Новости за 06.06.2016

North Korea may have reactivated a plant for reprocessing plutonium for use in nuclear weapons, the UN atomic watchdog said Monday, citing satellite imagery and echoing recent comments from a US think-tank. “The indications that we have obtained… (are of) activities related to the five-megawatt reactor, expansion of enrichment facilities and activities related to (plutonium) reprocessing,” International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano said. Yongbyon nuclear reactor, North Korea. Photo courtesy of dw.com “However... Читать дальше...

By AFP/PNA/Kyodo Beijing – Maritime disputes should be settled in peaceful and “appropriate manner,” according to superpowers China and the United States. Chinese President Xi Jinping said yesterday that China and the US must deal with “sensitive” issues and differences in their opinions in an appropriate manner, apparently referring to the South China Sea dispute. On the other hand, US Secretary of State John Kerry called on all parties to follow international law and rules in addressing the issue... Читать дальше...

By Sébastien Blanc, AFP The family of late boxing legend Muhammad Ali and the city of Louisville on Monday prepared for his public funeral later this week, which organizers said “The Greatest” helped plan himself as a “last statement” to the world. Postcard photo of Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky courtesy of oldlouisville.com Former president Bill Clinton and comedian Billy Crystal are among those due to speak Friday at the public memorial in a sports arena in the Kentucky hometown of the three-time world heavyweight champion. Читать дальше...

Troye Sivan is wunderkind Australian born in South Africa who is fast gaining prominence across the globe both as actor and singer.

It looks like contrary to pronouncements made by incoming special assistant to the President  Lawrence Christopher Go, the public has seen and heard the last of the interviews with incoming President Rodrigo R. Duterte. In a video shared by TV5 reporter France Noguera taken at around 1 a.m. on June 6, 2016, Duterte was inside Hotel Elena in Davao City when Noguera asked the outgoing Davao City mayor about his decision not to hold any more media interviews. President-elect Rodrigo Duterte (AFP file... Читать дальше...

The world’s 1.6 billion Muslims started fasting yesterday, Monday, following a common Ramadan calendar adopted recently by an international body of Islamic experts to end the 60-year-old dispute on the precise start and end of the yearly month-long religious duty. Muslim Filipino clerics confirmed Sunday night the sighting in Malaysia of the new moon that signaled the start of the month-long Ramadan fasting on Monday for the followers of Islam. “The new moon was officially sighted in Malaysia and (we) hereby announced…that tomorrow... Читать дальше...

Those of you who follow this column would know that we have this not so little fascination with all things old. In the realm of photography, that translates into manual focus stuff, older cameras, film, etc.

Angel Locsin has intervened in the ongoing cyber-bashing of ex-boyfriend Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola, who are being romantically linked to each other following the circulation of photos of them together.

For professional banker John Francis Angeles, he considers photography as a stress reliever.

Sleeping has been called “beauty rest” because a lot of skin repair happens while we sleep. If one does not get an ample amount of rest, it easily shows through tired, dark, and puffy eyes the next morning.

The planned increase in government’s budget deficit ceiling under the administration of President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte would not affect the country’s investment grade credit ratings, the Bureau of Treasury said.

Muslims go through the process of preparing goat meat for the “iftar,” or the Muslim meal at sunset, breaking their traditional fasting at Ramadan in the Al Khairiah Mosque in Cebu City. Members of the Muslim community here also engage in increased prayers and charity, along with their fasting at this time of year. (Juan Carlo de Vela)

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) shared a video encouraging city dwellers to participate in the metro-wide earthquake preparedness drill scheduled on June 22. Lets all support the #MMShakeDrill.

Incoming Education Secretary Leonor Robles on Monday reiterated the need to increase the budget for education to ensure that those outside the formal learning system will not be left behind.

Muslim women choose from a wide array of hijabs, or traditional Muslim veils, at a store in Davao City Monday at the start of the month-long Ramadan. (Keith Bacongco)

This ambulant vendor of chicharon, or deep fried pork rind, sees to it that he gets to feed the pigeons that abound Davao City’s Rizal Park everyday. According to Dennis, the daily routine has endeared him to the birds, who take their perch on his arms and shoulders every time he arrives to give them their daily meals. (Rene Lumawag) This ambulant vendor of chicharon, or deep fried pork rind, sees to it that he gets to feed the pigeons that abound Davao City’s Rizal Park everyday. According to Dennis... Читать дальше...

After a fire that destroyed P4 million worth of property in Arlegui, Quiapo, a man checks what items he can salvage and likely use to build another structure for shelter. The fire, which razed a residential area, was declared under control at 7:58 p.m. Sunday. Fire investigators have not yet announced the cause of the fire. (Camille Ante)

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio ‘Sonny’ Coloma Jr. gives next PCOO head Martin Andanar a tour of Malacañang and its facilities for the media. Andanar was introduced to the Malacañang Press Corps. He was a TV newsman before he was appointed by President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte. (Richard V. Viñas)

Senior Chinese and US officials on Monday expressed willingness to address climate change together.

The Senate formally ended its sessions for the 16th Congress as Senate President Franklin Drilon boasted of the sterling accomplishments of the upper chamber over the past three years, expressing confidence that Congress has laid the groundwork for the incoming administration of Davao City Mayor and President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Millions of Muslims around the world will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan on Monday, a time marked by intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts.

President Xi Jinping said China and the US needed to trust each other more as both sides sought to minimise tensions over the South China Sea at the opening Monday of key annual talks in Beijing.

Sandiganbayan First Division has not allowed outgoing Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla to attend the last sessions of the Senate.

By Bea Bongat of MoneyMax.ph Weddings – it’s an event any woman thinks about at any point of her life. When you were back in high school, you probably thought of a fairytale wedding, complete with your dream destination and a designer princess-esque dress. When you got to college and entered a serious relationship, your friends were probably teasing you and your boyfriend and asking when your wedding was going to be. Then, you joined the real world, and working a 9-to-5 job made you realize that... Читать дальше...

Nobody in this world is immune to love’s pull. While most of us fall in and out of love without being hounded by media, celebs are not so fortunate, with their love lives scrutinized by the minute.