by Tangi QUEMENER PARIS, France (AFP) — Automakers at the Paris Motor Show on Thursday unveiled several electric cars with a range of up to 400 km, a technological leap designed to turn the page on the “dieselgate” scandal that sullied the industry’s image. Troubled German automaker Volkswagen led the electric charge on the opening day of the biennial show, where it aims to rebound from the emissions cheating scandal that engulfed it a year […]
Other News
One dead, 114 hurt as New Jersey train crash causes major damage
by Thomas URBAIN HOBOKEN, United States (AFP) — A speeding commuter train that plowed into a New Jersey station during morning rush hour Thursday, killing one person and injuring 114, has caused major destruction at the transport hub and gateway to Manhattan. The train entered the Hoboken station “at a high rate of speed” and “crashed through the barriers, bringing it into the interior wall” of the terminal, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said. A […]
Yahoo hacked by ‘professional’ criminals: researchers
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The massive theft of Yahoo user data disclosed last week came from “professional” hackers seeking to profit from the breach, according to an analysis by security researchers. The analysis published Wednesday by the security firm InfoArmor, which claims to have seen some of the data, contrasts with Yahoo’s claim that the attack was likely “state-sponsored,” but did suggest that stolen data was sold to a state-sponsored group at one point. […]
US-Philippines military alliance ‘ironclad’: Pentagon chief
SAN DIEGO, United States (AFP) — US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Thursday that America’s alliance with the Philippines was “ironclad,” despite that country’s president vowing a day earlier to end joint military exercises. “As it has been for decades, our alliance with the Philippines is ironclad,” Carter said, addressing troops aboard the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier, docked in San Diego. On Wednesday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he would soon end joint military […]
Saudi warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ over US 9/11 law
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Saudi Arabia on Thursday warned of “disastrous consequences” from a United States law allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom, in a major spike in tension between the longstanding allies. The warning came after the US Congress voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to override President Barack Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) on relations between states. JASTA allows attack survivors and relatives of terrorism victims to […]
Clinton hits Trump over Cuba embargo ‘violation’
by Andrew BEATTY CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — Democrat Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump Thursday of breaking the law by violating the US trade embargo with Cuba, slamming her rival as dishonest and willing to put his interests before the country. Clinton said Trump’s business interests in Cuba in the 1990s “appear to violate US law, certainly flout American foreign policy,” as she accused him of misleading American voters. Newsweek earlier reported that Trump hotel […]
Congress rejects Obama veto, Saudi September 11 bill becomes law
(REUTERS) Congress on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected President Barack Obama’s veto of legislation allowing relatives of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia, the first veto override of his presidency, just four months before it ends. The House of Representatives voted 348-77 against the veto, hours after the Senate rejected it 97-1, meaning the “Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act” will become law. The vote was a blow to Obama as […]
India says hits Pakistan-based militants, escalating tensions
(REUTERS ) Indian officials said elite troops crossed into Pakistan-ruled Kashmir on Thursday and killed suspected militants preparing to infiltrate and carry out attacks on major cities, in a surprise raid that raised tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals. Pakistan said two of its soldiers had been killed in exchanges of fire, but denied India had made any targeted strikes across the de facto frontier that runs through the disputed Himalayan territory. Indian special forces […]
Philippine businessmen to accompany Duterte to China: sources
(REUTERS) Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will visit China from Oct. 19-21 accompanied by a business delegation, business and diplomatic sources said on Thursday, signaling his intent to set sovereignty squabbles aside and forge a stronger commercial relationship with Beijing. The decision to invite business leaders suggests Duterte is following through with his vow to make peace with China and heal wounds that have festered since Manila lodged a legal challenge to Beijing’s claims to […]
New Jersey train crash in station kills one, injures more than 100
(REUTERS) A commuter train plowed into a station in New Jersey at the height of Thursday’s morning rush hour, killing one person on the platform and injuring more than 100 as it brought down part of the roof and scattered debris over the concourse. Witnesses described terrifying scenes as the front of the train smashed through the track stop at high speed and into the Hoboken terminal, toppling support columns and creating chaos at […]
“Recycled Orchestra”
Alam natin na napakaraming magagawa sa mga basura at mga kagamitan na luma na maaaring gawing recycled materials. Pero alam nyo ba na sa mga basurang ito ay maaaring makagawa ng mga instrument tulad ng violin. Kahit pa nga trumpet at flute. https://youtu.be/xhBLE3beCS8 Tinawag itong Landfill Harmonic. Nagtuturo sila sa mga estudyante ng pagtugtog ng musika gamit ang mga instrumentong mula sa piraso ng mga basura o mga di na ginagamit na kagamitan. Ayon sa […]
Pres. Duterte, mainit na tinanggap ng Filipino community sa Vietnam
Mainit na tinanggap ng Filipino community sa Hanoi,Vietnam si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Kabilang din sa kaniyang tinalakay ang problema ng ISIS sa bansa. At ang kaniyang kampanya laban sa iligal na droga. Nasa halos apat na libong pinoy ang nagtatrabaho at naninirahan sa Vietnam. https://youtu.be/dtmet3W8APY





