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LEYTE, Philippines (AFP) — At least 24 people have been killed in landslides and flooding across central and southern Philippines, authorities said Monday, after tropical storm Megi dumped heavy rain and disrupted travel ahead of the April holidays. More than 13,000 people fled to emergency shelters as the storm pounded the region Sunday, the national disaster agency said, flooding houses, inundating fields, cutting off roads and knocking out power. The central province of Leyte […]
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Vladimir Kara-Murza, one of the main opponents of the Kremlin and its offensive in Ukraine still living in Russia, was arrested Monday near his home, his lawyer said. “I learned of his arrest less than 10 minutes ago, I will join him,” lawyer Vadim Prokhorov told the Interfax news agency. The reasons for the arrest were not immediately known and there was no immediate comment from the authorities, but Kara-Murza […]
by Amel SEMMACHE Agence France Presse FAIRFAX, United States (AFP) — Jury selection began on Monday in the blockbuster defamation case about allegations of spousal abuse between Hollywood star Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard. The 58-year-old Depp, after losing a high-profile libel case in London, has brought suit against the 35-year-old Heard in the United States. About a dozen Depp fans holding small black pirate flags — a nod to his starring […]
Over 130,000 individuals affected by storm; Palace closely monitoring situation (Eagle News) — At least three people have died due to the rains, floods and landslides brought by tropical storm “Agaton” (international name Megi) which has now been downgraded to a tropical depression. As of 7 p.m., Monday, April 11, the center of Tropical Depression “Agaton” was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Basey, Samar (11.4°N, 125.1°E) According to the […]
by Marina LAPENKOVA Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Like many members of Russia’s affluent middle class, advertising producer Rita Guerman had long opposed Kremlin strongman Vladimir Putin. But punishing Western sanctions following Putin’s decision to send troops to Ukraine in late February has changed her opinion of the Russian leader. “I have opened my eyes,” said the 42-year-old, praising the Russian president for defending the country “against NATO”. The West has pummelled Russia […]
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao due to “Agaton” and a low pressure area in the vicinity. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, light to moderate to at times heavy rains are affecting portions of Misamis Occidental (Tudela, Clarin, Ozamis City, Tangub City, Bonifacio), Zamboanga del Sur (Aurora, Tukuran, Labangan, Pagadian City, Dumalinao, San Pablo, Guipos, Dinas, San Miguel, Lapuyan, Margosatubig, Vincenzo A. Sagun, […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — French police officers arrived in Ukraine on Monday to help the country investigate alleged Russian war crimes after hundreds of civilian bodies were discovered in towns around Kyiv, the French ambassador to Ukraine said. “Proud to welcome to Lviv the detachment of technical and scientific gendarmes who came to assist their comrades in investigations of war crimes committed near Kyiv,” Etienne de Poncins said on Twitter. “France is the first […]
by Jurgen HECKER, Adam PLOWRIGHT and Stuart WILLIAMS Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Monday kicked off a final fortnight of bruising campaigning for the French presidency in a run-off that polls predict risks being tight. With 97 percent votes counted, Macron came in first in Sunday’s first round of voting with 27.6 percent of the vote. Le Pen was second […]
by Sofia Miselem Agence France Presse MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Sunday easily won a divisive referendum he promoted on whether he should step down or complete his term — a vote marked by low turnout. With an approval rating of nearly 60 percent, Lopez Obrador’s presidency had never appeared seriously at risk, and the left-wing populist was himself one of the vote’s biggest cheerleaders. The 68-year-old […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced the suspension of operations on Monday, April 11, of two of its offices in the Visayas. According to the DFA, the suspension covers its consular offices in Tacloban and its Temporary Off-site Passport Services (TOPS) in Cebu. It said this was in compliance with the precautionary measures issued by the respective local government units amid the inclement weather brought by “Agaton.” Affected applicants in the […]
(Eagle News) — The southern portion of Masbate and several parts of Visayas and Mindanao are under Signal No. 1, as Tropical Depression “Agaton” remains stationary over San Pablo Bay. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas of Masbate, in particular, are under the signal number, with “Agaton” located over the coastal waters of Tanauan, Leyte: Dimasalang Palanas Cataingan Pio V. Corpuz Esperanza Placer Cawayan The following areas in […]
At least two bodies were discovered inside a manhole at a petrol station on a motorway outside Kyiv on Sunday, an AFP reporter saw. The bodies appeared to be wearing civilian clothing. AFP saw police and military at the site, using a tanker to suck water from inside the manhole. There appeared to be two bodies inside, one under a sleeping mat. The bodies were discovered on a motorway west of Kyiv, near the village […]
