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By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Hindi pa man naisasampa ang kaso sa korte kaugnay ng pagkakasangkot sa illegal drug trade. Nakahanda na si Senador Leila De Lima sa posibleng pag-aresto sa kanya. Katunayan, naka-empake na raw ang kaniyang maleta na bibitbitin niya oras na maglabas ng arrest warrant ang Korte. Kasama na aniya rito ang kaniyang mga personal na gamit at mga libro na maari niyang basahin habang sya […]
ENGLAND, United Kingdom (Reuters) — Scientists tracking a crop-destroying caterpillar known as armyworm say it is now spreading rapidly across mainland Africa and could reach tropical Asia and the Mediterranean in the next few years, threatening agricultural trade. Researchers at the Britain-based Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) said the pest, which had not previously been established outside the Americas, is now expected to spread “to the limits of suitable African habitat” within a […]
ENGLAND, United Kingdom (Reuters) — Hundreds of enthusiasts lined the historic Settle to Carlisle route in northern England on Tuesday (February 14) to witness the maiden journey of the first regular passenger steam train in 50 years. “A lot of people stand there and watch in awe, other people, they look up from their iPads, and their phones and the newspapers and they’re like: ‘Wow, what’s that?’ and it’s just like a time machine,” said […]
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock average opened at 19438.81 on Wednesday (February 15) up 1.04 percent from the close the day before as Wall Street set record highs overnight after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spoke in support of an interest rate hike next month, while the dollar hovered near three-week highs. Yellen said on Tuesday that the Fed will probably need to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting in March, […]
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australian movie star Hugh Jackman has undergone treatment for skin cancer again and renewed his warning to wear sunscreen. The 48-year-old posted a picture of himself on Instagram with his nose covered in plasters, and local media reported it was his sixth such treatment. “Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent body checks and amazing doctors, all is well,” his Tuesday post read. “Looks worse with the dressing on than off. […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — The assassination of the North Korean leader’s half brother in Malaysia, if confirmed, is an illustration of the brutality of the regime, South Korea’s leader said Wednesday. “If confirmed, the murder of Kim Jong-Nam would be an example that shows the brutality and inhumane nature of the North Korean regime,” acting leader Hwang Kyo-Ahn told a meeting of top security officials, according to his spokesperson. “We’re taking this incident very seriously […]
by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) –Nearly half of endangered mammals and a quarter of birds are already harmed by climate change — a much bigger segment than previously thought, researchers have found. Endangered primates and elephants are among the groups squeezed hardest by global warming, partly because they reproduce slowly and thus take longer to adapt to rapid environmental changes, they reported. While most studies seek to predict global warming’s […]
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Facebook on Tuesday announced it was rolling out apps to allow people to view videos posted on the social network on connected televisions. The new apps — for Apple TV, Amazon’s Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV — will provide a more convenient way for users of the social network to view videos on a large screen. The move could be a small step toward what some reports say […]
OROVILLE, United States (AFP) — A sheriff on Tuesday lifted a mandatory evacuation order in northern California, which had impacted nearly 200,000 people in an area under threat of catastrophic failure at the tallest dam in the United States. The Butte County Sheriff’s Department announced it had reduced the evacuation order to a warning, allowing people in downstream communities from Oroville Dam — 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of Sacramento — to return home. The […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — French pedestrians have the reputation of being a law unto themselves — but an unusual study has provided some scientific backing for the stereotype. Four times out of 10, French pedestrians cross the road when the lights are against them, according to a paper published on Wednesday. In disciplined Japan, though, the rate is 20 times lower. Cedric Sueur of Strasbourg University in eastern France led a team that analysed behaviour […]
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Orlando Magic star Serge Ibaka is to join the Toronto Raptors in a trade deal which will see Terrence Ross head in the opposite direction, it was confirmed Tuesday. The Magic will also acquire a 2017 first-round draft pick as part of the deal which delighted Raptors star Kyle Lowry. “I think he’s a great addition to any team, especially ours where we add some shot-blocking, some outside shooting, some […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 15) – Of all the forms of entertainment, it is safe to say that music and movies are the most consumed by the people. Some even say that music is not just music; it’s a way of life. When it comes to movies, the saying “you are what you eat” may also apply, you are what you watch. As such, it is almost inevitable that one day, there will be music and […]
