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CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — LeBron James worked out for a full practice session Thursday for the first time since spraining his left ankle last week and could return to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lineup for an NBA pre-season matchup Friday against Indiana. Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player could return when the Cavs host the Pacers. “Not sure yet,” Lue said. “We’ll see how he feels after going through practice […]
ALICANTE, Spain (AFP) — Spain captain Sergio Ramos risked creating tensions with his national teammates over Catalonia’s independence drive when he said Thursday the Spanish king’s TV address was “impeccable.” King Felipe VI’s speech Tuesday dismayed many Catalans as he described the separatist ambitions as “illegal” and made no mention of those hurt in police violence when they tried to vote in the banned weekend referendum. Real Madrid veteran Ramos said he believed the king’s […]
by Shaun Tandon Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States – Experimental icons Radiohead and rock-activists Rage Against the Machine were nominated Thursday for the first time to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, vying in a field that includes singing legend Nina Simone. Two British acts who were major cultural forces in the 1980s — New Wave duo Eurythmics and the darkly emotive Kate Bush — were also in the running for the first time […]
by Ahmad al-Rubaye with Sarah Benhaida in Baghdad Agence France-Presse HAWIJA, Iraq – Iraqi forces retook one of the Islamic State group’s last two enclaves in the country on Thursday, overrunning the longtime insurgent bastion of Hawija after a two-week offensive. IS once held one-third of Iraqi territory but it has suffered loss after loss this year and now only controls a slither of land in the Euphrates Valley near the Syrian border. “I announce the liberation of […]
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) – Two people were killed in northern Germany Thursday as fierce winds toppled trees onto cars, while the intense storm also forced the cancellation of many train services. Police in Hamburg said a woman was killed when a tree fell on her car, while first responders brought another woman to the hospital with serious injuries. A truck driver was killed by a falling tree on the main road in northeastern state Mecklenburg-Western […]
October 5 – National Teachers’ Day: Time to appreciate our teachers To give a simple appreciation for all the teachers all over the Philippines, the Department of Education or DepEd celebrates the National Teachers’ Month every year. National Teachers’ Month is observed from September 5 until October 5. Coincidentally, October 5 is also the National Teachers’ Day and World Teachers’ Day. For 2023, the theme is “Together4Teachers.” This celebration is full of different activities, treats, […]
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Spain’s Constitutional Court on Thursday ordered the suspension of a planned session in Catalonia’s parliament at which separatist leaders have called for the region to declare independence. Judges “ordered the suspension of the plenary that has been called for Monday in the (Catalan) parliament” while it hears an appeal lodged against it, a spokeswoman said, as the court confirmed the ruling in a written statement.
Former Senator Bongbong Marcos said on Thursday his family was offering to sign a “quit claim” deed in which they would identify properties and assets they had acquired legally and relinquish their claim to whatever else the government finds. “If the government is saying we are hiding other things, we will help you find it and you can have it,” he said, without providing estimates. Marcos made the pronouncements after President Rodrigo Duterte said the […]
(Eagle News) — Former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon on Thursday asked the Department of Justice to junk the criminal charges filed against him in connection with the P6.4-billion drug smuggling mess. Faeldon, through his lawyer Jose Diño Jr., said it was the Office of the Ombudsman and the Sandiganbayan, after all, that had jurisdiction over raps that are filed against ranking public officials. Faeldon was at the helm of the Bureau of Customs when he […]
(Eagle News) — After presiding over the change-of-command ceremony of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, President Rodrigo Duterte will be flying to Brunei. This was upon the invitation of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ascension to the throne at the Istana Palace. The President will leave from Villamor Airbase in Pasay City around 6 p.m. He will arrive in Brunei […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — On Sunday, October 8, the Light Rail Transit Line 1 will give free rides to senior citizens in celebration of the Elderly Filipinos Week. “The free rides will be available on all 20 stations of LRT-1, from Baclaran in Parañaque City to Roosevelt in Quezon City, with first trips leaving the stations at 4:30 a.m., while last northbound trip from Baclaran leaving at 9:30 p.m. and southbound trip from […]
(Eagle News) — Members of the opposition strongly denied claims that they were planning to oust President Rodrigo Duterte. Senator Bam Aquino said that Malacañang was just diverting the public’s attention away from important issues like extra-judicial killings and what he said were the President’s bank accounts. “Siguro, gaya ng mga paratang sa bank accounts ni Sen. Trillanes, he probably also made that up, gawa-gawa lang po yan. Hindi totoo at paulit-ulit na yan eh,” […]
