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by Stuart WILLIAMS Agence France Presse Paris, France (AFP) — Iran’s judiciary authority said Monday that eight prisoners were killed in a fire that raged amid unrest inside Tehran’s Evin prison, doubling the previously reported death toll. The blaze Saturday night, which Iran said broke out amid “riots and clashes”, came after four weeks of protests over the death of 22-year-old Masha Amini, following her arrest for allegedly violating Iran’s strict dress code for women. […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation on Monday, Oct. 17, said the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project will be completed early next year. According to the DOTr, as of August 2022, the overall progress rate is at 73%. The DOTr said the trackwork installation is so far 50% complete. The electromechanical work, such as the laying of rails and installation of the electrical system, as well as the construction of the five additional LRT-1 stations, […]
by Etienne BALMER Agence France Presse Koshu, Japan (AFP) — Japanese food is famously paired with sake, but winemakers near Mount Fuji are on a mission to prove their bottles go just as well with crispy tempura and delicately sliced raw fish. With its abundant rain and formidable summer humidity, Japan is far from ideal wine terroir, so producers have fine-tuned their craft to adapt to the challenges of the climate. The result is an […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 2,321 additional COVID-19 cases on Sunday, Oct. 16. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the tally to 3982965. Of these, 26003 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 10399. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5228, Central Luzon with 2745, Davao Region with 1429, and Western Visayas with 1222. Of the […]
Faida, Iraq (AFP) — Authorities in northern Iraq on Sunday unveiled an “archaeological park” of 2,700-year-old carvings from the rule of the Assyrians, including showing kings praying. The 13 stunning monumental rock-carved bas-reliefs were cut into the walls of an irrigation canal that stretches for some 10 kilometres (six miles) at Faida in northern Iraq. The panels, measuring five metres (16 feet) wide and two metres tall, date from the reigns of Sargon II (721-705 […]
(Eagle News) — All tropical cyclone wind signals have been lifted as “Neneng” exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to PAGASA, the center of the eye of Typhoon “Neneng” was estimated 335 km west northwest of Calayan, Cagayan or 375 km west of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near the center and a gustiness of up to 150 km/h. “However, the trough of ‘Neneng’ and the convergence of […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 2367 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, Oct. 15. According to t Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the 2367 new cases pushed the total to 3989629. Of the total cases, 2367 were active. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 10848, followed by Calabarzon with 5345, Central Luzon with 2796, Davao Region with 1422, and Western Visayas with 1161. Of the […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 has been raised over parts of Luzon as “Neneng” maintained its strength and is now moving away from Babuyan Islands. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: southern portion of Batanes (Basco, Mahatao, Uyugan, Ivana, Sabtang) Babuyan Islands Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is raised over the following: rest of Batanes The rest of Cagayan Apayao the northern portion of […]
(Eagle News) — Signal No. 2 has been raised over parts of Luzon as Tropical Storm “Neneng” further intensified on Saturday, Oct. 15. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Apayao the northern portion of Abra (Tineg, Lacub, Lagayan) Ilocos Norte Signal No. 1, meanwhile, is raised over the following: The northern portions of Isabela the central […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 2459 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, Oct. 15. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the total cases to 3978354. Of these, 26399 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 11063, followed by Calabarzon with 5397, Central Luzon with 2864, Davao Region with 1446, and Western Visayas with 1089. Of the cities and provinces, […]
(Eagle News) — Six areas in Luzon are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression “Neneng” moved in a west-southwest direction over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands northern portion of Apayao eastern portions of Apayao (Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, Pudtol, Calanasan) extreme northern portion of Isabela (Santa Maria, San Pablo, Maconacon) the […]
(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 has been raised over parts of Luzon as “Neneng” slightly intensified but decelerated over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands the eastern portion of Apayao (Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, Pudtol) the northern portion of Isabela (Santa Maria, San Pablo, Maconacon) PAGASA said, so far, the center of […]
