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Amnesty Int’l: Duterte’s two years in power “a human rights calamity”

(Eagle News) — Amnesty International described on Monday, July 23, President Rodrigo Duterte’s two years “in power” as a “human rights calamity.” “President Duterte has presided over a disturbing regression on human rights that has left the Philippines a more perilous place than when he came to power,” the group said in a statement released ahead of Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address. Rachel Chhoa Howard, Amnesty International’s Philippines researcher, noted that Duterte’s “disastrous […]

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Australian nun Fox appeals BI deportation order vs her

(Eagle News)–Australian nun Patricia Fox on Monday, July 23, appealed the Bureau of Immigration order to deport her. In a 25-page motion for reconsideration, Fox said the basis of the order was “purely speculative as it is merely based on an unsubstantiated report of a certain intel agent Melody Penelope Gonzales.” Without directly admitting she participated in rallies as claimed by the BI, she said participation in such was “not illegal but a valid exercise […]

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France interior minister to face griling over Macron security aide assault

  by Anne Pascale Reboul and Joseph Schmid Agence France Presse   PARIS, France (AFP) — France’s interior minister Gerard Collomb was due to appear before parliament on Monday, as opposition MPs accused the government of a cover-up over a former top presidential security aide who was charged with gang violence. In the most damaging scandal to hit President Emmanuel Macron since he took office last year, Alexandre Benalla was charged Sunday after he was […]

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Hall of Fame jockey Espinoza injured as mount dies in training

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)–Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza broke a vertebra in his neck when his mount died while training at Del Mar Racetrack Sunday, but is expected to “fully recover” his agent said. Agent Brian Beach said Mexico-born Espinoza was diagnosed with a fracture of the C-3 vertebra in his neck and a “stinger” to the left shoulder causing pain and numbness in his left arm. “He has regained about 50 percent of […]

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Palace on House’s failure to ratify Bangsamoro Organic Law: It is “unfortunate”

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Monday, July 23, described as “unfortunate” the House of Representatives’ failure to ratify the Bangsamoro Organic Law. “We consider this as a temporary setback in the administration’s goal of laying the foundation for a more genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Roque added, however, that the Palace remained confident that the President would sign the measure “as soon as both houses of Congress finally […]

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S. Korea MP embroiled in bribery scandal commits suicide

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) – A prominent South Korean lawmaker who was being probed over a bribery scandal has committed suicide, police said Monday. Roh Hoe-chan, a three-term lawmaker of the left-leaning Justice Party had been under investigation for allegedly receiving 50 million won ($44,300) from a powerful political blogger linked to many top politicians. The blogger, widely known by his online nickname “Druking”, is currently on trial for using illegal hacking programmes to sway […]

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Japan reopens beaches hit by 2011 nuclear, tsunami disaster

TOKYO, Japan (AFP)  — Japan has reopened three beaches in regions devastated by the 2011 tsunami and resulting Fukushima nuclear disaster after years of reconstruction efforts, officials said Monday. Local officials in Fukushima said they hoped the opening of the Haragamaobama beach would help change perceptions of the region, which has become inextricably linked with the 2011 disaster. One of the reopened waterfronts is Haragamaobama beach in Fukushima prefecture, about 40 kilometres north of the […]

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Forest fires destroy 800 hectares in Latvia

RIGA, Latvia (AFP)–Fires raging for five days have destroyed more than 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of western Latvia, authorities said Sunday, with continuing extreme temperatures hampering firefighters’ efforts. Satellite images showed the fires have wiped out 170 acres of forest, 257 hectares of scrubland and nearly 400 hectares of peatland. A peat fire in the Courland region broke out last Tuesday and spread eastwards, with the smoke noticeable in the resort town of Jurmala, more […]

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Vikings assistant coach Sparano dies at 56

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)–Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach and former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano died unexpectedly Sunday at the age of 56, the Vikings announced. “With deep regret the Minnesota Vikings announce that Offensive Line Coach Tony Sparano unexpectedly passed away early this morning,” a statement issued on behalf of team owners Mark and Zygi Wilf said, giving no mention of a cause of death. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman added: “I […]

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TD Josie now outside country, but PAGASA monitoring new LPA that might develop into a storm

  (Eagle News) – Tropical depression “Josie” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, but the country will continue to experience scattered to widespread monsoon rains. As of 7 a.m. on Monday, July 23, “Josie” was estimated to be 585 kilometers north northeast of Basco, Batanes which is already outside the country. With maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kph, it […]

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