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(Reuters) – Lee Westwood stormed into a share of the PGA Championship lead with five birdies in his last six holes on Thursday as four-times winner Tiger Woods ended the opening round a distant nine shots off the pace. Englishman Westwood, long regarded as one of the best players in the game who has yet to clinch a major title, fired a six-under-par 65 on a calm, muggy day at Valhalla Golf Club to finish […]
(Reuters) – Asian shares tumbled on Friday as investors sought out safe-haven assets on growing fears that conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East could sap global growth, extending losses after U.S. President Obama said he had authorized air strikes in Iraq. Obama said in an address that he authorized targeted strikes to protect the besieged Yazidi minority and U.S. personnel in Iraq, after the Iraqi government requested help. “We can act carefully and responsibly […]
The Coalition of Filipino Consumers challenged PNP Chief Purisima to release his statement of assets, liabilities and network.
In a negotiation in Cairo, Hamas militants are ready to continue their attacks against Israel, making it impossible to extend the ceasefire in Gaza which will end tonight. Hamas militants refuse long-term ceasefire as long as Israel maintains economic blockade in Gaza.
The “habagat” weather system continues in Luzon, bringing rains even after the departure of Typhoon “Jose”.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council confirmed that at least one died during the onslaught of Typhoon “Jose”, when the Pangasinan native jumped from a hanging bridge and was carried away by strong waters. More than 6,000 were affected by the said typhoon.
SOPRANO Stephanie Anne G. Aguilar, a prize winner at the 2012 Jovita Fuentes Vocal Competition will be presented in a solo recital by the MCO Foundation on August 20, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at the Ayala Museum, Makati City. Currently a student at the UST Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of tenor Lemuel de la Cruz, Stephanie made her debut as Micaela in Lyropera’s production of Bizet’s “Carmen” with the UST Symphony Orchestra under Maestro […]
Israel once again deployed forces and tanks in the Gaza border as the 72-hour truce nears its end.
The Philippine National Police will augment its forces in crime-prone areas to intensify its drive to battle criminality.
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile once again turned to the Supreme Court to stop the Sandiganbayan trial regarding his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.
Russia has announced a ban on the import of United States food products and a ban on importation of European fruits and vegetables, seemingly an answer to economic sanctions imposed on the country.
China has called on Philippine authorities to treat the convicted Chinese poachers humanely and with impartiality according to the law.
