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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has promised to put more satellites in space, even as the international community prepares to punish his regime over a long-range rocket launch just last week. At a banquet to congratulate the scientists, technicians and officials who contributed to the February 7 launch, Kim noted that the mission had come at “a complex time when hostile forces are more bloody-eyed than ever to strangle” the North, […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo stocks surged more than five percent Monday morning as a drop in the yen boosted exporters with investors shrugging off a contraction in Japan’s economy during the final quarter of 2015. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange soared 5.12 percent, or 765.81 points, to 15,718.42 by the break, clawing back from an eye-watering loss of more than 11 percent last week. The broader Topix index of […]
by Naomi O’LEARY LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Epic survival tale “The Revenant” took top honors including best film on Sunday at Britain’s Bafta film awards, boosting its status as a favorite for Oscar success later this month. Mexico’s Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu scooped best director for the picture, and Leonardo DiCaprio won best actor for his leading role as grizzled trapper Hugh Glass. “I am overwhelmed,” said Inarritu as he accepted the award at a […]
DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) in Pangasinan reiterates its call for all examinees for the April 17 Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) as the deadline for submission of applications draws near. Romel Rivera, senior human resource specialist of CSC Lingayen Field Office, said examinees must submit their applications to any CSC office before the deadline on February 26 to avoid the long queue on the last day of submission. […]
by Joe Dyke ISRAEL (AFP) — Five Palestinians were killed attempting to attack Israelis Sunday in a string of attacks across the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem. They were the latest in a wave of Palestinian knife, gun and car-ramming assaults that erupted in October and came as US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power visited Israel and the Palestinian territories for talks with leaders from both sides. In the first incident, two 15-year-olds […]
(Eagle News) — This photo of the sunset along the shoreline of Corpus Christi in Texas taken by Gilbert Basa shows its serene beauty. Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. It has been nicknamed “Texas Riviera” and “Sparkling City by the Sea” in tourist literature.
(Eagle News) — These captivating photos of Shantan Lake in Taiwan were taken by Eagle News correspondent Armi Hsu. Shantan Lake in Taiwan is located on top of a mountain some 800 meters above sea level.
(Eagle News) — This mood shot of the sunset by the seaside along El Nido, Palawan was taken by Eagle News correspondent Jonathan Velez.
(Eagle News) — Baybay Boulevard is one of the many surfing spots in Borongan. It is situated just east of the city. The coastline begins from loom river delta to Borongan river to the north. It is accessed via Baybay boulevard and Borongan Bay walk, which runs along the coast for 1.5 kilometers. Along the route are various kiosks and playground where locals and even kids spend leisure activities.
(Eagle News) — These photos of Mt. Mogao in Tadian, Mountain Province taken by Eagle News correspondent Erwin Pacardo show the mountain’s serene beauty. Mt. Mogao stands proudly over three villages in Tadian. It has a very curious English name.
