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by Kerry Sheridan Agence France Presse MIAMI, United States (AFP) — The risk of extreme weather such as heat waves, floods and drought will rise significantly even if the commitments in the 2015 Paris climate accord are met, a study warned on Wednesday. The report in the journal Science Advances analyzes the likelihood of hot spells, dry periods and excess rain in the coming years, all phenomena that are exacerbated by global warming and rising […]
(Eagle News) — The Ombudsman has ordered the suspension of Aurora Governor Gerardo Noveras after he allegedly allowed his own dump trucks to be used in the construction of a barangay project. In meting out the nine-month suspension without pay, the Ombudsman said in a decision approved on January 15 that Noveras was “liable for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service” for allowing Remnant Builders–which won the P232,441.50 contract for the project […]
by Ben Sheppard Agence France Presse JOHHANESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — South Africa readied to welcome wealthy former businessman Cyril Ramaphosa as its new president Thursday after scandal-tainted Jacob Zuma resigned under intense pressure from his own party. Zuma announced he had stepped down in a late-night television address in which he took some digs at the African National Congress (ANC) party that had threatened to oust him via a parliament no-confidence vote. In a […]
Washington, United States (AFP) — The deadly gun rampage at a Florida high school on Wednesday took to 18 the number of school shootings across the United States so far this year — a phenomenon that authorities seem powerless to prevent. The stunning number underscored how commonplace gun violence has become in America, with students in elementary and secondary schools regularly performing drills on how to react in an “active shooter” situation. According to the independent […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau BROOKLYN,New York (Eagle News) — The Brooklyn Nets almost pulled the season’s greatest comeback against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday until the “brow” interfered. Anthony Davis’ 44-point performance and Rajon Rondo’s triple-double lifted the Pelicans to a 138-128 double overtime victory over the Nets to snap their three-game skid. New Orleans dominated from the start, going up 72-52 at halftime behind Davis’ 18 first half points. The […]
by Leila Macor Agence France Presse A former student armed with an AR-15 rifle opened fire at a Florida high school on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people, officials said, in a harrowing shooting spree that saw terrified students hiding in closets and under desks as they texted for help. Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel identified the gunman as Nikolaus Cruz, 19, a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland who had […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Liverpool made a triumphant return in the Champions League knockout stage by crushing Portuguese side Porto with a dominant 5-0 away win in the the first leg of their round-of-16 matchup. Senegalese winger Sadio Mané was rampant for the Reds, scoring the opening goal of the game at the 25th minute mark. Mohamed Salah quickly doubled Liverpool’s lead after four minutes as the Reds went to halftime with a […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Real Madrid needed two late goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo after being a goal down in the 1st half to beat French club PSG with a dramatic 3-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu in the Spanish capital in the first leg of their round-of-16 fixture. In a battle featuring two of football’s most valuable and richest clubs, the Spanish capital was counting on Portuguese superstar Ronaldo against a […]
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Qualcomm said Wednesday its board would “promptly” consider a hostile $121 billion takeover bid by Singapore-based Broadcom following a meeting of top executives of the two computer chipmaking giants. “We met with representatives of Broadcom for two hours earlier today, and listened carefully to what they had to say,” Qualcomm said in a statement. “The Qualcomm board will promptly meet to discuss the meeting and to determine next steps.” The meeting […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday was on a collision course over immigration with US senators including some within his own party, as they struggled to reach a solution protecting 1.8 million immigrants from deportation. With senators racing against a self-imposed deadline to strike a deal this week, Trump demanded the chamber rally around his proposal, which puts the “Dreamer” immigrants who were brought to the country illegally as children on a pathway […]
by Kerry Sheridan © Agence France-Presse MIAMI, United States (AFP) — The risk of extreme weather such as heat waves, floods and drought will rise significantly even if the commitments in the 2015 Paris climate accord are met, a study warned on Wednesday. The report in the journal Science Advances analyzes the likelihood of hot spells, dry periods and excess rain in the coming years, all phenomena that are exacerbated by global warming and rising seas. Already, the dire […]
TRIPOLI, Libya (AFP) — At least 19 migrants were killed on Wednesday and more than 100 injured when the truck transporting them crashed in Libya, a hospital said. Over 300 migrants, mostly Eritrean and Somali nationals, were on board the vehicle which overturned near the town of Bani Walid. A child was among the at least 19 migrants killed in the accident, the head of the town’s hospital, Mohamad al-Mabrouk, told AFP. The hospital, which had earlier given […]
