At least nine people were killed while thirty-two others were injured, when a tour bus carrying high school studens collided with a truck in Northern California.
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Shoe thrown at Hilary Clinton during Vegas speech
A woman threw a shoe at the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she was holding a speech at a hotel in Las Vegas.
USS Howard, to arrive in Manila
A guided-missile destroyer from the United States, USS Howard, will visit the country today, for a routine port-of-call.
Obama to visit Philippines on April 28 and 29
The United States President Barack Obama will visit the Philippines on April 28 and April 29.
Concrete re blocking and road repair in EDSA begins
According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, starting on April 15, the Department of Public Works and Highway will begin the concrete re-blocking and road repair of ninety-four locations in EDSA.
Man wounded in a car accident in Marcos Highway, Antipolo
Alexander Tulfo was riding his bicycle home when he was hit by a car that accidently collided with the concrete island in Marcos Highway, Antipolo City. The strong impact crushed the man’s bike. The driver of the car will shoulder the hospital expenses of the victim.
Ombudsman invites Czech ambassador regarding extortion charges on government officials
The Office of the Ombudsman once again extends an invitation to the Czech ambassador to clear the allegations of extortion against government officials.
U.S. Health Secretary resigns after overseeing Obamacare botched rollout
(Reuters) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is resigning after overseeing the botched rollout of President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare reforms, aWhite House official said on Thursday (April 10). Her departure removes a lightning rod for Republican critics as Obama and his Democrats try to retain control of the U.S. Senate in November midterm elections, where problems with Obamacare reforms will be a top issue. The Oct. 1 launch of the new Obamacare health insurance marketplace, which was […]
Tractor-trailer slams into high school tour bus, killing 9 and injuring 32 in California
(Reuters) – A tractor-trailer slammed into a tour bus carrying high school students in northern California on Thursday, killing at least nine people and injuring 32, the California Highway Patrol said. Fran Clader, CHP spokeswoman, said the driver of the FedEx truck lost control of the vehicle, crossed over a divider on Interstate 5 and slammed first into a car and then the tour bus. Clader said the bus was carrying high school students and other passengers […]
2014 EU-Africa Summit
Leaders of African countries and the European Union met in Brussels on April 2 and 3, under the theme Investing In People, Prosperity And Peace. Also joining the 4th EU-Africa summit are African institutions and international observers. The 2014 summit agenda includes education and training, women and youth, migration, growth and job opportunities, investing in peace and ways to enhance EU support for African Security. The European Union was represented by president of the European […]
HAWAII HOSTS 2ND LANPAC CONFERENCE
The Association of the United States Army Institute of Land Warfare conducted a symposium and exposition here in Honolulu, Hawaii. Now on it’s second year, this year’s focus is on “Land Forces: Assuring Security and Stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific” region. This 3-day event will include dialogue on how to ensure that land forces in the region are capable to respond in cases of conflict or need for humanitarian assistance. General Vincent Brooks, Commanding General of […]
LTFRB inspects buses for holiday break
To ensure the safety of passengers during the holiday break, the Land Transportation and Franchising Board conducted inspections in the Araneta Bus Terminal.
