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TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo stocks opened lower on Monday amid lingering worries over a US-China trade war and after a strong earthquake shook western Japan with no immediate reports of major damage. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.39 percent or 88.97 points to 22,762.78 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.53 percent or 9.51 points at 1,779.53. “Concerns over a US-China trade war are weighing on the market, prompting […]
by Martyn Wood Agence France Presse Defending champions Germany crashed to the first defeat in their opening game of a World Cup since 1982 as Hirving Lozano’s clinical finish earned Mexico a shock 1-0 victory on Sunday. The highly-rated PSV Eindhoven forward struck the winner on 35 minutes after a blistering counter-attack at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow as Mexico beat Germany for just the second time in history. Germany’s preparations for the tournament were […]
(Eagle News)–A firefight ensued between Maute fighters and the military in Lanao del Sur on Sunday, June 17. Joint Task Force Ranao deputy commander Colonel Romeo Brawner said on Sunday evening that it was the military that engaged the group led by Abu Dar, who is believed to be the new leader of the terrorist forces that escaped Marawi after the siege last year. Brawner said the incident took place near Tubaran town around 9 […]
(Eagle News)–The Communist Party of the Philippines on Sunday, June 17, said President Rodrigo Duterte canceled the scheduled peace talks on June 28 “in consideration” of what it said was the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ “ongoing campaign plan for all-out military offensive.” “By calling off the scheduled peace negotiations with the (National Democratic Front of the Philippines), Duterte aims to give the AFP more time to complete its military campaign plan for 2018 of mounting […]
(Eagle News)–A residential area caught fire in Manila on Sunday, June 17. The fire hit several houses on Geronimo St. in Sampaloc. So far, the alarm has been raised to third. Authorities are still trying to put out the fire. There are no reported injuries so far.
(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Sunday, June 17, stood firm on the Department of Transportation’s plan to modernize public utility vehicles. In a statement, Tugade said “we cannot delay nor deny the public of their right to convenient, affordable and roadworthy mass transport.” “Mag rally sila kung gusto nila. Sunugin nila effigy ko kung gusto nila,” he said. “But I will insist on the PUV modernization program,” he added. Militant transport groups such as the […]
By Bobby Soriano New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — Cup of joe. Morning brew. Kape. No matter what you call it chances are that either you or someone you know is an avid coffee drinker. But what goes into making a great cup of coffee? What can you do to improve the coffee you make at home? You will probably get a different answer from each person you ask. Industry experts were on […]
by Justin Davis Agence France Presse Antoine Griezmann scored the first VAR-assisted penalty awarded in the history of the World Cup as title hopefuls France battled to a 2-1 win over gutsy Australia in Kazan on Saturday. The Atletico Madrid star wrote his name into the history books after he went down under a tackle from Josh Risdon in the penalty box in the second half of the Group C fixture. Referee Andres Cunha from […]
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Argentina were held to a draw by World Cup debutants Iceland Saturday, with Lionel Messi blowing a gilt-edged opportunity for victory when he missed a penalty. Sergio Aguero scored an eye-catching opener for the two-time world champions in the 19th minute but it was almost immediately canceled out by Alfred Finnbogason, whose team then held on in the face of immense pressure. It was a major embarrassment for Argentina and raises questions about […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into a reported “tanim-bala” incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In a Facebook post, Special Assistant to the President Bong Go said the “concerned agencies” have been ordered “to address” the incident reported by one Kristine Moran “within 24 hours.” Moran, who claimed she was a government employee, said in a social media post that the incident took place on July 15, as she […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Saturday, June 16, gave the assurance human rights will be respected in the police’s operations against loiterers. “Alam naman po nila [police] na meron tayong sinusunod na police operational procedures,” he said in an interview over dzbb. Albayalde said President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive against loiterers was not new. In fact, he said when he was director of the National Capital Region Police Office, Oplan RODY, […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau FLUSHING, NEW YORK (Eagle News) – In the final game of their three-game series at Citi Field in Queens, the New York Mets ended their eight-game losing streak, blanking their crosstown rival, New York Yankees 2-0 Sunday night. Seth Lugo, who started in place of Noah Syndergaard, was dominant against the Yankees, pitching six scoreless innings on two hits, striking out a career high eight batters […]
