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Philippines to abolish agency hunting Marcos plunder
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's government plans to abolish the agency tasked with recovering the billions of dollars plundered by late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his allies, a cabinet member said Wednesday. The announcement was the latest development in the remarkable political rehabilitation
NewsAFP NewsPhilippines to abolish agency hunting Marcos plunder
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's government plans to abolish the agency tasked with recovering the billions of dollars plundered by late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his allies, a cabinet member said Wednesday. The announcement was the latest development in the remarkable political rehabilitation
NewsAFP NewsEU could halt Poland's voting rights
The European Union warned Poland on Wednesday it would "immediately" move to suspend its voting rights in the bloc if it pushes ahead with a mass sacking of supreme court judges. President Andrzej Duda's unexpected vetoing of two controversial reforms, including one targeting the supreme
NewsAFP NewsEU court upholds Hamas terror listing
The European Union's top court on Wednesday upheld the bloc's decision to put Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on its terrorism blacklist. The European Court of Justice overturned a 2014 ruling by the bloc's second highest court, saying it "should not have annulled Hamas' retention
NewsAFP NewsGerman opera festival confronts Wagner anti-Semitism head-on
An edgy new opera production by Australian Jewish director Barrie Kosky tackling Wagner's anti-Semitism head-on won rapturous applause at Germany's renowned Bayreuth opera festival and rave reviews Wednesday. An audience including German Chancellor Angela Merkel cheered the four-and-a-half-hour
NewsAFP News17 members of same Indian family found dead in floods: police
Seventeen members of the same Indian family were found dead Wednesday as floodwaters receded from a village in Gujarat, officials said, as the death toll from the state-wide disaster climbed above 110. "They seem to have drowned in the floodwaters. The bodies were found buried in muck," A
NewsAFP NewsStock markets buoyed before Fed update
World stock markets climbed Wednesday, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve's upcoming US interest rate decision and outlook. Approaching midday in London, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was up 0.6 percent compared with the close on Tuesday, as traders digested a slight improvement to British quarterly
NewsAFP NewsEU warns could halt Polish voting rights over court reforms
The EU will "immediately" take steps to halt Poland's voting rights in the bloc if it pushes through with controversial reforms of the country's top court, European Commission vice president Frans Timmermans said Wednesday. Timmermans said he welcomed the fact that Polish President
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Philippines to abolish agency hunting Marcos plunder
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's government plans to abolish the agency tasked with recovering the billions of dollars plundered by late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his allies, a cabinet member said Wednesday. The announcement was the latest development in the remarkable political rehabilitation
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PRESS DIGEST- Canada-July 26
July 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAIL ** Malaysian oil ...
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VEGOILS-Palm recovers early losses to hit two-month high on stronger soy
* Palm hits 2,637 rgt/T, highest since May 23 * Market sees technical buying on CBOT soyoil gains - trader (Updates with closing prices, quote) By Emily Chow KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Reuters) - Malaysian ...
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BRIEF-Priceworth International says log production for June 2017 is 9,732.30 m3.
July 26 (Reuters) - Priceworth International Bhd * Group's log production volumes for the month of June 2017 is 9,732.30 m3. Source text: ( http://bit.ly/2vHYxn3 ) Further company coverage:
NewsAFP NewsEgypt squatters lose homes as state seizes land
Hala Gamal looks at a pile of rubble on Cairo's Warraq island -- all that's left of her house after a police operation to evict residents accused of squatting on state land. In a cabinet report, it promised that "those who have contracts and official papers proving land ownership"
NewsAFP NewsHolidaymakers flee as fires rage in southern France
Over 10,000 people, including thousands of holidaymakers, were evacuated from campsites and homes in southern France as firefighters on Wednesday battled the latest in a string of huge blazes along the Mediterranean coast. The new fire broke out Tuesday night after France asked for Europe's help
NewsAFP News26 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on Kandahar base
At least 26 Afghan soldiers have been killed in a Taliban attack on a military base in southern Kandahar province, the defence ministry said Wednesday, the latest blow to the country's struggling security forces. The Afghan air force said it carried out strikes backing up soldiers on the ground
NewsAFP NewsHigh noon in Venezuela with strike then vote
Venezuela hurtled toward a high-stakes political confrontation with the opposition calling a general strike Wednesday in a bid to stop embattled President Nicolas Maduro from going ahead with a controversial plan to rewrite the country's constitution. The military, along with the courts, has proved
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BRIEF-Sunsuria's unit enters Joint Venture with Genlin Development
July 26 (Reuters) - Sunsuria Bhd * Unit entered a joint venture with genlin development to jointly acquire and develop land * Both parties agreed to use goodwill to enter sale and purchase agreement with ...
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BRIEF-Southern Acids M Bhd June crude palm oil production 5,855 MT
July 26 (Reuters) - Southern Acids M Bhd * June crude palm oil production 5,855 mt * June palm kernel production 1,382 mt * June fresh fruit bunch production 4,231 mt Source ( http://bit.ly/2tJorcP ) Further ...
NewsAFP NewsHeart rate study tests emotional impact of Shakespeare
In a world where on-screen violence has become commonplace, Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company is turning to science to discover whether the playwright can still make our hearts race more than 400 years on. The renowned theatre company has started measuring the pulse of audience members as they
NewsAFP NewsStandoff at Jerusalem holy site after metal detectors removed
A tense standoff was underway between Israel and Muslim worshippers at a Jerusalem holy site Wednesday despite the removal of metal detectors, with concerns of major unrest later this week if a resolution is not found. Muslims have refused to enter the site and have prayed in the streets outside for
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BRIEF-Mieco Chipboard announces proposed purchase of Great Platform
July 26 (Reuters) - Mieco Chipboard Bhd * Mieco Chipboard entered into agreement with SYF Resources for the proposed purchase of Great Platform SDN * Deal for 58.6 million RGT Source text for Eikon: Further ...
NewsAFP NewsPhilippines to consult ASEAN on joint China sea oil search
The Philippines tried Wednesday to reassure Southeast Asian neighbours about its proposal to partner with Beijing in oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, promising to consult them on any plans. President Rodrigo Duterte has softened his predecessor's policy opposing China's claims
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BRIEF-Heineken Malaysia posts qtrly net profit attributable 61.6 million rgt
July 26 (Reuters) - Heineken Malaysia Bhd * Qtrly net profit attributable 61.6 million rgt * Qtrly revenue 406.6 million rgt * Announces single tier interim dividend of 40 sen per stock unit Source text: ...
NewsAFP NewsSpanish PM takes stand as witness at graft trial
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took the stand on Wednesday as a witness in a major graft trial involving former members of his conservative Popular Party, a first in the country. "I never dealt with party financial matters," Rajoy told the courthouse on the outskirts of Madrid during
NewsAFP NewsThais free 1,066 turtles to celebrate King's birthday
Hundreds of Thai schoolchildren and naval officers sent 1,066 turtles scuttling into the sea on Wednesday in a ceremony aimed at bringing good fortune to the new King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who turns 65 on Friday. The sea turtles, seen as symbols of longevity, waddled into the waves off Sattahip naval
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