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Super typhoon becomes stronger

According to Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the super-typhoon “Maysak” has gathered strength as it nears the Philippine area of responsibility.

Malacañang assures independence on National Peace Council

Malacañang on Tuesday (April 1) assured the independence of the National Peace Council convened by President Benigno S. Aquino III to discuss the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The National Peace Council is composed of five citizen leaders namely Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle, businessman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, civil society leader Howard Dee, and peace advocate Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in an interview that this council aims to entice the […]

Asian stocks sag, dollar falls vs yen as Nikkei recoils

(Reuters) – Asian stocks were mostly lower on Wednesday, taking their lead from weaker U.S. shares, while the dollar slid against the yen as Tokyo’s Nikkei recoiled in volatile trade. As share volatility rose, spreadbetters forecast a significantly lower open for Britain’s FTSE.FTSE, Germany’s DAX .GDAXI and France’s CAC .FCHI. Crude oil prices continued to decline as negotiations between Iran and world powers over nuclear technology extended beyond a deadline. The protracted negotiations have drawn […]

World’s oldest person, Japanese Misao Okawa, dies aged 117

(REUTERS) – Misao Okawa, a Japanese woman believed to be the world’s oldest person, died at the age of 117 on Wednesday (April 1). She celebrated her 117th birthday just weeks ago, on March 5. Japanese media said she died of old age in a nursing home in the western Japanese city of Osaka. Okawa was officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the oldest person alive two years ago when Jiroemon Kimura, also […]

Singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell taken to hospital

  (Reuters) – Groundbreaking singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell, one of the stars of the Woodstock era, has been hospitalized, her official website said on Tuesday. “Joni has been hospitalized. We are awaiting official word on her condition and will post it here as soon as we know,” a statement on the website said. Celebrity news website TMZ.com reported earlier that Mitchell, 71, was taken to hospital after authorities received a 911 call from her Los Angeles […]