(Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) announced on Friday that it would recall 428,211 more vehicles in the United States, including new four-wheel drive pickups and SUVs with asoftware problem that could cause the vehicles to automatically switch to neutral and roll away while parked. The software problem affects the four-wheel-drive versions of the 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra; the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban; and the 2015 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. GM said dealers will […]
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Ukraine signs trade agreement with EU, draws Russian threat
(Reuters) – Ukraine signed on Friday an historic free-trade agreement with the European Union that has been at the heart of months of violence and upheaval in the country, drawing an immediate threat of “grave consequences” from Russia. Georgia and Moldova signed similar deals, holding out the prospect of deep economic integration and unfettered access to the EU’s 500 million citizens, but alarming Moscow which is concerned about losing influence over former Soviet republics. All three countries have […]
Obama asks congress for $500M fund for Syrian opposition
United States President Barack Obama asked the Congress to approve a 500-million dollar fund to train and equip Syrian opposition forces.
Estrada, joyful over “defective” plunder raps
The camp of Senator Jinggoy Estrada is confident the case against the senator will be dismissed due to being “defective”.
Palace: China’s new map, self serving
Malacañang has described as “self-serving” the issuance of a new map by China, apparently aimed at bolstering its claims in the .
Philippines urged to be equally forceful in sea row
A retired United States naval chief said that Philippines. Japan and Vietnam should be as forceful as China in defending their territorial claims.
Largest Maritime exercise begins
RIMPAC 2014, said to be the largest maritime exercise, began with 20 nations, including China, participating in the US-led naval exercise.
DA BFAR targets 30,000 fiberglass boats
The Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will build a total of 30,000 fiberglass boats to be given to fisherman survivors of Yolanda.
More detainees for PNP
Expect more detainees for the Philippine National Police as they prepare the custodial center for the coming of Atty. Gigi Reyes and other female accused in the pork barrel scam.
Ombudsman withdraws motion for amendment of plunder case against Senator Jinggoy Estrada
The Ombudsman withdrew its motion for amendment of plunder case against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his co-accused when the Sandiganbayan 5th Division justices said that the amendment may result in the release of the senator due to the probable cause and warrant of arrest being based on the original complaint.
EU leaders unite for WW1 memorial
(Reuters) — European Union leaders commemorated the 100th anniversary of World War One at a solemn ceremony in Belgium on Thursday (June 26) in a show of unity that briefly masked deep disagreement over who should head their most influential institution. At Menin Gate, a memorial to 50,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in the battle ofYpres, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stood alongside British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Francois Hollande and other leaders to honour the fallen of what became known […]
Germany, U.S and Algeria advance, Suarez banned
(Reuters) – Germany, the United States and Algeria sealed last 16 World Cup places on Thursday but much of the spotlight was on the tournament’s bad boys as Uruguay’s Luis Suarez got a nine-match ban for biting and Ghana sent two players home in disgrace. On the final day of group matches, Germany beat the U.S. 1-0, a result that put both teams through from Group G, while Algeria’s 1-1 draw with Russia saw them […]