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QUEBEC CITY, Canada (AFP) — At least five people were killed and several people wounded after gunmen opened fire at a mosque in Quebec City late Sunday, media reported. A Quebec police spokesman confirmed that there were people killed, but did not say how many. Two suspects in the shooting were arrested, he said. Police did not rule out the possibility of a third suspect who had fled the scene. The motive of the attack […]
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) — Authorities have detained 43 people suspected of stoking some of the deadly Chilean forest fires that have killed 11 people and destroyed large swaths of land, President Michelle Bachelet said Sunday. For nearly two weeks, fires have raged across seven regions in the south and central Chile, devastating more than 400,000 hectares (988,000 acres), Bachelet said in her latest update on the tragedy. She added that 43 people had been detained […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The much-awaited moment has come! When Pia Wurtzbach, the 64th Miss Universe made her final walk, she advised the next Miss Universe to fasten her seatbelt and embrace the growth especially in her confidence, maturity, and faith as she will encounter new challenges as the reigning Miss Universe. On the stage were the top 3, Andrea Tovar of Colombia, Iris Mittenaere of France and Raquel Pelissier of Haiti. Standing with […]
(Eagle News) — Miss France Iris Mittenaere is crowned the 2016 Miss Universe. The other finalists were Miss Haiti, Raquel Pelissier, who was declared first runner-up, and Miss Colombia, Andrea Tovar, who was the second runner-up. The 65th Miss Universe pageant held in the Philippine capital of Manila — the home town of the 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach — was hosted by the controversial comedian Steve Harvey, who made sure that he read the right […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Starbucks plans to hire 10,000 refugees worldwide over the next five years in response to President Donald Trump’s travel ban, the head of the US coffee-chain company said Sunday. “I write to you today with deep concern, a heavy heart and a resolute promise,” Starbucks chairman and chief executive Howard Schultz said in a letter to employees posted on the company’s website. “We are living in an unprecedented time, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The most awaited part of the Miss Universe has come and gone. From six lucky ladies, the judges have whittled it down to the Top 3! Steve Harvey, announced the three contestants who made it to the final three. Top 1- Andrea Tovar, Miss Colombia Top #2- Iris Mittenaere, Miss France Top #3- Raquel Pelissier, Miss Haiti Photos are courtesy of the Miss Universe Facebook page (written and researched by Jodi Bustos, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The audience can’t contain its excitment as Steve Harvey, the pageant host announced the eight contestants who made it to the Top 9. It was a breath-taking moment when Steve finally called on the Philippine bet Maxine Medina to take the last spot! And now, here are the gorgeous ladies who made it to Top 9 of the 2016 Miss Universe as they walk the world with their national costumes during […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Cleveland superstar LeBron James became the first player to score 20,000 points in a Cavaliers jersey on Sunday, pouring in 25 in the NBA champions’ 107-91 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. James added 14 rebounds and eight assists as the Cavs withstood Russell Westbrook’s 24th triple-double of the season — and his first against Cleveland. Westbrook scored 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and handed out 10 assists. But […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump and South Korea’s Acting President Hwang Kyo-Ahn vowed Sunday to “strengthen” their joint defense capabilities against the belligerent North, the White House said. “President Trump reiterated our ironclad commitment to defend the ROK, including through the provision of extended deterrence, using the full range of military capabilities,” the White House said in a statement, using an acronym for the South’s formal name. “The two leaders agreed […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — These are the Top 13 beauties of the universe! Steve Harvey, the pageant host just revealed the Final 13 beauties who will conquer the next round of the 65th Miss Universe live at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines. Top #1- Mary Esther Were Top #2- Kezia Warouw Top #3- Deshauna Barber Top #4- Kristal Silva Top #5- Valeria Piazza Top #6- Keity Drennan Top #7- Andrea Tovar Top #8- Maxine Medina Top #9- Siera Bearchell […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump’s immigration ban targeting some Muslims and refugees entering the US does not apply to green cards holders, a top White House aide said Sunday, amid ongoing confusion and anger over the controversial crackdown. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said that the temporary ban “doesn’t include green card holders going forward,” Priebus told NBC’s “Meet the Press” program. He added however that anyone traveling back and forth […]
(Eagle News) — Miss Philippines’ bet Maxine Medina made it to the top six of the Miss Universe candidates, along with the bets from France, Kenya, Colombia, Thailand, and Haiti. The top six then advanced to the crucial question and answer question. It was also Maxine who was the first to be called for the question and answer portion. Although she had an interpreter with her, Maxine chose to answer in English. Her question […]
