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One of the two suspects (C wearing a hood), believed to be behind a spate of robberies in Japan, is escorted by authorities to a plane for deportation at the airport in Paranaque City, Metro Manila on February 8, 2023.

Philippines deports two more Japanese fugitives tagged in robbery ring

By Kristine Joy Patag

The Philippines has deported two more Japanese fugitives, including one who is believed to be the ringleader in a string of robberies operating in their country and being run from a Bureau of Immigration facility here.

A health worker inoculates a resident with a dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine inside a Catholic church turned into a vaccination centre in Manila on May 21, 2021.

Trial of new Covid treatment yields encouraging results: study

Survivors gather next to a bonfire outside collapsed buildings in Kahramanmaras on February 8, 2023, after their homes were destroyed in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck the border region of Turkey and Syria on February 6. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has conceded "shortcomings" after criticism of his government's response to the massive earthquake that killed over 11,700 people in Turkey and Syria. The sprawling scale of the disaster that flattened thousands of buildings, trapping an unknown number of people, has swamped relief operations already hampered by freezing weather.

Turkish leader admits 'shortcomings' as quake toll tops 15,000

WHO warns of worse secondary health crisis in quake zone

By Robin Millard

SC junks P840 million coco levy raps vs Enrile, others

By Robertzon Ramirez

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Thousands of Twitter users report problems using the platform as the Elon Musk-owned social network began letting paying users post tweets as long as 4,000 characters. "Twitter may not be working as expected for some of you," the company says in a tweet. "Sorry for the trouble. We're aware and working to get this fixed." — AFP

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President Joe Biden says that the United States is "not looking for conflict" with China despite tensions over the shooting down of what US officials say was a Chinese spy balloon. "We're going to compete fully with China, but... we're not looking for conflict -- and that's been the case so far," he says in an interview with the PBS network. Biden's comments apparently sought to defuse tensions over the dramatic incident in which a huge Chinese balloon traversed much of the United States before being shot down by a US Air Force jet just off the east coast on Saturday. — AFP

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Disney CEO Bob Iger announces that the company would lay off 7,000 workers, in the veteran executive's first major decision since returning to lead the company in November. "I do not make this decision lightly. I have enormous respect and appreciation for the talent and dedication of our employees worldwide," Iger says on a call to analysts after Disney posted its latest quarterly earnings. — AFP

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UK announces new round of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war.

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One in three children worldwide does not have access to clean drinking water while at school, impacting their health and ability to learn, the United Nations said Wednesday. "Globally, almost one in three schools has no drinking water from an improved source," the UN cultural agency UNESCO said in a new report. "One in three schools worldwide has no basic sanitation," meaning a toilet and sewage system, the agency found, while "almost half of schools do not have handwashing facilities with water and soap". Clean drinking water and handwashing facilities are key to protecting children against the likes of Covid-19, parasites, respiratory illnesses and diarrhea, said school health and nutrition expert Emilie Sidaner, who oversaw the report. Schools without clean drinking water cannot prepare meals for students, contributing to child malnutrition, she told AFP. -- AFP

16 hours ago

Sri Lanka's president says the island nation will remain bankrupt for at least three more years as he works to repair battered government finances following an unprecedented economic crisis. Ranil Wickremesinghe took office last year at the peak of national unrest sparked by months of food, fuel and medicine shortages. He has since pushed through tax hikes and negotiated with international creditors after a default on Sri Lanka's foreign debt to clear the way for a sorely needed IMF bailout. — AFP

17 hours ago

South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach the country's interior minister on Wednesday over a Halloween crowd crush in Seoul that killed more than 150 people, the first such effort to remove a cabinet minister. Interior Minister Lee Sang-min has come under pressure to resign following heavy criticism over his handling of the October 29, 2022 disaster, when scores of young costumed partygoers, mostly women in their 20s, were killed in the popular Itaewon nightlife area. Lee will be suspended from official duty following the impeachment motion -- which passed 179-109 along party lines in the opposition-controlled parliament -- until the country's Constitutional Court rules on the matter. — AFP

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Official data show the death toll from a massive quake that struck Turkey and Syria rose to more than 9,500 on Wednesday, with rescuers racing to reach trapped survivors for a third day. Officials and medics say 6,957 people had died in Turkey and 2,547 in Syria, bringing the total to 9,504. — AFP

19 hours ago

Suspended corrections chief Gerald Bantag files his counter-affidavit defense of the murder allegation against him over the killings of radio broadcaster Percy Lapid and inmate Jun Villamor. "I vehemently deny all allegations agianst me," he says in his counter-affidavit filed before the DOJ prosecution panel.

