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SYDNEY , Australia (AFP) — A rock flake found in Australia is believed to be from the world’s oldest known axe and likely dates from just after humans arrived in the country around 50,000 years ago, scientists said Wednesday. The fragment, about the size of a thumbnail, was found in Western Australia’s sparsely populated Kimberley region and its age indicates that early indigenous technology was novel and inventive. “This is without doubt the oldest axe […]
Johnny Depp and the cast of “Alice Through the Looking Glass” walked the blue carpet in a Wonderland-inspired Leicester Square for the film’s European premiere on Tuesday (May 10). Following 2010’s box office smash hit “Alice in Wonderland”, “Alice Through the Looking Glass” sees Alice embark on another perilous adventure in the whimsical fantasy land. Australian actress Mia Wasikowska returns as the titular heroine, who finds herself rushing to reunite the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) […]
Philippine politician and longtime mayor of the southern city of Davao Rodrigo Duterte secured Tuesday a landslide presidential victory built on foul-mouthed populist tirades, to the delight of Davao residents. (Courtesy AFPTV)
LOS ANGELES , United States (AFP) — Russell Westbrook scored 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder fought back to stun the San Antonio Spurs 95-91 and take a 3-2 series lead in their Western Conference semi-final playoff series on Tuesday. Oklahoma City had trailed by as much as 13 points at one point as the Spurs looked to seize the initiative in front of their home crowd at the AT&T Center. But a scintillating […]
Diagnosing malaria may soon be as easy taking a simple breath test, according to researchers. “We really envision this working just like a breathalyzer test when you get pulled over for drunk driving,” said Dr. Audrey Odom, an assistant professor of pediatrics and molecular biology at Washington University in St. Louis. The breathalyzer test, still in its developmental phase, would be comparable in cost or less expensive than current diagnostic tools such as a Malaria […]
by Michel COMTE EDMONTON , Canada (AFP) — There was a rush on pillows at Canada’s largest fire evacuation center Tuesday as many who fled wildfires in Alberta province’s oil region looked forward to their first good sleep in days. It will be at least two weeks before Fort McMurray residents can return home, but the damage now appears to be less than anticipated with 90 percent of structures still standing. And several of the […]
A South African falconer in Dubai’s desert is shaking up the ancient sport of falconry, marrying one of Arabia’s most cherished customs with the cutting edge world of drones and tiny cameras. Few foreigners are accepted into this traditional realm, which served as a means of survival in the barren wastes before the era of abundant oil and glassy skyscrapers. But tour operator and trainer Peter Bergh has honed his skills for more than a […]
The 69th Cannes film festival has what it takes to be a vintage edition despite security concerns as glamour looks set to prevail over fear on the French Riviera. The May 11-22 cinema extravaganza opens on Wednesday for the third time with a Woody Allen movie, ‘Cafe Society’ featuring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, who has already been dubbed the ‘Queen of Cannes’ by organisers. Although he has never been in competition, Allen is a […]
by Michael Mathes WASHINGTON , United States (AFP) — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump cruised to victory in two more states Tuesday, while Bernie Sanders beat rival Democrat Hillary Clinton in West Virginia to bolster his argument for remaining in the race. The substantial wins in West Virginia and Nebraska according to early results put Trump ever closer to clinching the 1,237 delegates he needs to be declared the party’s nominee at its convention […]
(REUTERS) — Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff said on Tuesday (May 10) that the country was going through a decisive moment as the Brazilian leader looks to the Supreme Court in a last-ditch attempt to stay in office a day before the Senate will likely vote to try her for breaking budget laws. Attorney General Eduardo Cardozo, the government’s top lawyer, asked the Supreme Court to annul impeachment proceedings arguing they were politically motivated and had […]
MANILA, May 11 – Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday urged the public to support the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration’s social media-based anti-illegal recruitment (AIR) campaign. “Since illegal recruiters are using the internet, especially through the social media, in victimizing jobseekers, the POEA has stepped up its AIR drive by harnessing the power of information and communications technology to inform and educate the public,” Baldoz said. Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac said the POEA […]
