Catholics attend the first of the nine-day Simbang Gabi (dawn Masses) at the St. Peter Church in Commonwealth, Quezon City on Dec. 16, 2020. Physical distancing was strictly observed, and face masks were worn to avoid Covid-19 infection. Philippine National Police Chief Debold Sinas said the conduct of the traditional Christmas novena in all Catholic Churches nationwide was ‘peaceful’. PHOTO BY RUY L. MARTINEZ
Signing of extradition order for Leifer, who is accused of 74 counts of rape and sexual abuse in Australia, brings a years long legal battle to a close
Neighbourhood shops that have turned to online ordering during the holiday shopping rush are now facing complications when it comes to delivery, retail industry groups warned on Tuesday.
Читать дальше...There are some positives in our country that we should embrace so we can limit the potential for racial tension and clashes, and to prevent the political centre from giving way to its harder extremes, writes Chris Jones.
The United States accuses companies of supporting the sale of Iranian petrochemicals as Washington increases pressure on Tehran in the closing days of President Donald Trump's term
EMILY Atack was spotted going out for dinner with a mystery man in London yesterday, hours before the Tier 3 rule change. The 30-year-old kept socially distanced from the handsome stranger, looking coy as they left Restaurant Story. Celebrity Juice host Emily donned a black and white patterned skirt and plunging white top for the […]
The new road will provide new opportunities for economic development of the region’s western districts, Yamal’s governor said
The World Health Organization's COVAX programme is the main global scheme to vaccinate people in poor and middle income countries around the world against the coronavirus. It aims to deliver at least 2 billion vaccine doses by the end of 2021 to cover 20% of the most vulnerable people in 91 poor and middle-income countries, mostly in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Dating reality show Splitsvilla is all set to return with a new season, X3. The online auditions for the 13th season of the dating-reality show, Splitsvilla X3 have already begun. Sunny Leone and Rannvijay Singh return to host the show once again.
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with members of the Citizens' Climate Convention on Monday (14 December). Although his announcement of a potential referendum on climate and environment made a lot of noise, the heated debate showcased continuing tensions between citizens and the executive. EURACTIV France reports.
Alabama Medal of Honor recipient Bennie G. Adkins, who died from COVID-19 earlier this year, was remembered at his funeral Wednesday both for his battlefield heroics and the work he did to help others after Vietnam.
A COSMIC spectacle known as the Christmas Star of 2020 will light up on Monday night. Find out how you can see the Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter.
MOTORISTS on both sides of the Channel should brace for car price hikes in the event of a no deal Brexit, BMW bosses have warned.
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated LIU vs. Sacred Heart on Wednesday 10,000 times
The findings of phase 1 clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine have appeared on medRxiv, a preprint server.
The former director of the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity agency told senators Wednesday the U.S. election was the most secure in the nation's history, pushing back against accusations of election irregularities.
Читать дальше...Eagles kicker Jake Elliott has struggled from short distances recently, missing an extra point in Week 12 and Week 13 before clanking a 22-yard field goal off the left upright in last Sunday’s win over New Orleans. Elliott didn’t mince words when discussing his performance with reporters on Wednesday. “First and foremost, I want to [more]
The devolved governments and Westminster have agreed to relax rules but have strengthened advice.
For the people in most of Africa, with the exception of being obliged to wear a mask, not much has changed. In West Africa, where many lead a hand-to-mouth existence, the extra expenditure required to buy a mask every day has strained even the most resourceful of persons.
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Nomura Singapore bought 4,96,357 shares of CSB Bank from Akena at Rs 214.50 per share.
Revised estimate for North-East power projects also gets the nod