French riot police at the Place de la Republique in central Paris fire tear gas at about 200 climate change protesters some of whom wear masks and fought with police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
French riot police at the Place de la Republique in central Paris fire tear gas at about 200 climate change protesters some of whom wear masks and fought with police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
French riot police at the Place de la Republique in central Paris fire tear gas at about 200 climate change protesters some of whom wear masks and fought with police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
French riot police at the Place de la Republique in central Paris fire tear gas at about 200 climate change protesters some of whom wear masks and fought with police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
French riot police at the Place de la Republique in central Paris fire tear gas at about 200 climate change protesters some of whom wear masks and fought with police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
A battle-hardened American political consultant is sent to help re-elect a controversial president in Bolivia, where she must compete with a long-term rival working for another candidate. Sandra Bullock plays a spin doctor under the direction of David Gordon Green. Official movie poster courtesy of imdb.com
The leadership of the Congress of the Philippines has declared that after the passage of the National Budget of 2016, their priority bills will be the following, among others: 1) The BBL (Bangsamoro Basic Law), 2) Salary Standardization Law which seeks to increase the basic salary of Civil Servants based on their grade classifications, 3) Modernization of Bureau of Customs Procedures so that it will be abreast of current customs practices in First World countries. There were other proposed bills... Читать дальше...
BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al Assad told a senior Iranian official on Sunday that his adversaries had increased weapon supplies and financial support to insurgents since the start of a major offensive aided by his allies to regain lost territory.
BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al Assad told a senior Iranian official on Sunday that his adversaries had increased weapon supplies and financial support to insurgents since the start of a major offensive aided by his allies to regain lost territory.
The country’s external debt service burden fell to $3.57 billion as of end-August, down 12.31 percent from the same period last year of $4.07 billion, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data show. As of end-August, principal debt service payments dropped by 18.54 percent to $1.83 billion from $2.24 billion same time in 2014. Interest payments also declined by 4.7 percent to $1.74 billion versus $1.83 billion last year. The Central Bank of the Philippines forecast the annual inflation rate could increase... Читать дальше...
Globe Telecom expects to sustain the growth of its prepaid business and gain at least three million new subscribers in the low-end market via its co-branding partnership with mobile phone manufacturer Cherry Mobile. Consolidated Globe prepaid customer base reached 47.8 million as of end-September 2015, up 17 percent from the previous year’s 40.7 million. Globe Prepaid customer base posted growth of 14 percent year-on-year, while the TM base grew by 20 percent on the back of offers that recognize... Читать дальше...
Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. is seeing a smooth sailing passage of the proposed P226-billion four-year Salary Standardization Law of 2015 (SSL 2015), alongside the 2016 proposed national budget on or before December 16. The House Chief said he has no qualms that both measures seeking to ease the financial plight of 1.53 million state workers and ensure the delivery of basic services will be passed before they adjourn for the Christmas break. “We already passed it on second reading. It is already funded by the 2016 budget. Читать дальше...
Miami – United States Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump ramped up his incendiary rhetoric on Saturday, claiming that Muslims around the world were “going wild’’ to cheer the September 11, 2001 attacks. Earlier this month, the real-estate tycoon invited scrutiny after saying that Arab and Muslim Americans had celebrated the terror strikes. He also voiced support for a database to track Muslims in the country. But at the weekend rally in Sarasota, Florida, Trump took it a step further. Читать дальше...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is bracing for promulgation of US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton whose case stemming from the death of a Filipino transgender is set to be decided on tomorrow. PNP chief Director General Ricardo Marquez said he is confident of ensuring the security not only of Pemberton but also the vicinity of the trial court in Olongapo City where the promulgation will be held. “We have secured 22 heads of state during the APEC, I don’t see any reason why we could not do it for just one person,” said Marquez... Читать дальше...
Various peace conveners and civil society organizations (CSOs) recently went to the offices of lawmakers at the House of Representatives to appeal for the immediate passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) before the Aquino administration ends. “Kami po ay andito ngayon sa Kongreso upang manawagan sa ating mga mambabatas na ipasa na ang BBL at ipagpatuloy ang laban para sa kapayapaan sa Mindanao (We are here in Congress to call on our legislators to pass the BBL and continue the fight for... Читать дальше...
The deed is done. The delegates have left and the dust has settled. To the great relief of the nation, we beat Murphy’s Law despite numerous potential disasters in this mammoth event. We succeeded to put our best foot forward while keeping our guests out of harms way. If anything, we proved that while we may be a nation of free spirits, we can also be detail-obsessed, should the need arise. Deserving kudos for their impeccable work are Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa and his team including Ambassador Marciano Paynor... Читать дальше...
A senior opposition lawmaker yesterday lashed back at Malacañang for accusing advocates of the tax reduction bill of using the issue to gain political mileage and pointed out that there is nothing political about espousing the call for tax reforms by many Filipinos. “Beyond an image booster for the coming elections, the Filipino people are in dire need of relief from taxes,” stated Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares, who led a picket at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) main office to protest the agency’s opposition to the tax reform measure. Читать дальше...
GHENT, Belgium - Andy Murray will claim the Davis Cup for Britain if he beats Belgium's David Goffin in the first reverse singles. The visitors lead 2-1 and need to win one of the remaining two rubbers to land their first title since 1936. (TENNIS-DAVIS/ (PIX), expect from 1400 GMT/9 AM ET, by Martyn Herman, 500 words)
If you plan to buy a home in South Carolina, you need to know — before you buy — about a tax credit that can put up to $2,000 back in your pocket every year you own a home.
PARIS, Nov 29 (Reuters) - French riot police fired tear gas at climate change protesters at the Place de la Republique in central Paris on Sunday, near where climate change activists had earlier formed a human chain.
Empty shoes were lined up in downtown Paris ahead of the start of international climate negotiations Sunday, filling in for global warming protesters who were not permitted to march because of security after this...
LONDON (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho dropped his main striker Diego Costa for Chelsea's Premier League visit to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday but the champions still proved toothless up front as they ground out an undistinguished goalless draw at White Hart Lane.
The latest on the mass movement of asylum-seekers and others seeking refuge in Europe. All times local:
The Turkish prime minister says Turkey has taken delivery of the body of a Russian pilot who was killed after Turkish F-16s shot down a Russian warplane.
With more than half of Africa's population expected to live in cities by the year 2050, a gathering in South Africa on Sunday is exploring new models for urban Africa.