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Storm clouds loom large over China’s economy

By Sébastien RICCI Agence France-Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) — China’s lower-than-expected growth in the second quarter comes as the world’s second largest economy is hit by sluggish consumption, a real estate sector in crisis and worries over deflation. Here is a look at the main storm clouds over China’s economy: – Sluggish consumption – For almost three years Beijing’s strict zero-Covid policies meant repeated lockdowns, the fear of being arbitrarily quarantined and other draconian health […]

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Five players to watch at FIFA Women’s World Cup

SYDNEY, July 17, 2023 (AFP) – The top women’s footballers on the planet will be in action when the World Cup kicks off on Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. AFP Sport picks out five players to watch: – Alexia Putellas (Spain) – The 29-year-old attacking midfielder is considered by many to be the best women’s footballer in the world. Winner of the Women’s Ballon d’Or in each of the last two years, in February […]

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‘Mission: Impossible’ returns, topping N.America box office

OS ANGELES, July 16, 2023 (AFP) – The seventh installment of the ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise was No. 1 at North American box offices this weekend, Sunday estimates showed, scaring off horror flick “Insidious: The Red Door” from last weekend’s top spot. Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” the latest in the long-running series starring Tom Cruise, brought in $52.6 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported. David A. Gross, of Franchise Entertainment Research, called […]

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‘Oppressive’ heat wave scorches US west and south

LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2023 (AFP) – Swaths of the United States home to more than 80 million people were under heat warnings or advisories Sunday, as relentless, record-breaking temperatures continued to bake western and southern states. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of “a widespread and oppressive heat wave” in parts of the Southwest, western Gulf Coast and southern Florida, with sizzling temperatures carrying into the coming week raising health risks for millions. Southern […]

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Dangerous heatwaves strike globe as wildfires rage

ROME, July 16, 2023 (AFP) – Scorching weather gripped three continents on Sunday, whipping up wildfires and threatening to topple temperature records as the dire consequences of global warming take shape. Predictions of historic heat hung over swathes of Asia, Europe and the United States. In Japan, authorities issued heatstroke alerts to tens of millions of people in 20 of its 47 prefectures as near-record high temperatures scorched large areas and torrential rain pummelled other […]

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7.2 earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula: USGS

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2023 (AFP) – A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late Saturday local time, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, briefly sparking a tsunami warning. The USGS revised the quake’s magnitude down from an initial 7.4. The shallow quake hit at 10:48 pm Saturday (0648 GMT Sunday), about 55 miles (89 kilometers) southwest of the small town of Sand Point, the agency said. The National Tsunami Warning Center in […]

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270 rockfall events, nine volcanic quakes monitored in Mayon in last 24 hours: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–Over 200 rockfall events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. Apart from the 270 rockfall events, PHIVOLCS said monitored were nine volcanic earthquakes and three pyroclastic density current events. A slow effusion of lava flow from the crater at lengths of 2.8 kilometers and 1.4 kilometers along Mi-si and Bonga gullies was also monitored. A lava collapse along the Basud Gully at a […]

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Rains expected as southwest monsoon continues to affect PHL

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country on Sunday, July 16. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and the northern portion of Palawan, in particular, will experience these as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the Philippines. Flooding or landslides due to scattered to widespread rains are possible. PAGASA said Metro Manila, Western Visayas, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, and the rest […]

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“Dodong” exits PAR but will continue to enhance southwest monsoon: PAGASA

(Eagle News)–“Dodong” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, however, the tropical storm, which has maintained its strength, will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. PAGASA said, as such, occasional to frequent rains are expected over western sections of Luzon. The enhanced southwest monsoon will also still bring gusty conditions over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, the eastern portion of Isabela, Quirino, […]

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Mayon update: 362 rockfall events monitored in last 24 hours

(Eagle News)–Over 300 rockfall events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said apart from the 362 rockfall events, monitored were 39 volcanic quakes and five pyroclastic density current events. A slow effusion of lava flow from the crater at a length of 2.8 kilometers and 1.4 kilometers along Mi-si and Bonga gullies was also monitored. PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 2132 tons […]

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“Dodong” intensifies into a tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Dodong” has intensified into a tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, however, “Dodong,” is about to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility, and is so far located 305 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 80 kph, moving north northwestward at 10 kph. According to the weather bureau, although […]

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Heavy rainfall expected in Cagayan, other parts of Luzon due to “Dodong”

(Eagle News) — Heavy rainfall is expected in Cagayan and other parts of Luzon as Tropical Depression “Dodong” moves westward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the heavy rainfall is also expected over Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Pangasinan this Friday afternoon until Saturday afternoon. So far, the following areas are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1: Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Apayao Ilocos Norte Abra Ilocos Sur […]

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