21 hours ago

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's new all-time leading scorer.

22 hours ago

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will fly to Japan today for a state visit. Marcos says his bilateral visit to Japan is essential and is part of a larger foreign policy agenda to forge closer political, security and economic ties with major countries in the region. The president will seek stronger cooperation with Japan on areas like agriculture, renewable energy, digital transformation infrastructure and defense and security. — The STAR/Alexis Romero

22 hours ago

French sociologist Daniel Defert, who was a leading figure in the country's fight against AIDS, died Tuesday at the age of 85, according to an organisation he founded. "It is with deep sadness that we learn this evening of the death of Daniel Defert," Aides, a French anti-AIDS organisation, tweeted on Tuesday. "He leaves behind him the indelible memory of a life of activism and the principles of action that the 2,200 activists are perpetuating on a daily basis," it said. — AFP

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By Jan Milo Severo | 21 hours ago

A video of actress Yen Santos working out has been trending on TikTok.

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'Masyado n'yo na 'kong inaapi': Willie Revillame blasts celebrities, online personalities over ALLTV

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By Jan Milo Severo | 17 hours ago

TV host Willie Revillame angrily blasted celebrities and social media personalities who were criticizing him.

'Unprofessional, nakakahiya': NAIA Enhypen incident under investigation — OTS

'Unprofessional, nakakahiya': NAIA Enhypen incident under investigation — OTS

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Carla Abellana regrets marrying Tom Rodriquez, would never get back with him again

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Airline ground staff (L) wearing protective gear work at the counter at the airport in Manila on August 4, 2020.

UN aviation body sees recovery to pre-pandemic air travel in 2023

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American artist Mason Rothschild created a series of digital versions of Hermes's Birkin handbag.

Artist loses Hermes lawsuit over NFT handbags

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People search for survivors through the rubble in Diyarbakir, on February 6, 2023, after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country's south-east. At least 284 people died in Turkey and more than 2,300 people were injured in one of Turkey's biggest quakes in at least a century, as search and rescue work continue in several major cities.

Tsunamis, abandoned children: Misinformation spreads after Turkey quake

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A migratory stork looks for food off a sand bank at Sungei Buluh Wetland Reserve in Singapore on May 14, 2022.

Global wetland loss lower than previous estimates — study

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A daily limit of 2,400 tweets per day was put in place at Twitter to reduce strain on its operations, according to US media.

Twitter service stumbles as paying users get more room

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think BAV is a good company that is well-positioned for future growth, but will the price be attractive? I want to see that prospectus! Until then, I can only speculate at the ticker symbol.

Bounty Agro Ventures exploring P27-B IPO in late 2023

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Ernest Obiena of the Philippines competes during the Mondo Classic pole vault competition in gala format at the IFU Arena in Uppsala, Sweden, on February 2, 2023.

Obiena rules Copernicus Cup for back-to-back golds

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In this file photo taken on March 5, 2009 US popstar Michael Jackson addresses a press conference at the O2 arena in London. The estate of Michael Jackson is closing in on a deal to sell half its interests in the megastar's music catalogue, in a deal worth up to $900 million, Variety reported on February 8, 2023.

Michael Jackson estate eyeing near-$1 billion sale of music rights — report

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US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2023.

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Under Iger's leadership, Disney acquired Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox. It also opened its first theme park in China -- the Shanghai Disney Resort -- and launched the Disney+ and ESPN+ streaming services.

Disney lays off 7,000 as streaming subscribers decline

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This handout photo from Chase Doak taken on Feb. 1, 2023 and released on February 2 shows a suspected Chinese spy balloon in the sky over Billings, Montana.

Biden says US 'not looking for conflict' with China

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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. leads the launch of the national tax campaign at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on February 7, 2023.

Walk the talk on tax payments, Marcos urged

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RR Pogoy of TNT gets past Converge big man Justin Arana in a strong drive to the basket.

Tropang Giga go back-to-back

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