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LPA may become storm

The low pressure area continues to gather strength, according to the PAGASA, gaining higher possibility of developing into a storm, earning the designation “Kanor”.

Iraq violence killed at least 1,420 in August – U.N

(Reuters) – At least 1,420 people were killed in Iraq in August as sectarian violence raged in the country’s centre and north, the United Nations has said. A further 1,370 Iraqis were wounded and 600,000 people forced to flee as Islamic State militants, who have grabbed large areas of territory since June, pushed into land controlled by Kurdish troops and targeted religious minorities. “Thousands continue to be targeted and killed by ISIL (Islamic State) and […]

Government to replace MRT maintenance provider

After the Senate hearing, it was held that the Government should replace the maintenance provider of MRT, when the senate investigation revealed that the performance of MRT was affected after the current maintenance company started handling said work.