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BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The EU agreed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine on Thursday, after complaints from hawkish eastern European leaders some countries tried to water them down. The bloc’s executive arm last week proposed a ninth round of sanctions on Moscow. They included blacklisting “almost 200” individuals and entities, targeting three banks, curbing mining investments and banning more Russian TV channels. In the face of Russian strikes […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) –The United States on Thursday committed another $2.5 billion in food assistance to Africa, pledging to help the continent cope with rising prices blamed in part on Russia’s invasion of breadbasket Ukraine. President Joe Biden laid out the new commitment at the close of a three-day summit that brought nearly 50 African leaders to Washington. Biden told leaders that the United States was concerned about rising hunger triggered “in part due […]
(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading the Maharlika Investment Bill. Over 200, or 279, lawmakers approved House Bill (HB) No. 6608 while six voted against it. Earlier, the President certified the measure, which aims to “establish a sustainable national investment fund as a strategic mechanism for strengthening investment activities of top-performing government financial institutions,” as urgent. Under the original bill, a total of P275 billion was to be […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Thursday, Dec. 15. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 11:31 a.m. The epicenter 360 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 114 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) – When Debora Zilz rushed her baby son Andreas to a Berlin hospital because of a serious respiratory illness, she got a shock. “There was no space,” she recalled. Medics desperately rang other hospitals in the German capital and neighboring Brandenburg state in an effort to find a bed for the 13-day-old. “Finally, after a night in the accident and emergency department, we were able to stay here,” said the 33-year-old mother. Her […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) – Google said Thursday it does not manipulate search results, after Hong Kong’s government said the tech giant had refused its demand to remove a popular protest song. The controversy began after it emerged that links to the pro-democracy song “Glory to Hong Kong” appeared ahead of China’s official “March of the Volunteers” when people searched for the city’s anthem. The song was accidentally played for Hong Kong athletes at two international […]
⚠Preliminary info: M6.1 #earthquake (#地震) about 30 km SE of #Hualian (#Taiwan) 3 min ago (local time 12:03:17). Updates at:📱https://t.co/LBaVNedgF9🌐https://t.co/AXvOM7I4Th🖥https://t.co/wPtMW5ND1t pic.twitter.com/VQeqVCLN9y — EMSC (@LastQuake) December 15, 2022 Taipei, Taiwan (AFP) A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan’s eastern coast on Thursday followed by multiple lighter aftershocks, the island’s weather bureau said, with shaking felt in the capital Taipei. The quake hit just after midday (0400 GMT) about 30 kilometres (19 miles) off the coast of Hualien […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – President Joe Biden called Wednesday for a long-term partnership with Africa rooted in good governance as US businesses unveiled billions of dollars led by tech investment for a continent where China has become a top player. Addressing a summit that brought 49 African leaders to the Washington cold, Biden avoided uttering China’s name but made clear the United States would take a different approach. At the first such gathering since Barack […]
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) – Kane Williamson stepped down as New Zealand Test captain on Thursday after more than six years in charge but will remain skipper of the ODI and T20 teams. Cricket New Zealand said that the 32-year-old will be replaced as Test captain by veteran fast bowler Tim Southee. “Captaining the Black Caps in Test cricket has been an incredibly special honor,” said the 32-year-old Williamson who has led New Zealand since 2016. […]
by Luis Jaime CISNEROS / Patrick FORT Agence France-Presse LIMA, Peru (AFP) — Peru declared a nationwide state of emergency Wednesday over violent protests against the ouster and arrest of ex-president Pedro Castillo that have left seven people dead. Castillo’s supporters have taken to the streets and set up roadblocks countrywide in protests that have also left 200 injured as they demand his release and the holding of early elections. The country plunged into crisis […]
AL KHOR, Qatar (AFP) — France coach Didier Deschamps admitted he was “immensely proud” after Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Morocco took the holders through to another World Cup final where he said his team would try to find a way of countering a Lionel Messi in “scintillating form” for Argentina. “I am immensely proud. It is great to be through to the final but it was not an easy victory,” Deschamps said after an early […]
by John WEAVER Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle with Lionel Messi in a heavyweight World Cup final after the French beat underdogs Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday. Holders France stayed on course to become the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani at Al Bayt Stadium. Morocco, the first African side […]
