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 […]
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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 […]
Australian PM Abbott says Indonesia “carefully considering” its position on execution of Australians
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to Indonesia‘s President Joko Widido on Wednesday (February 25) night and asked to show mercy for the two Australians on death row at Bali’s Kerobokan Prison. “Well it was a positive sign that the conversation took place. The fact that the president of Indonesia and the prime minister of Australia can talk candidly about these issues is a sign of the strength of the relationship and it’s a sign of the depth of the friendship between Australia andIndonesia. I don’t think […]
French President Francois Hollande arrives in Manila for two-day state visit
French President Francois Hollande arrived at a military airbase in Manila on Thursday (February 26) for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and gathering support in addressing climate change. Over one hundred delegates accompanied Hollande on the state visit, including businessmen, heads of organisations, environmental advocates and celebrities like Jeremy Irons, Marion Cotillard and Melanie Laurentwho are known for their stand on climate change. Upon arrival, Hollande laid a wreath of flowers in front of the monument of Jose Rizal, […]
Afghanistan avalanches kill more than 100 people, humanitarian crisis feared
More than 180 people have been killed in north Afghanistan in some of the worst avalanches there for 30 years, officials said on Thursday, with heavy snow set to last for two more days after an unusually dry winter led to fears of drought. Officials warned of an imminent humanitarian emergency in areas most severely hit by the bad weather, with snow sweeping through villages and blocking off roads. “We haven’t seen this much snow, […]
Silent protest isinagawa sa LNHS Benguet
Isinagawa ang isang silent protest sa Lepanto National High School (LNHS) sa Benguet upang gunitain ang ginawang kabayanihan ng Fallen 44. Kaugnay ng pagdiriwang na ito ay ang pagbibigay pugay sa 3 alumni heroes ng paaralan na kasama sa nasawi sa engkwentro sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao.
Eggs with the aroma of citrus fruits
In Japan, there are eggs called “yuzu tama” which have the taste and aroma of citrus fruits. They were named after yuzu, one of Japan’s most loved citrus fruits. These eggs don’t have chemicals or other additives. The hens that lay them are just fed with the rind of the citrus fruit yuzu, some kale, corn and sesame seeds. These are produced in Kochi Prefecture located in the southwest corner of Shikoku Island.
Point Guard Derrick Rose of Chicago Bulls will undergo another surgery
Former MVP of NBA player Derrick Rose has experienced torn meniscus in his right knee and will undergo another surgery.
Joint resolution on Aquino’s e-Power passes 2nd reading in Congress
House joint resolution 21 yesterday passed second reading in Congress. The resolution allows President Aquino to have a five-month emergency power to make sure that there will be ample demand of electricity during the summer months.
BFAR clears shellfish ban in Bataan
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) declared yesterday that the shellfish ban in the province of Bataan has lifted after laboratory tests showed that all kinds of shellfish were negative in red tide poison. Collecting and eating of the shellfish in the said province are no longer prohibited.
French President in country to push for fight vs climate change
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — French President Francois Hollande arrived in the country around 11:20 a.m. Thursday for a two-day state visit where he is expected to pursue initiatives to combat climate change. The trip to the Philippines was the first by a French head of state. President Hollande arrived with other advocates in the fight against climate, including actresses Marion Cotillard and Melanie Laurent. His presidential plane, an Airbus 330, landed at Villamor Air […]
Pastor’s widow indicted for murder
The Department of Justice has announced that it had found probable cause to indict for murder Dalia Pastor, the widow of international racing driver Enzo Pastor who was killed on June 12 last year. Aside from Dalia, businessman Domingo “Sandy” de Guzman III was also indicted for Pastor’s murder. Police have tagged Dalia and De Guzman as suspects for the death of Enzo Pastor in August 2014, or two months after his murder. This was […]
