Новости за 19.08.2016

Trixie Marie Marana won the Miss Asia 2016 title at glittering rites in Kerala, India; besting 18 other hopefuls from across Asia. Her court is comprised of Yauheniya Vasilyeva of Belarus (1st runner-up) and Ankita Kharat of India (2nd runner-up). Photo collage courtesy of TrendingFacts.blogspot.com Prior to winning the Miss Asia crown, Trixie won several local titles including Miss Dumaguete 2009 and Miss Negros Oriental 2015. She posted a lengthy message on her Facebook account. “Ladies and gentlemen... Читать дальше...

By Peter Premangan, Mauricio Savarese, and Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — U.S Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has apologized for his behavior surrounding an early-morning incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station, saying he should have been more “careful and candid” about how he described what happened. Lochte said in a lengthy post on Instagram Friday that he was apologizing for his role in taking the focus away from other Olympic athletes. United States’ Ryan Lochte checks his... Читать дальше...

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s foreign minister says he has paid a surprise visit to Iran just days after the two countries agreed to greater cooperation on Syria despite their differences. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told Turkish state media on Friday that he stopped in Tehran on his way to India on Thursday. The Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers met in Ankara last week and said they would cooperate more on finding a lasting solution to the crisis in Syria. Turkey and Iran have held opposing positions on Syria... Читать дальше...

By John Seewer, Associated Press TOLEDO, Ohio — Ohio’s toll road, a heavily traveled connector between the East Coast and Chicago, is moving closer to allowing the testing of self-driving vehicles. Testing is likely to begin within 12 months, and possibly before the end of the year, the Ohio Turnpike’s executive director told The Associated Press. Ohio Turnpike. Photo courtesy of rustwire.com Officials overseeing the roadway have spent more than a year looking at the possibilities, said Randy Cole, the turnpike’s director. Читать дальше...

The Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) exchanged gestures of goodwill yesterday that raised optimism ahead of the resumption of formal peace negotiations between the two sides in Oslo, Norway on Monday.

By Antonio L. Colina, IV and Genalyn D. Kabiling Davao City/Manila — Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is seven weeks pregnant with triplets. This is her second pregancy with husband, Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio. At Malacañang, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said President Duterte is inspired by the news he is soon to have more grandchildren. It was at the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City, where City Information Office (CIO) Chief Jefry Tupas announced... Читать дальше...

President Duterte does not tolerate extrajudicial killings of drug suspects and has already ordered an investigation into these incidents, Malacañang assured the United Nations (UN) yesterday. After two UN experts called the government’s attention to stop the unlawful killings, Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said it was “unfair” to insinuate that these deaths were sanctioned by the President. “The President has repeatedly said that he does not tolerate extrajudicial killings, nor is it policy,” Abella said in a statement. Читать дальше...

Yes, some are true, but most are lies, distortions, and exaggerations, Senator Leila de Lima said yesterday on allegations hurled against her by President Duterte about links to drug lords and having an illicit affair. “Ang nakikita ko po kasi ngayon, parang hindi na alam ng tao ngayon alin ang totoo diyan, alin ang hindi. Totoo ba ’yan, kasinungalingan ba ’yan (What I see now is that people have a muddled view of what is true and what is false. Is that true or is that a lie?),” De Lima, chairman... Читать дальше...

By Francis T. Wakefield and Chito A. Chavez The death toll as a result of the effects of the “hanging habagat” or southwest monsoon increased to 14, with five injured and eight others still missing, national disaster officials said yesterday. Meanwhile, state weathermen said heavy rains will still be experienced today and tomorrow in Metro Manila, Central and Southern Luzon, and the Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) said these are due... Читать дальше...

These days it is your responsibility to know exactly what you are putting in and on your body. There’s simply no excuse not to be vigilant when you have so many resources at your fingertips (number one being the Internet).

This local clothing brand offers chic and effortless dressing.

President Rodrigo Duterte pins the Wounded Personnel Medal on Pfc. Edgar Gegone Jr. during the President’s visit to Camp

Immigration authorities at Manila's airport have intercepted 177 Indonesians en route to Saudi Arabia carrying Philippine passports.

Police officers stand guard as wreaths are offered at the Quezon Memorial Circle on Friday in observance of the 138th death anniversary of Manuel Quezon, the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth. (Camille Ante) /mb.com.ph

A global retail event by Kanye West is officially underway as the first two of his "Pablo" pop-up stores have begun selling merchandise in Australia.

With business slow, a seller of religious images and items in Cebu City can afford to nap. Devotees of the Sto. Niño usually attend mass at the Basilica del Sto. Niño on Fridays. (Juan Carlo de Vela) /mb.com.ph

During the first Social Development Initiatives Summit in Davao City last August 17 to 18, Malacañang launched President Duterte’s social initiatives which includes securing Filipinos with affordable housing, enough food, accessible jobs, decent livelihood and financial assistance.

President Duterte does not tolerate extrajudicial killings of drug suspects and has already ordered an investigation into these incidents, Malacañang assured the United Nations (UN) on Friday.

A 7.4-magnitude quake shook the southern Atlantic Ocean early Friday, the US Geological Survey said, with an epicenter 195 miles (316 kilometers) from islands hosting British Antarctic research stations.

Nick Johnson from Brooklyn has caught all 142 Pokemon available in the United States, which makes it possible for him to be dubbed as the first person to be able to ‘catch them all’.

More than 40 days of clashes between protesters and security forces have overwhelmed the main hospital in Indian-administered Kashmir, where some patients with severe injuries said they had been beaten in their homes by troops.

A lady teacher, abducted by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits last Tuesday, was released at Barangay Danag, Patikul town, Sulu Thursday morning.

Before he became the multi-billionaire he is today, Bill Gates, like any of us, started as a student.

JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan's government has recruited child soldiers in the past week to prepare for a renewed conflict, according to an internal United Nations document obtained by The Associated Press.

US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel next week to Kenya, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia on a three-nation tour focused on counterterrorism, the State Department said Thursday.