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by Beatrice Debut Agence France-Presse JAMESTOWN, United Kingdom (AFP) — The first regular commercial flight landed at St. Helena Saturday, opening the small British island in the South Atlantic to the world after centuries of isolation. Around 100 islanders came out to the airport to watch the historic landing of the Embraer 190 jet which came from Johannesburg. On the tarmac, some 60 incoming passengers were welcomed by the island’s smiling governor, Lisa Phillips. “It […]
by Frankie Taggart Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — In the most tender moments of “Human Flow,” Ai Weiwei’s epic documentary on the worldwide migrant crisis, he is seen hugging, cooking with and cutting the hair of refugees. An ordinary filmmaker might be accused of getting too close to his subject but, as far as the Chinese dissident and internationally renowned artist is concerned, he is the subject. “When I look at people […]
(Eagle News) — Two senators on Monday played down the statement of President Rodrigo Duterte he would declare a revolutionary government if destabilization moves resulted in chaos. In a statement, Senator Tito Sotto said Duterte’s pronouncement remains an “idea at this point.” As such, he said “we have no reason to be wary about it.” “He probably feels the country’s stability could be in jeopardy that’s why he is thinking of ways to protect it just […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Comedy horror slasher “Happy Death Day” had an excuse to celebrate this weekend as it stormed straight to the top of the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday. With takings of $26.5 million according to Exhibitor Relations, it comfortably knocked last week’s leader — the long-awaited “Blade Runner” sequel — into second place. Starring Jessica Rothe, Universal’s “Happy Death Day” follows a college student who repeatedly relives the […]
(Young Voices Speak is eaglenews.ph’s blank space for the youth to share their opinions, views, and perspective on any topic, issue, or matter) “The eagle has no fear of adversity. We need to be like the eagle and have a fearless spirit of a conqueror!” – Joyce Meyer Leading and giving commands to a group or an organization is not easy. Different leaders, of course, possess different leadership styles that his members may or may not want. Leaders […]
(Eagle News) – The Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide has denied that the two-day transport strike it launched starting today, October 12, was part of a destabilization plot against the Duterte administration. Piston National President George San Mateo made the statement in response to a pronouncement made by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to that effect. According to San Mateo, the government only wants to divert the public’s attention from […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Monday said the planned jeepney modernization program would continue despite the two-day nationwide strike declared by a militant transport group. According to Abella, the program, which will see jeepneys at least 15 years old phased out, was “long overdue,” after all. “There were several attempts in the past to modernize the public transport system but these have been thwarted due to similar transport strikes, which unfortunately resulted in an […]
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AFP) — At least 276 people have been killed and 300 injured by a massive truck bomb that tore through a busy shopping district of Mogadishu, the government said Monday, making it the “deadliest attack ever” to hit war-torn Somalia. The figure was a huge jump from an initial police estimate of 20 dead in the hours after the deadly explosion ripped through the Somali capital on Saturday, causing scenes of carnage and widespread […]
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Eagle News) – The inauguration of hockey’s newest team, the Vegas Golden Knights at the T-Mobile Arena brought more than just a sporting event. The introductory ceremony commemorated the 58 lives lost in the tragic shooting at a country music concert last October 1st. All banners at the arena were replaced with banners bearing the hashtag #VegasStrong. As a show of respect to those lives lost, everyone united in 58 seconds of […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Five Eastern Conference teams to watch in the NBA 2017-18 season: Cleveland Cavaliers The Cavaliers’ third straight run to the NBA Finals was followed by an unexpectedly tumultuous off-season thanks to Kyrie Irving’s trade request, which came on the heels of general manager David Griffin’s departure. But one thing hasn’t changed in Cleveland, where “King” James still reigns. Now the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player is joined by Boston […]
(Eagle News) — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday confirmed Omar Maute and Isnilon Hapilon have been killed. Lorenzana said the bodies of the two–which were recovered on Monday morning after a firefight in the main battle area in Marawi—will be subjected to DNA tests. Also recovered from the military operation were 17 hostages. He said rewards were also coming from other countries for their deaths. The killing of the two terrorist leaders who led […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning, tracking gains on Wall Street as the benchmark Japanese index extended buying sentiment after ending at a fresh two-decade high last week, but scandal-hit Kobe Steel slipped further. The Nikkei 225, which closed at its highest level since November 1996 on Friday, rose 0.63 percent, or 132.94 points, to 21,288.12 by the break, while the broader Topix index was up 0.90 percent, or 15.45 points, at […]
