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CAIRO, Egypt (Reuters) — Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Cairo security directorate on Thursday (February 18) night after a policeman shot dead a man in the street, in the latest outburst of anger over alleged police brutality in Egypt. A statement from the Cairo security directorate said the policeman had shot dead a driver after an argument and was forced to flee a mob of local people who attempted to catch and […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The global stock rally showed signs of petering out Thursday as oil prices stagnated and analysts expressed worry that another bout of selling could be imminent. After three straight days of solid gains, US stocks closed lower, with the Nasdaq down the most at 1.0 percent. London also lost 1.0 percent with metals and oil equities falling sharply after Wednesday’s bounce. Frankfurt gained 0.9 percent, while Paris edged up […]
JERUSALEM, Israel (Reuters) — A safe zone should be set up for displaced Syrians camping on the Syrian border with the Israeli occupied Golan Heights, the leader of a Syrian-focussed charity and a leading Syrian opposition figure said on Thursday (February 18). There is a growing encampment in the area where civilians fleeing the five-year Syrian conflict have been gathering. American-Israeli businessman and founder of the Amaliah charity, Moti Kahana, and Syrian politician, Kamal al-Labwani, told […]
(Eagle News) — An unusual hailstorm was felt in Dubai and parts of the United Arab Emirates, such as Sharjah, where ice particles the size of marbles fell like rain on Wednesday. Feb. 17. Residents said this is highly unusual. These photos were sent by our correspondents from the UAE.
By Kit Montes (Eagle News Service) TALISAY City, Cebu — Pinagkaguluhan ng mga residente ang natagpuang dalawampung talampakang oarfish sa dalampasigan ng Talisay City, Cebu kahapon, Pebrero 17. Labis naman itong ipinagtataka ng mga mangingisda sa lugar dahil sa ang nasabing isda ay nakikita lamang sa malalim na bahagi ng karagatan.
By Jun Canlas (Eagle News Service) IBA, Zambales — Habang tag-init pa ang panahon, sinamantala ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Iba, Zambales ang pagsasaayos sa Bangantalinga bridge na halos nasira dahil narin sa lakas ng agos ng tubig mula sa bundok, habang sa Isabela naman ay inaayos na rin ang natitibag na bahagi ng lupa sa national high-way ng Naguilian.
ZAMBOANGA City, Philippines — Para mabawasan ang epekto ng El Niño phenomenon sa Zamboanga City, sinimulan na ang cloud seeding operations sa nasabing lungsod. Ang cloud seeding na sinimulan kahapon ay tatagal hanggang ngayong araw. Ang Zamboanga City ay matatandaang una ng isinailalim sa state of calamity dahil sa matinding epekto ng El Niño na nararanasan sa lungsod. Samantala, isang mobile water treatment facility naman mula sa local water utilities administration ng lungsod ang ipinadala […]
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino is set to sign the Executive Order that will implement the first part of the salary increase of government employees when he comes back from the United States. The Department of Budget and Management recommended the EO when Congress failed to pass SSL-4 before its session was suspended in order to give way to election campaign. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino is considering four candidates for the position of Foreign Affairs Secretary as a replacement for Secretary Albert del Rosario. The President added that he is yet to speak with said candidates and that two hold sensitive positions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/njOw7qNoEp8
By Ben Bernaldez (Eagle News Sports) The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) gave awards during the annual awards night at Pasay City. Ronald Charles “Ron” Jacobs was honored a posthumous award during the Philippine sportswriters Association (PSA) annual awards night at one Esplanade, Pasay City. Jacobs was a former coach of Gilas during 1980s, where they won six titles including the 1985 ABC championship now known as the Fiba Asia championship. He also became coach of […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Philippine Consulate-General in Dubai warned against the syndicate that is engaged in fake passport extensions after it received two cases of passport tampering. The consulate added that passport extensions are no longer available since January 1 except for family purposes or medical emergencies. The consulate asked the Dubai police’s aid to put a stop on the passport extension scheme. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – It is expected that 50, 000 overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia will be affected by the oil crisis, with the majority working for the two main contractors of construction and industrial projects. According to the Migrante party-list , the government should take action immediately. According to reports, most OFWS in Saudi Arabia are no longer receiving salary and are waiting to be sent back home to the (Eagle News Service […]
