By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, March 30 (PNA) — Malacanang on Sunday said that Saturday’s incident which involved a Philippine vessel allegedly blocked by Chinese Coast Guards along the Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) was still being reviewed. It was reported that the vessel loaded with Philippine troops, supplies, media still managed to reach the Shoal despite the alleged harassment. The incident occurred amid rising tensions between the Philippines and China over the disputed West […]
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PHL files ‘memorial’ vs China before int’l court; claim includes Ayungin Shoal
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, March 30 (PNA) — The Philippines’ arbitration case against China took another leap forward after Manila submitted a crucial document containing volumes of evidence and maps seeking to nullify Beijing’s sweeping claim over the resource-rich South China Sea. Manila said the document, called the “memorial,” was transmitted electronically to the The Hague-based tribunal, where a five-man panel will review and hear the Philippine complaint, which was first initiated in January […]
Earth Hour celebration this year set to break records
(Reuters) — Saturday, March 29 – WWF’s Earth Hour is set to break all records of participation in its eighth year, as Spider-Man tonight joined millions of everyday super heroes from across the world in the world’s largest celebration for the planet. The event that has evolved into the world’s largest movement for the planet began its journey across more than 154 countries and territories from New Zealand, now sweeping across Asia with Spider-Man and the cast from the upcoming […]
Aftershocks rattle California following 5.1 earthquake, 50 displaced
(Reuters) – More than 100 aftershocks have been reported across Southern California following a 5.1 magnitude earthquake that rattled suburban Los Angeles and at least temporarily displaced about 50 people but caused no serious structural damage, seismologists said on Saturday. No injuries were reported from the Friday quake centered outside La Habra, about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, but the temblor displaced at least 50 people in Fullerton, about 5 miles from the […]
Times change luxury watch market
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Malaysia says satellite images could match new MH370 search area
The moving of the location where experts believe that a Malaysian airline plane has crashed may still match satellite images.
Imminent sales tax increase in Japan
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Death sentences by Egyptian court condemned
Amnesty International has condemned Egypt in the wake of death sentences handed out by an Egyptian court against more than 500 members of the Muslim Brotherhood who were even sentenced in absentia.
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Champion boxer Vitaly Klitschko’s next fight might be for presidency
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Soyuz succesfully docked with the International Space Station
Despite an unexpected wrinkle with a thruster that made a poor orbit rendezvous, the Russian Soyuz succesfully docked with the International Space Station Thursday night.
Chinese family members demand more answers from Malaysian officials
The prolonged and so far fruitless search and investigation has taken its toll, with Chinese family members clashing with the police and accusing Malaysia of deception and delays. <iframe width=”640″ height=”480″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/tT4NNW3Q4L4?wmode=opaque” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>