IS group has training camps in eastern Libya: US general
WASHINGTON: The Islamic State group, which overran large areas of Iraq and Syria, has set up training camps in eastern Libya and the American military is closely monitoring, a top US general said...
View ArticleIran hackers penetrate key world networks: researchers
WASHINGTON: Iranian hackers have managed to penetrate and steal information from governments and companies around the world since 2012, posing a grave security threat, researchers say in a new report....
View ArticleUS calls for ‘competitive’ Hong Kong polls
WASHINGTON: The United States Wednesday gave its strongest backing yet to protestors in Hong Kong calling for “competitive” 2017 elections, but came under fire for muting its support for fear of...
View ArticleJohn Legend and K-pop stars rock Mnet Asian Music Awards
HONG KONG: Thousands of screaming fans were treated to sexy dance acts and performances by stars including John Legend in Hong Kong on Thursday at one of the biggest events on the K-pop calendar. US...
View Article2014 on track to be hottest year ever – UN agency
UNITED NATIONS: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Wednesday announced that 2014 is on track to becoming the hottest year ever recorded due to a combination of record-breaking global sea...
View ArticleTacloban residents move to hotels for safety
TACLOBAN CITY: Hotels in this city are now fully-booked as residents left their homes for safety as super typhoon “Ruby” threatens to cross Eastern Visayas on Saturday evening. Hotel Consuelo and Hotel...
View ArticleTacloban residents move to hotels for safety
TACLOBAN CITY: Hotels in this city are now fully-booked as residents left their homes for safety as super typhoon “Ruby” threatens to cross Eastern Visayas on Saturday evening. Hotel Consuelo and Hotel...
View ArticleNov inflation eases to 3.7%
MAYVELIN U. CARABALLOHeadline inflation in November slowed further to 3.7 percent year-on-year from 4.3 percent in October, though still up from 3.3 percent a year earlier, official data showed on...
View ArticleTwo More Filipinos confirmed dead in Bering Sea mishap
Two more Filipino crewmen of a Korean fishing vessel that sank off Bering Sea in Russia have been confirmed dead on Friday by the Department of Foreign Affairs, bringing to three the death toll of...
View ArticleNov inflation eases to 3.7%
MAYVELIN U. CARABALLOHeadline inflation slowed further to 3.7 percent year-on-year in November from 4.3 percent in October, but gained pace from 3.3 percent a year earlier, official data showed on...
View ArticleU.S. House votes to bar Obama’s executive actions on immigration reform
WASHINGTON: The House of U.S. Congress on Thursday voted to bar the executive branch from deferring the deportation of undocumented workers in the country, taking its first direct action against...
View ArticleCatbalogan designates 14 safe evacuation centers
CATBALOGAN CITY: The city government has identified 14 safe evacuation centers for families in makeshift houses and coastal communities. Records from the city disaster risk reduction and management...
View ArticlePCG monitors movements of GenSan fishing vessels
GENERAL SANTOS CITY: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is closely monitoring the movements of fishing vessels from this city that were operating in the country’s eastern seaboard in the wake of the...
View ArticlePhivolcs warns of lahar flows in Albay, Sorsogon
LEGAZPI CITY: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned disaster officials and responders to be on guard as re-mobilization of volcanic debris from the slopes of...
View ArticlePhivolcs warns of lahar flows in Albay, Sorsogon
LEGAZPI CITY: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned disaster officials and responders to be on guard as re-mobilization of volcanic debris from the slopes of...
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‘Ruby’ to make landfall Sunday morning, signal no. 3 still raised in Samar...
Public storm warning signal (PSWS) no. 3 has been raised in three provinces in Visayas as Typhoon “Ruby” continues to threaten Samar provinces on Saturday while maintaining its course and strength,...
View ArticleRebels fire on Army patrol base in Quezon province, no one hurt
Showing lack of compassion even in times of calamities, New People’s Army (NPA) rebels fired on an Army patrol base in Tagkawayan town, Quezon province early Saturday morning. The incident took place...
View ArticleUN agencies prepare emergency response for typhoon in Philippines
UNITED NATIONS: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said Friday that Typhoon Hagupit, also known as Ruby, is expected to cross the center of the Philippines over the weekend, and UN agencies...
View ArticleASEAN Schools Games caps off; Brunei to host next year
After a week of sports event hosted by the Philippines at the City of Marikina, the ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) capped off Friday evening together with the announcement of next year’s host. Held inside...
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