China has offered its support to the Philippine’s controversial drug crackdown pushed by new President Rodrigo Duterte, which has been slammed by rights groups for encouraging extrajudicial killings and vigilante justice. “China fully understands that the Philippine government under the leadership of Rodrigo Duterte has taken it as a top priority in cracking down (on) drug-related crimes,” China’s embassy in Manila said in a statement issued Tuesday. “China has expressed explicitly to the new administration […]
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Rio mayor says arrests over suspected terrorism show effective security operations
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) — Rio de Janeiro Mayor, Eduardo Paes, said the arrest of 10 people suspected of planning a terrorist attack during the Olympic Games on Thursday (July 21) showed Brazil’s security forces are working effectively. “I see it in a positive light, it shows that the security forces are working – the suspects, the investigation, intelligence, the arrest of 10 people in Sao Paulo and in Curitiba – this shows that […]
Philippines’ ex-leader Arroyo released from detention
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Former Philippine president Gloria Arroyo was released from detention Thursday following nearly five years in a military hospital after the Supreme Court dismissed her corruption charges, her lawyer said.
Local Flight para sa Ormoc City to Cebu, magsisimula na sa darating na Nobyembre, 2016
ORMOC City, Leyte (Eagle News) — Sa layuning maging accessible ang Ormoc City sa lahat ng mga turista, dayuhan o lokal man ay nakipag-pulong nitong Huwebes, July 21 si Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez sa Area Manager ng Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Ormoc City na si Allan Meode upang pag-usapan ang posibilidad ng pagkakaroon ng biyahe ang alinmang Airline Companies direktang papuntang Ormoc City. Samantala, nagkaroon ng positibong resulta ang nasabing pagpupulong dahil […]
Clean Up Drive isinagawa ng mga kaanib sa Iglesia Ni Cristo sa iba’t-ibang lugar sa Capiz
CAPIZ, Philippines (Eagle News) — Pinangunahan ng mga Kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ang isinagawang Clean Up Drive sa iba’t-ibang lugar sa lalawigan ng Capiz. Ang ilan sa mga pinagsagawaan ng clean-up drive ay ang bayan ng Panitan, Mambusao at Panay. Nagdala ng kani-kaniyang gamit panglinis ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia gaya ng dust pan, walis tingting, kalaykay at mga sako na paglalagyan ng mga basura. Nasa 500 na mga kaanib ang buong kasiglahang nakipagkaisa para sa […]
“Trolls” invade Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO, California (Reuters) — After holding a similar launch at this year’s Cannes film festival, Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake took to another festival – Comic-Con – to show off footage from the upcoming film “Trolls.” The film is based on the popular Danish toys and sees Poppy (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) go on a quest to save their fellow trolls from the Bergens. Animated films are standard work for Hollywood stars but Kendrick […]
Canada military to deploy 60 medical personnel to Iraq
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canada said Thursday its military is set to deploy up to 60 medical staff to Iraq to run a field hospital for the international coalition fighting the Islamic State group. “As part of our ongoing commitment, Canada will soon deploy up to 60 medical personnel who will be leading a medical facility alongside coalition partners in northern Iraq,” Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan said in a statement following a meeting in Washington […]
Rare Alfa Romeo expects to fetch $15 million at auction
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — A preview at Sotheby’s in New York City on Thursday (July 21) showcased a rare 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B, which is expected to fetch in excess of $15 million (USD) at auction. “This is a personal favorite of mine, the 1939 Alfa Romeo is one of the grandest pre-war cars ever built,” said Ian Kelleher, managing director of RM Sotheby’s West Coast division. “It combines an absolutely spectacular […]
Thousands sign petition to close Chinese aquarium holding polar bears captive
GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) — More than 330,000 signatures have been collected calling for the closure of the Grandview Aquarium in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, in which two polar bears and many other animals have been kept for visitors to take selfies with, Hong Kong-based charity Animals Asia said in a press release on July 13. The aquarium has been making headlines since it opened in January, after Chinese netizens posted photos of dead […]
Liam Payne latest from One Direction to go solo
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Liam Payne of One Direction revealed Thursday that he is working on a solo album, becoming the latest member of the boy band sensations to pursue his own career. The 22-year-old heartthrob took to Twitter to announce that he had signed to Capitol Records to record his debut solo album. “One Direction will always be my home and family but I’m very excited to see what this chapter brings,” […]
Trump promises his presidency will bring ‘safety’
by Andrew BEATTY CLEVELAND, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump will promise fearful Americans that “safety will be restored” if he is elected president, as he accepts the Republican Party’s White House nomination Thursday. “I have a message for all of you: The crime and violence that today afflicts our nation will soon come to an end,” Trump will say, according to prepared remarks. In a speech that evokes recent racially-tinged shootings and seemingly indiscriminate […]
Olympics: Russia anger after Rio ban appeal rejected
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) – by Agnès Pedrero in Lausanne and Ben Simon in Geneva The international sports tribunal on Thursday rejected an appeal by Russian athletes against a Rio Olympics ban amid mounting pressure for action over state-run doping in Russia. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling on track and field is seen as a key indicator as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) debates whether to order a blanket ban on Russia from the Rio […]
