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OAKLAND , United States (AFP) — Klay Thompson scored 27 points as the Golden State Warriors staged a fourth quarter fightback to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semi-final series on Tuesday. The reigning champion Warriors were caught cold in the first quarter after Portland raced into a double-digit lead, holding a 34-21 advantage heading into the second quarter. But Golden State, missing the injured Stephen […]
by Michael Mathes DES MOINES , United States (AFP) — Once reviled by fellow Republicans as a “wacko bird” eager to shut down the US government, Ted Cruz believed his arch-conservatism could propel him into the White House — but ultimately proved no match for the Donald Trump steamroller. The senator from Texas, who bowed out of the race after suffering a knock-out blow in Indiana on Tuesday, was not just battling for the Republican […]
(Eagle News) — These photos of the ongoing wildfire in the Canadian City of Fort McMurray show what residents see there as they try to evacuate from the city. These photos were taken by Eagle News’ Brother Napoleon Manalo Jr., who, along with his family, were among those who evacuated from the area. The raging wildfires burned many houses and establishments, and residents hurriedly left with whatever belongings they can carry. Brother Napoleon said they […]
A severe drought in Palau is killing marine life at the island nation’s popular Jellyfish Lake, researchers say, forcing tourism operators to cancel trips to the unique Pacific destination. The lake near the capital Koror normally provides a tranquil, otherworldly experience for tourists, mostly from China, who snorkel and float among throngs of non-stinging, golden jellyfish. But with the tiny nation of 18,000 in the grip of its worst drought on record, scientists last month […]
JAKARTA , Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia’s growth rate was slower than forecast in the first quarter of 2016, official data showed Wednesday, in a blow to President Joko Widodo’s efforts to boost Southeast Asia’s top economy. The G20 economy grew 4.92 percent year-on-year from January to March, the official statistics agency said. This was slightly below economists’ forecasts and compared to 5.04 percent in the final quarter of 2015. The lower-than-expected figure was in part […]
Tampa Bay Lightning star Brian Boyle was hero and villain on Tuesday after helping his team snatch a dramatic 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Islanders in a stormy playoff. Boyle scored the game-winning goal as Tampa Bay grabbed a crucial win on the road to take a 2-1 series lead. But the towering Lightning center incurred the wrath of Islanders coach Jack Capuano after flattening defenseman Thomas Hickey in the build-up to his […]
by Park Chan-Kyong SEOUL , South Korea (AFP) — North Korean state media on Wednesday hailed Kim Jong-Un as the “Great Sun of the 21st Century” as the country made final preparations for a rare ruling party congress seen as the young leader’s formal coronation. Getting ready for the rare gathering — the first of its kind for nearly 40 years — has involved mobilising the entire country in a 70-day campaign that only ended […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Seven big banks, including Bank of America, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, have agreed to pay a total of $324 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of market manipulation of interest rates. The settlement Tuesday followed a federal judge’s ruling in March admitting the class action lawsuit brought by investors and pension funds against the banks. In all about 15 banks were named in the suit for […]
Successful ang isinagawang concert ng nag-iisang “Queen Mother” na si Karla Estrada na ginanap noong Sabado, April 30 sa Grand Ball Room, Solaire, Pasay City. Dinumog ng napakaraming tao maging ng mga kasama at malalapit na kaibigan sa show business ni Karla tulad nina Diego Loyzaga, Kathryn Bernardo at iba pa. Ang concert ay pinamagatang “Her Highness: The Queen Mother Concert”. Ang kaniyang pagbabalik stage after 20 years. Opening number pa lamang, ipinamalas na ng […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Miami Heat defeated the Toronto Raptors 102-96 in overtime on Tuesday to claim a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series. A stunning buzzer-beating three-pointer from near halfway by Toronto star Kyle Lowry had given the Raptors a lifeline at 90-90 to force overtime. But in overtime Miami raised their game to break the Raptors resistance, quickly rattling off eight unanswered points to silence the […]
by Maria Isabel SANCHEZ CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela’s embattled President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he would allow a referendum vote on removing him from power if electoral officials validate the 1.85 million signatures submitted on a petition. Opposition leaders on Monday had presented reams of signatures to election authorities calling for a referendum to remove the man they blame for a crushing economic crisis. “If on this second step, they say that the […]
LA PAZ, Bolivia (Reuters) — The ongoing and defiant protest led by Bolivians in wheelchairs took on new dimensions Tuesday (May 3) as the protesters push on for an increase in state benefits. The demonstration ended in violence in La Paz just steps away from the government palace. Several police officers were injured, as was one woman protester. Hundreds of protesters have arrived in La Paz from throughout the country to step up pressure on […]
