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NewsAFP NewsIS destroys iconic Mosul minaret as Iraqi forces advance
Mosul's trademark leaning minaret was missing from its skyline for the first time in centuries Thursday after desperate jihadists blew it up as Iraqi forces advanced on an ancient mosque compound in the embattled northern city. Explosions on Wednesday evening levelled both the Nuri mosque where
NewsAFP NewsMain forest fires in Portugal under control
The main forest fires that have raged in Portugal since the weekend, killing more than 60 people, were brought under control on Thursday, the civil protection agency said, but grief and anger smouldered across the country. The giant blaze broke out initially at Pedrogao Grande and spread to adjacent
NewsAFP NewsTurkey lifts foreign travel ban on charged novelist
A Turkish court on Thursday lifted a foreign travel ban imposed on one of the country's leading contemporary novelists after she was put on trial on charges of supporting "terror" groups. The move by the Istanbul court will allow Asli Erdogan to travel abroad and receive prizes she had
NewsAFP NewsSafety fears for thousands of tower block residents after London inferno
Tower blocks housing thousands of people across England are being urgently tested to check if their cladding poses a serious fire risk following the Grenfell Tower disaster, as the government on Thursday blamed decades of neglect. Prime Minister Theresa May said the government had arranged to test cladding
NewsAFP NewsMourners gather for US student jailed by N. Korea
A long line of mourners waited to enter funeral services early Thursday for Otto Warmbier, the US student imprisoned in North Korea who returned home last week in a coma that proved fatal. Sentenced to hard labor for stealing a political poster from a North Korean hotel, the 22-year-old Warmbier was
NewsAFP NewsTaliban car bombing at Afghan bank kills 34, wounds dozens
At least 34 people were killed Thursday when a Taliban car bomb struck a bank in Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah city as people were queueing to withdraw salaries, the latest bloody attack during the holy month of Ramadan. Dozens of wounded people were rushed to hospital on makeshift stretchers after
NewsAFP NewsWeekly romp could help ageing minds: study
The benefits of doing crossword puzzles or learning languages have long been touted to stave off mental decline. The British study published in the Journals of Gerontology this week tested 28 men and 45 women aged between 50 and 83 for a range of cognitive abilities and asked if they had sex weekly,
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Bulacan firecracker manufacturers, dealers seek dialogue with administration
MANILA— The Philippine Pyrotechnic Manufacturers and Dealers Association Incorporated (PPMDAI) opposes President Rodrigo Duterte’s executive order (EO) that regulates and controls the use of firecrackers. PPMDAI vice president Leah Alapide said the EO will result in fewer buyers of their products, which
NewsAFP NewsEU's Tusk says Brexit can be reversed
EU president Donald Tusk on Thursday said Brexit could be reversed as leaders gathered for a Brussels summit amid growing confidence in a future without Britain. Embattled Prime Minister Theresa May will make EU leaders an offer on the rights of expats after Britain's withdrawal as she tries to
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Main forest fires in Portugal under control
The main forest fires raging in Portugal since the weekend, which have killed more than 60 people, were brought under control on Thursday, the civil protection agency said. The giant blaze broke out initially at Pedrogao Grande and spread to adjacent areas including Gois, Pampilhosa da Serra and Arganil
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Combustible cladding found in UK tower blocks: PM
Combustible cladding has been found in "a number" of publicly-owned tower blocks in Britain following emergency checks after a devastating fire in London, British Prime Minister Theresa May said Thursday. "A number of these tests have come back as combustible," May said in a statement
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AFP holds control of Pigcawayan, North Cotabato
Pigcawayan, North Cotabato is now under military’s control after it was attacked by members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) Wednesday. The military continues to conduct clearing operations and civilians are still barred from entering the area due to improvised explosive devices planted
NewsAFP NewsTaiwan's Foxconn says Toshiba deal 'not over'
The head of Taiwan's tech giant Foxconn said Thursday its pursuit of Toshiba "is not yet over", a day after the Japanese firm announced it preferred another group of bidders to acquire its prized chip business. Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai, is controlled by billionaire Terry Gou and
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Carmudi, CAGI Renew Ties for Upcoming Car, Truck, Motorcycle of the Year awards
Online car platform Carmudi Philippines has renewed its partnerships with the Car Awards Group Inc. (CAGI) for the 2017  Car of the Year Philippines (COTY-P) and Truck of the Year Philippines (TOTY-P) awards. ... The post Carmudi, CAGI Renew Ties for Upcoming Car, Truck, Motorcycle of the Year awards
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BIR files tax cases worth P275-M against four companies
MANILA — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Thursday filed before the Department of Justice tax evasion complaints worth over P275-million against four companies. Among those charged were GMC Construction and Development Corporation of Cabuyao, Laguna; Marina Seafoods of Taguig; Armel Plastic Company
NewsAFP News'Multiple casualties as car bomb hits bank in south Afghanistan'
A powerful car bomb Thursday struck a bank in Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah city when civilian and military government employees were queueing to withdraw their salaries, causing multiple casualties, officials said. At least 50 wounded people were rushed to hospital, government spokesman Omar Zwak told
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Duterte, Widodo discuss intensified cooperation vs terrorism
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has confirmed the telephone conversation between President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. President Widodo initiated the call himself at around 7:30 pm, Wednesday. The two discussed measures to enhance cooperation against terrorism and extremism
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FIA to Organize the First-Ever Intercontinental Drifting Cup
The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, the governing body of motorsports worldwide, has announced that it is staging the first-ever FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup which will be held from September 30 to ... The post FIA to Organize the First-Ever Intercontinental Drifting Cup appeared first
NewsAFP NewsPhilippine star Charice announces new transgender name
US television star and music sensation Charice Pempengco of the Philippines has announced a new transgender identity, revealing his new name on Twitter: Jake Zyrus. Thank you to all the beautiful write ups about me." The artist born as Charmaine Clarice Pempengco inspired millions of Filipinos
NewsAFP NewsTroubled airbag maker Takata plummets on bankruptcy fears
Takata suffered another crushing collapse on Thursday, plummeting more than 50 percent on fears the airbag maker at the centre of the auto industry's biggest-ever safety recall is headed for bankruptcy. It is now worth less than a quarter of its value from just a week ago when a report by Japan&
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Lindsay Lohan launches new platform for fans
Lindsay Lohan previously let fans into her life in 2014 docuseries Lindsay.
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Paul McCartney recalls nervousness over Kanye West collaboration
McCartney describes working with Kanye West as an "intriguing process".
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Diddy does his best to keep his children's spirits 'stay intact'
Diddy also gave the thumbs up to ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez's new man.
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Nick Jonas: 'Streaming services allow me to experiment with my sound'
Nick Jonas' next album will be more upbeat, unlike his last record about his breakup with Olivia Culpo.
NewsAFP NewsFuneral to be held for US student imprisoned by N. Korea
Otto Warmbier, the US college student imprisoned for more than a year by North Korea and sent back home in a coma that proved fatal, will be buried Thursday in his home state of Ohio. Sentenced to hard labor for stealing a political poster from a North Korean hotel, the 22-year-old Warmbier was medically
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