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Malaysia military may have traced missing jet
(Reuters) – Malaysia’s military has traced what could have been the jetliner missing for almost five days to an area south of the Thai holiday island of Phuket, hundreds of miles to the west of its last known position, the country’s air force chief said on Wednesday. His statement followed a series of conflicting accounts of the flight path of the Boeing 777-200ER with 239 people on board, which left authorities uncertain even which ocean […]
NBI prepares 50 charges of syndicated estafa against Delfin Lee
The National Bureau of Investigation is preparing the 50 charges of syndicated estafa against property developer Delfin Lee. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda stated that Lee’s backers should also be charged to give justice to the victims.
Northeast Monsoon still affects Philippines
According to PAGASA, the country will continue to experience the effects of the northeast monsoon.
Using viruses to fight cancer
It sounds like a promising way to fight cancer: viruses that kill tumor cells. But can the crazy idea really work? DW met some German scientists who think so. Viruses can infect and proliferate inside cancer cells in a process known by scientists as oncolysis: “By means of this proliferation, the cancer cells are effectively killed,” explains Ulrich Lauer of the Tübingen University medical clinic. This process was first observed well over 100 years ago: […]
Scientists develop microscopy system for diagnosing malaria faster
Diagnosing malaria with a microscope isn’t easy. Not only does it take time, but a lot of practice is needed. A team of German researchers has now made a machine that could help. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits has been developing a prototype of an automated microscopy system to diagnose malaria. A white box containing a microscope is linked to a computer, and all a medical assistant has to do is introduce a cartridge […]
New York City buildings explosion kills 2, at least 22 more missing
(Reuters) – Two New York buildings collapsed on Wednesday in an explosion believed to be caused by a gas leak, killing two people, injuring at least 22, and setting off a search for more feared trapped in the debris, officials said. A blast that scattered debris onto nearby rooftops brought down neighboring five-story buildings with a total of 15 apartments at about 9:30 a.m. (1330 GMT) on the largely residential block at East 116th Street […]
World Wide Web on its 25th Anniversary
Happy 25th Birthday World Wide Web! Today, people from across the globe are joining Tim Berners Lee in – the man who changed the way how world communicate, wishing the World Wide Web a happy 25th birthday. World Wide Web made our life a lot more easier in so many ways, admit it, am sure you do. Since the beginning of W3, information was never been a hassle to us searchers. Whenever we are looking […]
SC Halts CA Ruling Lifting Delfin Lee Arrest Warrant
Supreme Court Third Division issued a temporary restraining order against the Court of Appeals ruling lifting the arrest warrant on detained property developer Delfin Lee. Here’s Eagle News Reporter Juliet Caranguian with the details.
Delfin Lee’s supporters appeared at Court of Appeals
Supporters of businessman Delfin Lee appeared at the Court of Appeals as the said court conducts the writ of habeas corpus hearing. Here’s Eagle News Reporter Sophia Okut with the details.
Evidence against anomaly in Department of Agriculture, to be submitted today
‘More heinous than the pork barrel scam” is how Atty. Levito Baligod, Legal Counsel of the Department of Agriculture, described the anomaly in the use of budget in the said department. The whistleblower will submit documents and evidence to Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima today.
Infographics: How To Ace Your Final Exams
Ace Your Final Exams With Flying Colors By: Natalie Kate Ann Juntado Finals are knocking and you saw it coming already. Don’t sweat, just be cool. Final exams should be taken seriously, but not in a painful process. Always look on the brighter side and remember finals need an extra preparation. Start planning ahead and maximize your time reviewing your old notes and attempt to manage your time to study from the most important/hard subject […]
