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by Katy Lee Agence France Presse PARIS France (AFP) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been revealed as the owner of a French chateau described as the world’s most expensive home, according to a report in the New York Times. The purchase of the vast property west of Paris for $300 million (275 million euros) would be the latest in a string of extravagant purchases by the powerful prince, who has been waging […]
by Thibault MARCHAND Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked his US counterpart Donald Trump on Sunday for the CIA’s help in thwarting a planned attack in Saint Petersburg, the second time in a week that the leaders have exchanged praise. Putin spoke by phone with Trump to convey his gratitude for intelligence supplied by the CIA which allowed Russia’s FSB security service to break up a “terrorist cell” that […]
BEIRUT Lebanon (AFP) — A British woman employed at the UK embassy in Lebanon has been found murdered, a senior official said Sunday, adding that the crime did not appear to be political. “Our first impression is that it’s not politically motivated,” the official, who is involved in the investigation, told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. He confirmed that the victim’s name was Rebecca Dykes but could not elaborate on the exact circumstances of […]
(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Urduja” maintained its strength as it approached Palawan on Sunday night. In its 11 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Urduja” as of 10 p.m. was 50 kilometers northeast of Cuyo. “Urduja” is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to move west southwest at 17 […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said he would make a visit to the areas affected by “Urduja.” Duterte made the announcement before a crowd in Davao City on Sunday. “I have to fly to the places where the typhoon passed through. There’s so much destruction there,” Duterte said. He said he “would like to see for myself what government can do better than what these guys are doing now.” Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar […]
(Eagle News) — A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Sunday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck 36 kilometers northeast of Burgos at 10:32 p.m. The depth of focus of the quake was 14 kilometers. An Intensity IV was felt in Burgos, Pilar, and Dapa in Surigao del Norte, while an Intensity III was felt in Dinagat and San Jose in the Dinagat Islands. An Intensity II was felt in […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government’s Federalism and Constitutional Reform program has a new administrator. Interior Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya has been appointed to the position, DILG Officer-in-Charge Catalino Cuy announced on Sunday. Malaya was Assistant Secretary for Communication and Capacity Development of the DILG before the appointment. “As directed by President (Rodrigo) Duterte, the DILG needs to let the local governments and the ordinary people appreciate and understand how federalism will […]
(Eagle News) — The northern portion of Samar can expect more rains as “Urduja” continues to move slowly over the area on Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the tropical storm as of 4 a.m was in the vicinity of Calbayog, Samar, with the weather disturbance expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility until after five days. It is forecast to move west at 13 kilometers per […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility as Tropical Storm “Urduja” continues to traverse the northern part of Samar. In its 8 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said the tropical depression was located 2330 kilometers east of Mindanao. Meanwhile, as of 7 p.m., the center of “Urduja” was in the vicinity of San Jorge, Samar. “Urduja” is packing maximum sustained winds of […]
by Carlos Mandujano / Moises Avila © Agence France-Presse LIMA, Peru (AFP) — Peru’s Congress voted overwhelmingly on Friday to consider impeaching President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski next week over allegations he received bribes from Brazilian contractor Odebrecht. Ninety-three of the 118 legislators present supported the proposal to debate impeachment on December 21. “This decision will be communicated to the president to exercise his right to defense (during the next session) and assist with a lawyer if required,” […]
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — India’s Rahul Gandhi took over Saturday as president of the main opposition Congress, becoming the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty to head the party that has ruled the country for much of its independent history. Fireworks erupted over the party headquarters in New Delhi drowning out the voice of his mother Sonia Gandhi as she handed over the reins of power to her 47-year-old son. Rahul, wearing a long flowing white kurta, […]
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP) — Venezuela’s government and opposition concluded a new round of talks Friday in an effort to bridge deep and entrenched differences to find a way to end the dire political and economic crisis tearing apart their country. After eight hours of discussions at the foreign ministry in Santo Domingo, the two sides agreed to resume negotiations on January 11, Dominican President Danilo Medina announced. It will be followed by a meeting of […]
