis, described as […]
