Новости за 18.03.2016

The main fugitive from the Islamic extremist attacks in Paris in November, Salah Abdeslam, has been arrested in Belgium's capital after four months at large, French police officials said.

While Lent kicks off on Ash Wednesday, the Holy Week activities start on Palm Sunday, signaling Christ's triumphal entry unto Bethlehem; and devout Filipinos are already looking forward to the traditional Visita Iglesia.

Mag cover photo courtesy of Nylon Rap superstar Nicki Minaj follows the increasing line of singers gracing the covers of magazines. She graces the cover of Nylon Mag. MTV Style, on its Twitter account, shared this bit of news. Yesss, @nickiminaj is on the cover of @NylonMag & somehow makes a bowl cut work: https://t.co/6KKI7DX0Ik pic.twitter.com/dl0WjCmFxF — MTV Style (@MTVstyle) March 16, 2016

The plot in the $81-million laundering of Bangladesh Bank funds thickens. “Palalim nang palalim ito (It is getting deeper) and both sides are firing missiles at each other,” Senator Teofisto “TG” Guingona III, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, told reporters Thursday night after a seven-hour public hearing to look into why it took just a few days for RCBC officials to dispose off a hacked $81-million (P3.7 billion) fund of the Bangladesh Bank that it received early last month. During... Читать дальше...

Sugar Rush Station Mommy and daughter bonding and a whole lot of exciting activities At the event with fashion designer Avel Bacudio From left: One Mega Group publisher Maite Uy, Celebrity Mom editor-in-chief Maricel Pangilinan, H&M Philippines Marketing head Gino Cruz, the author, and H&M Regional Sales manager Henrik Nordvall. All were present to introduce the H&M Kids Spring Collection. Design your own cupcake! It’s vacation time! My four-year-old daughter R could not contain her excitement... Читать дальше...

Games Today (Philsports Arena, Pasig City) 8 a.m. – Adamson vs La Salle (men’s) 10 a.m. – UST vs Ateneo (men’s) 2 p.m. – NU vs FEU (women’s) 3:30 p.m. – UST vs Ateneo (women’s) Preparing for another big showdown with archrival and co-leader La Salle at the end of the second round elims, Ateneo goes for a repeat win over University of Santo Tomas today in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The defending two-time champion Lady Eagles have three more games... Читать дальше...

Following her successful stint on ABS-CBN’s “On The Wings Of Love (OTWOL),” ever-versatile actress Cherry Pie Picache will soon be seen in “Whistleblower.”

Game Today (Panabo Gym, Panabo City) 5 p.m. – Ginebra vs Phoenix Games Tomorrow (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:15 p.m. – Alaska vs Mahindra 7 p.m. – Tropang TNT vs Rain or Shine Despite its inferior ranking in the standings, Phoenix Fuel is a team not to be messed with. This is according to Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone, whose team meets the former Barako Bull squad today in the Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup in Panabo City, Davao del Norte. “They beat us in the Philippine Cup so we have a healthy respect for them,” said Cone... Читать дальше...

The United States has seen Chinese activity around Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), which was seized by China from the Philippines nearly four years ago that could be a precursor to more land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea, the US Navy chief said on Thursday. The head of US naval operations, Admiral John Richardson, expressed concern that an international court ruling expected in coming weeks on a case brought by the Philippines against China over its South... Читать дальше...

The long and short of it: Dalton Trumbo (played by Bryan Cranston) was a prolific movie scriptwriter at the top of his game in the 1940’s. He was living the American Dream with his wife (Diane Lane) and three children – until he was called out for being a communist.

Sun City, Arizona, United States – Fearful of a Donald Trump nomination to lead the Republican party, conservative leaders huddled privately in Washington on Thursday in search of a plan to stop the billionaire businessman. His Republican rivals braced for another Trump victory next week, this time in delegate-rich Arizona. The Republicans have an eager alternative in Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, but some party leaders are exploring “other avenues” instead of rallying behind the fiery conservative, an ominous... Читать дальше...

The Philippines and the United States are set to announce important progress on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) when leaders from both countries meet in Washington, D.C. on Friday, March 18, for the 6th U.S.-PH Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD).

Fearful of a Donald Trump nomination to lead the Republican party, conservative leaders huddled privately in Washington on Thursday in search of a plan to stop the billionaire businessman. His Republican rivals braced for another Trump victory next week, this time in delegate-rich Arizona.

“Find any excuse to come back.” This was part of the invitation coming from a viral video made to encourage tourists to visit the Philippines once again this 2016.

With their beloved baguette already available 24 hours a day, it seems only logical that Parisians can now get the Bayonne ham and Basque pate that goes so well with the bread from the first meat vending machine installed in the French capital.

The sun rises in the Queen City of the South, Cebu, yesterday, beginning another day of searing temperatures this summer season. (Juan Carlo de Vela)

Members of the Regional Public Safety Battalion undergo a rigid eight-day Mountain Search and Rescue (MoSAR) training that includes rappelling techniques like this bit of action last Thursday at the Badiwan Viaduct on Marcos Highway, Tuba, Benguet. (JJ Landingin)

By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he will not seek a recount of results in Missouri’s Democratic primary, conceding defeat to Hillary Clinton. Sanders says in an interview with The Associated Press that it’s unlikely the results will affect the awarding of delegates in the state and he would “prefer to save the taxpayers of Missouri some money.” In this March 9, 2016, photo, Democratic presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.... Читать дальше...

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte vowed to withdraw his candidacy for president, if the Commission on Audit (COA) will move to file any criminal complaint against him, even if the case will involve a “single peso” of stolen funds.

By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is openly stepping up efforts to find and deport immigrants who were part of the 2014 surge of illegal crossings by unaccompanied children and families. The politically fraught endeavor is a follow-through on a nearly 2-year-old warning that those immigrants who don’t win permission to stay in the United States would be sent packing. It comes at a time when Republican presidential candidates are pushing for tougher immigration action. Читать дальше...

The team behind Daredevil did a lot of teasers and promotions throughout the break, giving the fans a glimpse of what would go down during the second season. It did not take long before they gave the fans what they wanted to see. One might say it is a fan service but regardless, it made the show more exciting and action-packed.

NEW YORK (AP) — A blue diamond ring that child star-turned-diplomat Shirley Temple wore for decades is going up for auction.

Admit it, as a child you did enjoy the feeling when a toy car hits another car or any toy at all. But what would happen if they just won’t crash even if you give it all your strength? What if it stopped every time there is another car in front? Watch the video and see how kids react to this ‘anti-crashing’ trick.

LONDON - The son of former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren is to burn his 5 million pound ($7 million) collection of punk memorabilia after saying the subversive music genre had been appropriated by the mainstream.

LONDON (AFP) - Renowned British magician and television entertainer Paul Daniels, credited with popularising the art of illusion, died on Thursday aged 77 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, his family announced.