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International
Obama says Americans are united in the fight against Islamic state militants
United States President Barack Obama said that strong bipartisan support shows that Americans are united in their fight against Islamic State militants.
ISIS releases video showing British journalist
The Islamic State militant group releases a video of a man identified as a British journalist posted on social media sites, promises to convey some facts.
California experiences droughts and forest fires
In California, residents contend with an epic water drought and forest fires.
Spanish minister hails Scotland’s “no” vote
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy hailed Scotland’s rejection of independence, which delivered a blow to separatists in Spain’s own northeastern region, who drew inspiration from separatist Scots.
Cameron promises to give more powers to Scotland
United Kingdom prime minister David Cameron was delighted by the result of the vote. Ahead of the vote, he promised more powers for Scotland.
Scottish nationalist hope for change after vote
Supporters of the yes vote are hopeful that Scotland will have more power after losing the poll.
Scottish MP urges Scotland to stick together
Leading no campaigner and Labor MP celebrated a victory in the Scottish referendum, saying that the majority has spoken.
Scotland votes to stay in UK
Scotland remains a part of the United Kingdom, as Scottish voters voted “no” in a historic vote.
Eight bodies found after attack on Guinea Ebola education team
(Reuters) – Eight bodies, including those of three journalists, were found after an attack on a team trying to educate locals on the risks of the Ebola virus in a remote area of southeastern Guinea, a government spokesman said on Thursday. “The eight bodies were found in the village latrine. Three of them had their throats slit,” Damantang Albert Camara told Reuters by telephone in Conakry. However, Guinea’s Prime Minister Mohamed Saïd Fofana, speaking in […]
Scots spurn independence but impatient for new powers
(Reuters) – Scotland spurned independence in a historic referendum that threatened to rip the United Kingdom apart, sow financial turmoil and diminish Britain’s remaining global clout. A vote for the 307-year union is a relief for millions of Britons including Prime Minister David Cameron, whose job was on the line, as well as allies across the world who were horrified at the prospect of the United Kingdom’s separation. Unionists won 55 percent of the vote […]
International, domestic flights cancelled due to bad weather
Bad weather led to the cancellation of both international and domestic flights as early as 6 a.m. Friday. The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), re-Tweeting the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said that among the flights cancelled include: International flights: — 5J 258 (Siemp Reap, Bangkok-Manila) — 5J 679 (Pudong, China-Manila) — 5J 752 (Singapore-Manila) All international flights cancelled belong to Cebu Pacific. Domestic flights: — 5M-816 (Manila-Basco) — 5M-815 (Basco-Manila) — 5J-513 (Manila-San […]
