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South African INC members wave joyfully after the dedication of INC Cape Town chapel
The newly dedicated Iglesia Ni Cristo house of worship in Cape Town, South Africa
At least 10 dead as blast rocks Philippine city: police
DAVAO, Philippines (AFP) — At least 10 people died and dozens were injured when an explosion rocked Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s home city of Davao on Friday night, authorities said. The explosion occurred just before 11:00 pm (1500 GMT) at a bustling market and close to one of Davao’s top hotels, city spokeswoman Catherine dela Rey told AFP. “There was an explosion but, as to what caused it, it is still under investigation,” dela […]
Police places Metro Manila on full alert status
(Eagle News) — Police placed on full alert status the whole of Metro Manila following a deadly explosion in a Davao City night market where 10 persons were confirmed killed on site. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director, Chief Superintendent Oscar Albayalde, said the move was a preemptive measure as police conducted checkpoints and more intensive intelligence gathering in the Philippine capital. Albayalde said they are conducting random checkpoints in various parts of Metro […]
Clashes leave two more dead in crisis-hit Gabon
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AFP) – by Florian Plaucheur and Celia Lebur Two people died early Friday following overnight clashes in Gabon, witnesses said, raising to five the number killed in violence that erupted after President Ali Bongo was declared victor of a disputed election. In the 48 hours since the results were announced huge crowds of angry supporters, some of whom torched the parliament, have taken to the streets. Bongo’s government launched a fierce crackdown, with […]
US job creation slower but points to steady growth
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – by Douglas Gillison The US labor market slowed precipitously in August but continued a six-year streak of monthly job creation, according to figures released Friday by the Labor Department. The economy added 151,000 new positions for the month, a sharp drop from July’s revised total of 275,000 new non-farm positions and also well below analyst expectations. Leading up to Friday’s disclosure, markets had been intently awaiting the new numbers as […]
Virtual and augmented reality (Videographic)
(AFP) Virtual and augmented reality gadgets are expected to hog the limelight at Berlin’s mega consumer electronics show IFA this week, as Pokemon Go gave a tantalising preview of the appetite for reality-altering technologies. Videographic explaining virtual reality. Courtesy: Jonathan Renaud de la Faverie Katherine Levy Spencer / AFP Videographics / AFP
Irish cabinet agrees to appeal Apple ruling
DUBLIN, Ireland (AFP) – by Douglas DALBY Ireland’s fragile minority government agreed Friday to recommend an appeal against the EU’s tax ruling on Apple but said it was recalling parliament early to debate the issue. The deal overcomes a split in cabinet surrounding the 13 billion euros ($15 billion) plus interest that the EU says Apple owes in back taxes, putting Ireland at the centre of a row between Europe and the United States. Apple […]
Islam Karimov: Ex-Soviet strongman who dominated Uzbekistan
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) – by Max DELANY Lambasted for brutally crushing dissent, Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov kept a stranglehold on power for over 25 years — even at the expense of his own daughter. The veteran leader, 78, whose death was officially announced on Friday several days after he suffered a stroke, played Russia, China and the West off against one other to avoid total isolation as he steered his strategic state out of the […]
Updated: Blast in Davao City Night Market; At least 13 Dead, 60 injured
(Eagle News)– An explosion rocked a Davao City night market on Friday night, leaving at least 13 dead and some 60 persons injured. Ten were killed on site, while three persons reportedly died while being treated in a Davao City hospital. In a statement, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte said the injured are being treated in different hospitals and that the authorites are on top of this incident. “Right now, we cannot yet give definite answer […]
Awards night ng Christian Family Organization ng Iglesia Ni Cristo, matagumpay
Naging makasaysayan ang kauna-unahang awards night ng Christian Family Organization o CFO sa lokal ng Templo Central ng Iglesia Cristo. Dito ay pinarangalan at kinilala ang mga kaanib o miyembro ng INC sa kanilang naging masiglang pagtugon sa lahat ng panawagan ng Pamamahala at masiglang pakikilahok sa mga aktibidad ng Iglesia.
