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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) –At least 12 people were killed in a massive blaze that engulfed a London tower block on Wednesday, raising serious questions about fire safety in Britain’s housing blocks. Here is what we know so far: How many victims? The police have said at least 12 people were killed at Grenfell Tower in west London and they expect the number to rise as emergency workers make their way through the building. “Sadly […]
by Alice Ritchie and Rosie Scamell Agence France Presse At least 12 people perished on Wednesday after a massive fire tore through a London apartment block, with witnesses reporting terrified residents had leapt from the tower and dropped their children in a desperate bid for survival. As smoke continued to billow from the gutted building, survivors voiced anger over longstanding safety fears at the 24-storey Grenfell Tower, which was home to between 600 and […]
by Paul Handley Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States — James T. Hodgkinson, the rifle-toting 66-year-old who opened fire on a Republican lawmakers practicing for a baseball game Wednesday, was a fervent fan of leftist Senator Bernie Sanders, and disdained President Donald Trump. He showed no previous signs of violent extremism and his attack shocked people who knew him as “Hodges,” a popular, “laid-back” blue-collar worker in his hometown of Belleville, Illinois. But he was […]
WASHINGTON, Republican lawmaker Steve Scalise, one of five people shot by a gunman during practice for a charity baseball game, remained in critical condition following surgery, the hospital treating him said. “Rep. Scalise was critically injured and remains in critical condition,” said MedStar Washington Hospital in a statement via Twitter. Earlier in the day his condition had been described as stable, and he had spoken by telephone with his wife. The gunman, identified in the […]
by Sara Hussein Agence France-Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon – The battle to oust the Islamic State group from its stronghold of Raqa is creating daunting challenges for aid groups responding to the latest humanitarian crisis in the Syrian conflict. Tens of thousands of civilians have fled Raqa and its surroundings since the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) began its operation to capture the jihadist stronghold last year. But new waves of displacement are expected as the […]
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (AFP) — A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit western Guatemala early on Wednesday, killing at least one person and causing power cuts, as well as damage to some buildings, officials said. The quake, originally estimated to measure 6.6 on the Richter scale before being revised upward, occurred at 1:29 am (0729 GMT), epicentered 156 kilometers (97 miles) west of Guatemala City in the department of San Marcos, the Institute of Seismology said. […]
Eagle News — The Philippines will be hosting the first Association of Southeast Asian Nations Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Summit from June 29 to 30, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. This event will bring together over 600 industry players and stakeholders from Asean member-states to discuss technology, innovation, policy, regulatory, environmental, and market topics that impacts all aspects of the industry’s value chain. With the theme “strengthening partnerships for greener transport in […]
MARAWI, Philippines (AFP) — United States troops are on the ground helping local soldiers battle Islamist militants in a Philippine city, the Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson said Wednesday, giving the most detailed account of their role. The small number of US soldiers are providing vital surveillance assistance and, although they do not have a combat role, are allowed to open fire on the militants if attacked first, Brigadier-General Restituto Padilla said. “In a battle […]
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan (Eagle News) — The local authorities of Malay opted to implement an ordinance passed five years ago prohibiting the use of plastic bags on dry goods, regulating its use on wet goods, and banning the use of styrofoam in the municipality. Malay Municipal Administrator Ed Sancho said the implementation of Municipal Ordinance No. 320 series of 2012 would be gradual. This ordinance was passed on October 2, 2012. Officials will start […]
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — Qatar Airways said on Wednesday that it was largely unaffected by the decision of several Arab countries to ban the Doha-based carrier from using their airspace. “Qatar Airways’ global operations continue to run smoothly, with the vast majority of our network unaffected by the current circumstances,” said chief executive Akbar Al-Baker. The Qatari carrier released a statement saying it had operated some 1,200 flights in the past week, 90 percent of […]
By Thomas Watkins Agence France Presse ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — At least five people people including a top Republican congressman were wounded in a Washington suburb early Wednesday morning when a shooting erupted as they practiced for an annual baseball game between lawmakers. Senior congressman Steve Scalise was shot in the hip, according to fellow Republican lawmaker Mo Brooks who told CNN at least two law enforcement officers and one congressional staffer were also shot in […]
When Chris Davis woke up at his apartment in Ladbroke Grove, northwest of London, at 2:43 a.m., Wednesday (June 14, 2017), he looked outside his window and saw this — fire raging and eating up the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London. The fire reportedly started at around 1 a.m., with policemen receiving the first call at 00:54 am on Wednesday (2354 GMT Tuesday) and were on scene at the Grenfell Tower public housing complex within six […]
