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Thai divers advance as cave search for lost boys gains ground

Rescue divers inched closer to a spot in a flooded cave where 12 boys and their football coach have been missing for more than a week after days of bad weather beset the grueling search. The children, aged 11 to 16, and their 25-year-old assistant coach have not been heard from since they ventured into the recesses of the Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand on Saturday and were blocked by heavy rains. But the […]

Ten family members found hanged in Delhi home – police

Indian police launched an investigation Sunday after a family of 11 was found dead inside their home in New Delhi. Police have cordoned off the home in Burari in the north of the capital where the bodies of seven women and four men were discovered Sunday. “10 of the 11 family members were found hanging when we reached the house. The last, a 75-year-old female, was dead on the floor,” a Delhi police official told […]

Thousands march in Hong Kong as restrictions grow

Protesters marched through central Hong Kong on Sunday in one of the city’s major annual pro-democracy rallies as organisers said the event was coming under unprecedented pressure from authorities. Beijing has become increasingly intolerant of signs of dissent in semi-autonomous Hong Kong since massive pro-democracy rallies in 2014 brought parts of the city to a standstill and led to the emergence of activists demanding independence from China. Hong Kong has rights unseen on the mainland, […]

Notorious gangster flees French jail by helicopter

A notorious career thief who was once France’s most-wanted man pulled off a daring jailbreak on Sunday, fleeing a prison near Paris by helicopter in a commando-style operation. Redoine Faid, 46, who previously said his life of crime was inspired by films such as “Scarface”, broke out of the prison with the help of three armed accomplices, according to sources close to the case. It is the second time Faid has pulled off a spectacular jailbreak — in […]

Spain to battle host nation Russia, Croatia vs Denmark as FIFA World Cup knockout stages continue tonight

  By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service 2010 winners Spain will battle host nation Russia tonight in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium at 10:00 PM (GMT+8) in what the Russians describe as the “match of our lives” as both teams try to advance in the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Spain topped Group B with 5 points. They opened the tournament with a 3-3 draw against Iberian rivals Portugal who was led by Real Madrid […]

Roque: President claimed responsibility for Samar misencounter “to end blame game”

(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Sunday, July 1, said President Rodrigo Duterte claimed responsibility for the Samar misencounter to “end the blame game.” “Spoken like a true leader. The buck stops with him,” Roque said. Six policemen were killed on Monday after the Philippine Army’s  87th Infantry Battalion shot at members of the 805th Mobile Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8 of the Philippine National Police who were after Communist rebels in Barangay San Roque on […]

Majority of Filipinos support gov’t recommendation to close Boracay for rehab

(Eagle News)–A majority of Filipinos support the government’s recommendation to close Boracay Island  for its rehabilitation, a Social Weather Stations survey said. The March 23 to 27 survey said 64 percent agreed with the suggestion, while 20 percent disagreed. As for the government’s recommendation the island be closed for a year, the SWS said 38 percent strongly agree, 26 percent somewhat agree, 10 percent somewhat disagree and 10 percent strongly disagree. Seventeen percent were undecided. […]

CP3 to sign $160-million max contract with Rockets

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service All-Star point guard Chris Paul will sign a massive 4-year $160-million max contract deal to stay with the Houston Rockets according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Paul will continue his backcourt partnership will league MVP James Harden. The Rockets were a win away from eliminating eventual champions Golden State Warriors but lost in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

Paul George inks deal to stay with Thunder – report

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Superstar free agent Paul George has decided to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. George will sign a 4-year max contract deal worth $137 million with a player option on the third year. Gabe Ikard, a well-known OKC supporter, also posted a video of George attending teammate Russell Westbrook’s party on Twitter saying “I am here to stay.” which led to a rapturous cheers […]

Q&A: Will Europe’s migrant deal end the crisis?

  by Katy Lee and Jacques Klopp Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — European leaders hailed a deal thrashed out in the small hours of Friday as a breakthrough in the acrimonious dispute over migrants — but does it really provide long-term solutions? Analysts say the agreement has provided face-saving measures for leaders where immigration has become hugely sensitive, particularly in Italy and Germany. But they warn key elements of the deal remain vague […]

Thousands march against US immigration policy

  by Ivan Couronne Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Thousands of demonstrators marched in cities across the United States on Saturday against President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policy and to demand the immediate reunification of families separated at the border with Mexico. Directly across from the White House, demonstrators filled Lafayette Square park in an atmosphere of both indignation and sadness, before marching toward the Capitol. Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York […]

UPDATED: Pele-like Mbappe strikes to send Messi, Argentina crashing out

by Justin Davis Agence France Presse Teenage star Kylian Mbappe struck twice and earned another goal as France finally found their attacking edge to beat Lionel Messi’s Argentina 4-3 and move into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday. Billed as Messi’s chance to reignite stuttering Argentina’s hopes, the thrilling last 16 clash in Kazan instead saw 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe grab the limelight as he became the youngest player since Pele in […]