Новости за 11.06.2016

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach glams up for the Philippine Independence Day Gala (PIDG). She will be wearing another Albert Andrada creation, the Filipino designer who made her winning Miss Universe evening gown. The Miss Universe Organization, in its Instagram account, shared this bit of news on social media. Screenshot of Miss Universe Organization’s instagram post

By Mohamed Hasni, AFP Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has pledged allegiance to new Afghan Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, a low-profile religious figure whose predecessor was killed in a US drone strike. Ayman al-Zawahari. Photo courtesy of tribune.com.pk The pledge comes as Al-Qaeda is facing rivalry from the Islamic State group, which has also made in roads into Afghanistan where the Taliban have been waging a guerrilla war since they were ousted from power in 2001. Zawahari’s remarks... Читать дальше...

The United Nations (UN) may sanction the Philippines if it re-imposes the death penalty, Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas said. The incumbent Justice secretary issued the warning in the wake of incoming President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s pronouncements that he will push for the revival of the death penalty as part of his campaign promise to end illegal drugs, criminality, and corruption within six month of his term. Caparas advised Duterte to conduct a thorough study of the matter. “We do have international obligations, we do have commitments. Читать дальше...

Responsibility. As I am free to act, I am responsible for my actions. As I am free to speak, I am responsible for my words. As I am free to think, I am responsible for my thoughts.

It’s been 50 glorious years. Ever since its inaugural flight from Manila in 1966, just a year after a tearful Lee Kuan Yew announced on a

I am writing this on the U-Bahn to the Mitte, the center of Berlin, just two stops past Alexanderplatz, where I am to meet my friend and

I stammered nervously in my broken French, fending off questions of who I am and my good intentions, in front of a judge who looked

One of the most important organs of our body is our tongue. Not only is it important when we translate words into sound; it is also

Ryza Cenon has unveiled a new side to her artistry, this time, as painter.

There’s everything to see in Bohol: the conical karsts known the world over as the Chocolate Hills, the adorable but extremely delicate tarsiers, centuries-old churches that stood the test of time and a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in 2013, dolphins and sea turtles and fishes in all colors of the rainbow.

Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. said yesterday cheating in the May 9, 2016 national and local elections was ‘’massive and unprecedented’’ because it has become institutionalized. Photo courtesy of BongBong Marcos’ FB account In a press forum at Annabel’s Restaurant on Tomas Morato in Quezon City, his first after the May 9 elections, Marcos stated that while he expected there would be irregularities in the polls, he did not expect it to be as ‘’uncouth and flagrant’’ as what was carried out in the recent elections. Читать дальше...

ROME — An Italian newspaper has published Hitler’s political manifesto “Mein Kampf,” angering Italy’s premier and the tiny Jewish community. The conservative Milan daily Il Giornale gave the book free to whoever purchased the newspaper and first installment of William Shirer’s “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.” Il Giornale newspaper is seen on sale in a newsstand with Hitler’s “Mein Kampf”, in Rome Saturday, June 11, 2016. The conservative Milan daily Il Giornalehas published Hitler’s political... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — The solar-powered airplane on a globe-circling voyage that began more than a year ago in the United Arab Emirates reached a milestone Saturday, completing a trip across the United States with a Statue of Liberty fly-by before landing in New York. Picture shows Solar Impulse 2, the solar airplane, piloted by Swiss adventurer Andre Borschberg, flies over the Statue of Liberty in in New York on 11-June-2016 shortly before landing at John F. Kennedy airport. Leg 14 was the shortest so far on the planes trip around the globe. Читать дальше...

Thousands marched through central Seoul Saturday during the city’s annual Gay Pride parade, less than a month after a landmark court decision ruled against a homosexual couple’s same-sex marriage. Photo courtesy of KoreaHerald Some 2,000 police were deployed along the parade route as hundreds of Christians turned out to protest the event, chanting slogans and holding up one sign in English that read: “Homosexual is sin. Return to Jesus”. Despite the protest and minor jeering, the march proceeded largely without incident. Читать дальше...

Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. leaves a press conference at a restaurant in Quezon City Saturday. Marcos, who had paid a surprise visit on President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte in Davao City a few hours earlier, said t=hat he will file an electoral protest against Vice President-elect Leni Robredo on June 28. (Mark Balmores)

Darth Vader leads a battalion of Stormtroopers in this display of action figures at the Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention or ToyCon 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. (Jansen Romero)

Accidents are waiting to happen along the Congressman Artemio Mate Avenue in Tacloban City, Leyte as removed rocks and soil debris from the on-going quarrying could roll down the road anytime. Seen in photo is a passenger van passing by the danger zone. (Nestor L.Abrematea)

Now You See Me 2, sequel to the ‘magic trick’ movie is currently screening in theaters; currently enjoying widespread patronage. Cast member Mark Ruffalo mimics co-star Morgan Freeman’s voice for Dubsmash. The actor shared this on his Twitter account.   The magic continues on Dubsmash! WATCH @MarkRuffalo take on Morgan Freeman’s voice. #NowYouSeeMe2 pic.twitter.com/70dXmuEv93 — Now You See Me 2 (@NYSMmovie) June 9, 2016

Members of the Philippine Navy carefully hoist the large Philippine Flag at the Rizal Park yesterday as they rehearse for the nationwide flag ceremony for the 118th Independence Day celebration today, Sunday. (Jansen Romero)

MIAMI, June 11, 2016 – Singer Christina Grimmie, who starred in NBC’s ”The Voice,” died Friday after being shot at a concert in Orlando, Florida by an unidentified gunman, who then killed himself, police said.   ”With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie, has died from her injuries,” the Orlando Police Department said on its Twitter account. The 22-year-old Grimmie had performed with the group Before You Exit at Orlando’s Plaza Live Theater and stayed after to sign autographs and sell merchandise. Читать дальше...

A Catholic priest has supported the call against the plan to close a popular public hospital in Manila, which has been dubbed as "baby factory”.

A couple was shot dead by four unidentified gunmen in front of their three children in Talavera, Nueva Ecija Friday afternoon. PO3 Marvin V. Verde said the shooting incident happened on June 10 at about 3:30 in the afternoon along the municipal road, Purok 4, Barangay Marcos District, Talavera, Nueva Ecija. Courtesy of Google Maps The slain victims were identified as Pedro Baguio Santos, 45, tricycle driver, and his wife Sheryl Paraiso-Santos, 31, self-employed, both residents of the said place. Based on initial reports... Читать дальше...

The vice presidential bet made the announcement in Manila a day after his meet up with the incoming president.

Youth group Anakbayan over the weekend expressed optimism over the preliminary talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) slated to begin on Tuesday in Oslo.

BEIRUT — Syrian state TV says two explosions have gone off near the Syrian capital, resulting in multiple casualties.