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Libya to deport Senegalese migrants
Libyan authorities says they will deport more than 100 illegal immigrants from Senegal who have been held at a prison in Misrata, as it tries to tackle an influx. “A total of 135 illegal immigrants from Senegal will be deported through Ras Ajdir in Tunisia in collaboration with the embassy of Senegal and Tunisian authorities,” the head of Misrata’s department to combat illegal immigration, Mohammad Baqqar, said on Thursday (February 26), as the migrants were […]
New EU-PH Partnership vs IUUF
The European Union Delegation to the Philippines sponsored a symposium on the new EU-Philippine partnership to govern the planet’s oceans. Invited guests, New EU Fisheries Policies Director-General Ms. Lowri Evans said that the Philippines, as a sea nation, which not only relies on the oceans as a source of food and livelihood, but as a part of the essence of the country, and that Philippine seafarers are in all sorts of ships and present in […]
Microchips implanted under the skin of office workers
At the newly opened Epicenter office complex in central Stockholm, office workers can now open doors and operate the photocopier with a chip implanted in their hands. The so-called RFID (radio-frequency identification) chip is made from Pyrex glass and contains an antenna and microchip, with no need for batteries. Now, instead of identification cards and pass codes, all a worker has to do is wave their hand in front of a sensor. It currently enables […]
China maintains zero tolerance stance on illegal elephant hunting: FM
The Chinese government will continue to maintain zero tolerance stances on illegal trades of ivory, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson yesterday. “The Chinese government attaches great importance to the protection of wild animals including elephants, and maintains zero tolerance stance on illegal trades of ivory. China has been strictly cracking down on the illegal smuggling and trades of ivory at every aspect including legislation, judicature and law enforcement. In addition, China has carried out extensive educational […]
Palace still hopeful on MILF’s commitment to peace
President Aquino still considers the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as a peace partner and remains hopeful that the group would stick to its commitment to peace, Malacanang said. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said President Benigno S. Aquino III and his administration still consider the MILF as a government partner in achieving peace. “Lahat po ng pahayag ng Pangulo at lahat ng kanyang pagsasalita hinggil dito ay nandoon sa aspeto na itinuturing ang MILF […]
Malacanang rejects calls to replace peace negotiators Deles, Ferrer
Malacanang has rejected calls to replace the members of the government peace panel who have drawn flak from certain senators and legislators for allegedly exhibiting bias for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) regarding the Mamasapano bloody encounter. Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., the members of the government negotiating panel still have the full confidence of President Aquino. Coloma said presidential peace adviser Secretary Teresita Deles and chief government negotiator Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer were […]
3,000 families displaced by fighting in Central Mindanao
Some 3,000 families or 15,000 individuals have been displaced by the ongoing military campaign in Central Mindanao meant to go after lawless elements in the region, including the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). Malacanang said that the government is now ensuring the welfare of these displaced families. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., cited a report of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on the displaced families and on the actions being done by the […]
Kremlin threatens to cut gas supply of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday (February 25) thatRussia would halt gas supplies to Ukraine if it did not receive advance payment, raising the possibility of onward deliveries to Europe being disrupted for the fourth time in a decade. Europe received around 147 billion cubic metres of Russian gas last year – or around a third of its total needs – with roughly 40 percent shipped via Ukraine. Kiev and Moscow have argued over gas supplies and pricing for the past year, deepening a rift […]
Israeli PM accuses West of going back on non-nuclear Iran pledge
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu rebuffed on Wednesday (February 25) criticism in Washington of his plans to speak in Congress, accusing world powers of forsaking a pledge to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. “There are a lot of reasons to worry from the agreement that being formulated right now. The world powers have undertaken to prevent Iran from nuclear weapon,” he said. Speaking at the opening of a museum in a Jewish settlement near JerusalemNetanyahu said the deal coming together with […]
U.S. woman missionary kidnapped in central Nigeria
Police in Nigeria say they are making progress in their bid to secure the release of an American woman kidnapped in Kogi State earlier this week. Reverend Phyllis Sortor was working as a Christian missionary, and was abducted on Monday (February 23) from the Hope Academy compound in Emiworo. Sorter who lives within the school compound has been a teacher at the school since it was established in 2008. Teacher Chukwuma Nssuka said he ran out of his classroom after hearing a gunshot […]
U.S. charges three with conspiring to support Islamic State
Three men were charged on Wednesday (February 25) with conspiring to support Islamic State, including two who planned to travel toSyria to fight on behalf of the radical group, U.S. authorities said. One of the men, Akhror Saidakhmetov, 19, of Kazakhstan was arrested early on Wednesday at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, where authorities said he was attempting to board a flight to Turkey on his way to Syria. Another defendant, Abdurasul Hasanovich Juraboev, 24, of Uzbekistan, had previously purchased a ticket for a […]
