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The United States on Monday (December 28) congratulated South Korea and Japan for reaching a landmark agreement to resolve the issue of “comfort women,” as those who were forced to work in Japan’s wartime brothels were euphemistically known, which has long plagued ties between the neighbors. “We welcome today’s announcement by the governments of Japan and the Republic of Korea that they have reached an agreement regarding the very sensitive historical legacy issue of so-called […]
Strong winds forced a passenger jet with 160 people on board off of the runway in Wichita, Kansas, as severe weather continues to batter much of the United States, local press reported. The Allegiant Air jet was taxiing to depart to Las Vegas late Sunday night when it was blown off of the tarmac. The 160 passengers and 6 crew on board were then taken by bus back to the terminal and the taxiway was […]
The Philippine Arena is bid to host the biggest fireworks display plus two other record-shattering events. The records to be broken are the largest fireworks display, longest line of sparklers lit in relay, and most sparklers lit simultaneously in the Guinness World Records. To be held in Ciudad De Victoria, the home of the Philippine Arena, the fireworks display is part of an annual two-day New Year’s Eve event. The event will also feature concerts […]
Ken Read, the American skipper of super-maxi Comanche, said the yacht was “nothing shy of spectacular” after it took line honours in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Monday (December 28). Comanche crossed the finishing line in Hobart’s Derwent River estuary late on Monday night, clocking an unofficial time of two days, eight hours, 58 minutes, over 50 nautical miles ahead of compatriot Rambler 88, vindicating Read’s decision to make running repairs in winds […]
The Central African Republic election authority said on Monday (December 28) that every effort was being made so that the presidential and legislative elections will go ahead as planned on Wednesday (December 30). The country has slid into chaos since mainly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power in the majority Christian country in early 2013. Abuses by the Selekas fuelled the rise of Christian militias who launched reprisals against Muslim civilians in a campaign of ethnic […]
Nepal’s foreign minister asked China on Friday (December 25) for help in dealing with an energy crisis that crippled the landlocked country over the past three months and China said it would look at the request favourably. The Himalayan nation, which serves as a natural buffer between China and India, adopted its first post-monarchy constitution in September hoping this would usher in peace and stability after years of conflict. But for the last three months, […]
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday (December 25) that the case of a third Japanese citizen’s arrest was being investigated in accordance with the law. Earlier, Japan said that a third Japanese citizen had been arrested in China, in addition to two others arrested earlier this year for spying. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a regular news conference that the woman, who had been taken into custody in Shanghai in June, was formally […]
Rescuers started to drill the second life hole late Sunday at the collapsed mine in east China’s Shandong Province to send food, water and communication tools to the miners trapped underground. The first 20-centimeter-wide hole was drilled through by Sunday noon to reach the 220-meter-deep location where 14 miners are trapped after the accident on Friday. At the same time, rescuers are continuing digging a hole at a separate location to reach the remaining three […]
The Syrian government and its opposition have reached an agreement on evacuating the besieged militants and families in three towns under UN mediation, sources said Sunday. According to the agreement, militants trapped in the Syrian-Lebanon border town of Zabadani will be allowed to head for the airport in Lebanon’s capital Beirut through a secure channel and leave for Turkey under the supervision of the International Red Cross, starting from Monday, sources said. The militants have […]
Proclamation No. 1427, s. 2007, Amending Proclamation No. 867 which amends Proclamation No. 496 by declaring December of every year as “Energy Consciousness Month” Here’s some facts and trivia about energy and some tips on how to conserve it. Infographics designed by Dex Magno Research by Ehdmarien Torres
Isinagawa ang Grand Eyeball ng Society Comminicators and Networkers o mas kilala sa tawag na SCAN International sa distrito ng Isabela East noong Disyembre 25, 2015. Layunin ng nasabing aktibidad na lalo pang mapaglapit-lapit ang kalooban ng mga kapatid sa lalong ikasisigla ng kanilang mga pagtupad. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent JJ Pilon)
Ayon sa Department of Agriculture, halos dalawang bilyong piso ang inabot na halaga ng pinsala dulot ng bagyong Nona sa sektor ng agrikultura sa bansa. Kasama sa matinding napinsala ay ang probinsya ng Pampanga, Tarlac, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bataan at Zambales. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Josiah Lorenzo)
