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S.Africa students, police clash in campus battle

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) – by Sibongile KHUMALO South African police fired rubber bullets, stun grenades and teargas at student protesters in Johannesburg on Tuesday as authorities tried to re-open the prestigious Wits University after weeks of demonstrations. The university, along with many campuses across South Africa, has been closed for at least two weeks during protests over tuition fees, with violent clashes regularly erupting between students, police and private security guards. “There has been an […]

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Palestinian local polls delayed for up to four months

HEBRON, Palestinian Territories (AFP) – by Samih Shahin The Palestinian government delayed municipal elections for up to four months Tuesday with Fatah and Hamas so far unable to overcome divisions to organise their first competitive polls in a decade. The postponement came a day after the Palestinian high court ruled that the elections, initially scheduled for October 8, should be held only in the West Bank and not in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. A new […]

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Trump tumbles on rich list, down $800 mln: Forbes

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) – It seems running for president is hurting Donald Trump’s finances big time. The Republican nominee’s fortune fell $800 million last year sending him tumbling 35 spots on a list of richest Americans, Forbes said Tuesday. The business magazine said the New York real estate mogul is worth $3.7 billion — down from an estimated $4.5 billion in March — and just over a third of the $10 billion that […]

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IMF warns of protectionist threat to global growth

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – by Douglas Gillison The IMF on Tuesday left its global economic forecasts unchanged into 2017 but called on governments to take action against the threats of low growth and protectionism. With Britain voting to secede from the European Union and US presidential candidates disfavoring open borders, the International Monetary Fund said populist politics imperiled free trade and economic growth. Global output is expected to grow this year by 3.1 percent […]

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Senate probe postponed after Senate row

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Senate joint probe on the extra-judicial killings was postponed after a row between the members of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Before this, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV informed the senators during the hearing Monday night (October 3) that Senate witness and former member of Davao Death Squad Edgar Matobato was no longer in his custody. This surprised and angered Senate committee on justice and human rights chair […]

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DFA — No need to review EDCA

QUEZON City, Philippines – Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay said there is no need to further review the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Yasay said the Supreme Court has already upheld the legality of EDCA, and should thus be respected. The EDCA is an agreement between the United States and the Philippines intended to bolster the U.S.–Philippine alliance. The agreement allows the United States to rotate troops into the Philippines for extended stays and allows the […]

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Philippines considers Russia as trading partner

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Finance is looking at Russia as a possible trading partner for the Philippines’ agricultural products. This is part of the plan of the Duterte administration to open the Philippine market to other foreign investors.

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World Bank, confident of Philippine economy’s growth

QUEZON City, Philippines – The World Bank expressed confidence on the continued growth of the Philippine economy despite the concern of investors regarding the unconventional speeches and pronouncements of President Rodrigo Duterte. World Bank said that the Philippines may have a higher growth rate if the Duterte administration would push through with its infrastructure projects.  

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Suspension of Senate probe, premature – CHR

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights described the suspension of the Senate probe on extra-judicial killings as premature. The CHR said that the probe should not be suspended as aside from Edgar Matobato, there are many other witnesses still waiting to give their testimonies. The CHR asked Senator Richard Gordon, chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights to reverse the suspension so that the truth regarding extra-judicial killings can […]

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Trump says news media obsessed with ‘alleged’ tax filing

  (Reuters) — U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday (October 3) appeared to complain about the public attention he has received over his leaked 1995 of tax filing which showed he had over $900 million in losses that year. The New York Times first reported the story, saying the losses were from bad business deals in the 1990s. Experts have said the losses might have allowed Trump to avoid paying federal income taxes […]

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