Thousands gathered at the Philippine Arena, not only to watch “Ang Bayan Mo’y Nagpupuri: A Musical Play”, but also to participate in the ongoing centennial celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo.
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US and EU expand sanctions vs Russia
President Barack Obama said that the United States has expanded sanctions against Russia for its continued support of Ukrainian rebels, targeting financial, energy and defense sectors of the Russian economy.
Sierra Leone’s top Ebola doctor dies from virus
(Reuters) – The doctor leading Sierra Leone’s fight against the worst Ebola outbreak on record died from the virus on Tuesday, the country’s chief medical officer said. The death of Sheik Umar Khan, who was credited with treating more than 100 patients, follows those of dozens of local health workers and the infection of two American medics in neighboring Liberia, highlighting the dangers faced by staff trying to halt the disease’s spread across West Africa. […]
At least 24 reported killed in Guinea beach concert stampede
(Reuters) – At least 24 people were killed in a stampede at a beachside concert celebrating the end of Ramadan in Guinea’s capital, news agency AFP said, with Guinea’s Presidency declaring a week of mourning after what it described as a “tragic drama”. A statement from the Presidency said the incident occurred at a beach in the Ratoma neighborhood of the capital, Conakry. It noted some deaths and injuries but did not give a death […]
At least 43 Palestinians killed as Israel maintains pressure on Gaza
(Reuters) – Israeli fire killed at least 43 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip early on Wednesday as the Jewish state said it targeted Islamist militants at dozens of sites across the coastal enclave, while Egyptian mediators prepared a revised ceasefire proposal. Israel’s Channel Two TV said progress was being made to achieve a deal in Cairo, where a Palestinian delegation was expected to arrive for discussions. Israeli tank shells and air strikes on houses and […]
EU and U.S. announce new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
(Reuters) – The European Union and the United States on Tuesday announced further sanctions against Russia, targeting its energy, banking and defense sectors in the strongest international action yet over Moscow’s support for rebels in eastern Ukraine. The measures mark the start of a new phase in the biggest confrontation between Moscow and the West since the Cold War, which worsened dramatically after the downing of Malaysian flight MH17 over rebel-held territory on July 17 […]
Hamas disregards 24 hour ceasefire
Hamas disregards 24 hour ceasefire description: Hamas disregarded the Palestinian-proposed 24 hour ceasefire, saying that they’ll only consider a ceasefire if there is an accompanying international mediation.
At least 18 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli attacks in Gaza
Israel pounded targets in Gaza, including a missile attack on a house of a Hamas leader.
UN security council statement urges ceasefire in Gaza
International pressure mounts to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The UN security council adopts a statement agreed by all its 15 members. RWANDAN U.N. AMBASSADOR AND SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EUGENE GASANA: The Security Council expresses strong support for the call by international partners and the Secretary-General of the United Nations for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire, allowing for the delivery of urgently needed assistance, and they urged all parties to accept and fully implement the […]
U.N. calls for immediate Gaza truce
The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
Fighting in Gaza abates, but truce hopes look fragile
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ori Lewis GAZA/JERUSALEM Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:15pm EDT (Reuters) – Fighting subsided in Gaza on Sunday after Hamas Islamist militants said they backed a 24-hour humanitarian truce and U.S. President Barack Obama called for a ceasefire but there was no sign of any comprehensive deal to end fighting with Israel. Hamas said it had endorsed a call by the United Nations for a pause in the fighting in light of […]
Liberia shuts border crossings, restricts gatherings to curb Ebola spreading
MONROVIA Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:27pm EDT (Reuters) – The Liberian government on Sunday closed most of the West African nation’s border crossings and introduced stringent health measures to curb the spread of the deadly Ebola virus that has killed at least 660 people across the region. The new measures announced by the government on Sunday came as Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone struggle to contain the worst outbreak yet of the virus. Speaking at […]
