A six-floor building, believed to be a military command post, was built by China in the contested territory in West Philippine Sea.
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A double faced cow in Australia, sold in an auction
A double-faced cow was found in North Queensland, Australia, where it sold for 270 Australian dollars in an auction.
IMF seeks ‘immediate’ stabilization in latest Ukraine bailout
(Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund has agreed to pump $10 billion into Ukraine’s troubled economy over the next year, providing swift assistance for the country’s struggling finances as part of a larger four-year bailout. The IMF board on Wednesday approved a loan of $17.5 billion, with the bulk of the money heading out the door fast: $5 billion likely by the end of this week and another $5 billion in coming months, IMF officials […]
Islamic State ransacks Assyrian capital as Iraq appeals for help
By Dominic Evans BAGHDAD Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:51pm EDT (Reuters) – Islamic State militants have desecrated another ancient Iraqi capital, the government said on Wednesday, razing parts of the 2,700-year-old city of Khorsabad famed for its colossal statues of human-headed winged bulls. Officials have said for several days they were checking reports of damage at Khorsabad following attacks on the cities of Nineveh, Nimrud and Hatra by the Islamist radicals who control much of […]
UK needs additional nurses
According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the United Kingdom (UK) needs an additional 270 nurses from the Philippines.
Libya blames ISIS regarding OFW abduction
According to the Libyan government, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was the group behind the abduction of several foreigners in an oilfield in the said country, which includes four overseas Filipino workers.
Chinese Coast Guard chases PH Navy vessels in West Philippine Sea
The Chinese Coast Guard attempted to chase away the supply vessel of the Philippine Navy in the West Philippine Sea.
Clinton says used personal email account for convenience
Hillary Clinton, under attack for using a personal email address to conduct U.S. State Department business, defended the practice on Tuesday as a matter of “convenience,” but her comments failed to calm critics, who accused her of secrecy. Holding her first news conference since leaving her administration post two years ago, Clinton conceded she wished she had used a government email address as secretary of state but said she violated no rules and did not […]
Boy in US receives gifts from birds
A boy in the United States (US) receives daily gifts from birds.
DFA awaits Indonesian court’s decision
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that it is waiting on the decision of the highest court in Indonesia regarding the death penalty of a Filipina due to the crackdown in the said country against illegal drugs.
Malacañang ready to answer Clooney’s complaint
The Malacañang said that they are ready to answer the complaints of an international humans right attorney Ms. Amal Alamuddin-Clooney in the United Nations (UN) regarding alleged human rights violation against Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Ukrainian female rebel fighters swap uniforms for evening gowns
Twelve female rebel fighters from the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic in eastern Ukraine swapped military clothing for evening gowns on Saturday (March 7) to bring a splash of color to International Women’s Day. The show participants – fighters from rebel “Vostok” and “Oplot” battalions arrived at the Donetsk Plaza hotel – the show’s venue – wearing camouflage uniforms. Make-up artists and hairdressers were already waiting for them in a dressing room. The event participants said […]
