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Duterte signs anti-terorr bill into law
by Catherine S. Valente, TMT on July 3, 2020 at 10:56 am
DESPITE massive opposition, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law a bill that seeks to sharpen […]
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Fighting Covid-19: Q & A – Part 37
by The Manila Times on July 3, 2020 at 7:33 am
(Continued from July 2, 2020) 4. Major E-commerce and logistics companies played critical roles. […]
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Johnny Depp’s legal trial; Christina Ricci’s divorce
by Associated Press on July 3, 2020 at 5:02 am
UK judge rejects tabloid’s bid to throw out Depp libel suit LONDON: Judge Andrew Nicol […]
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NBI files illegal detention raps vs condo owners, personnel for detaining 3 nurses
by John Eric Mendoza on July 3, 2020 at 3:48 am
CONDOMINIUM owners and their security personnel were charged for allegedly detaining three nurses […]
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2 Chinese arrested for illegal detention in Makati
by Jan Arcilla on July 3, 2020 at 3:27 am
POLICE arrested two Chinese in Makati City for alleged illegal detention of a fellow Chinese on […]
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‘We beat UP prediction,’ says Roque, as PH COVID-cases still below 40,000
by Richa Noriega on June 30, 2020 at 9:18 am
“Congratulations Philippines!” So declared by Malacañang after hailing the […]
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Go Negosyo Project ARK, CCCI join hands to help Cebu battle COVID-19
by Richa Noriega on June 30, 2020 at 9:08 am
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion announced Tuesday […]
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Online visibility important in travel industry — survey
by Richa Noriega on June 30, 2020 at 8:49 am
Having an increased online visibility is now a necessary condition to thrive in the new normal […]
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NCR still COVID-19 epicenter, says DOH
by Gabriela Baron on June 30, 2020 at 8:47 am
The National Capital Region (NCR) remains the epicenter of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in […]
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AFP builds classrooms in Marawi City
by Gabriela Baron on June 30, 2020 at 8:45 am
Two two-storey class rooms were built by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Marawi City […]
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9 cops involved in Jolo ‘misencounter’ to meet Duterte in Zamboanga
by Roel Pareño on July 3, 2020 at 8:19 am
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday transported from Jolo, Sulu the […]
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NBI files charges vs condo management for confining nurses to their units
on July 3, 2020 at 7:01 am
The National Bureau of Investigation said it filed criminal complaints against officials of a […]
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2 frontliners killed, 4 hurt in quarantine checkpoint attacks
by John Unson on July 3, 2020 at 6:06 am
A militiaman and a police master sergeant were killed while other four frontliners were hurt in […]
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Alert Level 2 still up over Mayon Volcano after magmatic activity recorded
on July 3, 2020 at 2:23 am
The volcano has been exhibiting moderate unrest for over two years now and entry into its six […]
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San Juan to rehabilitate Agora market
by Neil Jayson Servallos on July 2, 2020 at 4:00 pm
The San Juan City government will rehabilitate the Agora public market, which was shut down on […]
GLOBAL HEADLINES
WORLD
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Duterte Signs Antiterrorism Bill in Philippines Despite Widespread Criticism
by Jason Gutierrez on July 3, 2020 at 3:18 pm
Human rights groups say the new law will give the police and military forces more powers to stifle […]
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Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Leaders Change Course
on July 3, 2020 at 2:57 pm
The governor of Texas, in a reversal, ordered most state residents to wear masks in public. […]
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England Drops Its Quarantine for Most Visitors, but Not Those From the U.S.
by Mark Landler and Stephen Castle on July 3, 2020 at 2:45 pm
In a bid to salvage the summer tourist season, travelers from France, Italy, Spain and dozens of […]
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Severe Floods in China Leave Over 106 Dead or Missing
by Raymond Zhong on July 3, 2020 at 2:26 pm
Unusually intense rainfall has swept away buildings and ruined homes in southern China, affecting […]
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‘I Thought I Would Die’: Inside Myanmar’s Risky Pursuit of Jade
by Saw Nang and Richard C. Paddock on July 3, 2020 at 1:25 pm
A survivor was swept away by a wave of mud and water after the wall of a mine collapsed on […]
ASIA
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Philippine president Duterte approves controversial anti-terror Bill
on July 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte approved tough anti-terrorism legislation on Friday that […]
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UN says it is ‘alarmed’ at arrests in Hong Kong, concerned at ‘vague’ law
on July 3, 2020 at 10:00 am
GENEVA: The UN human rights office voiced concern on Friday (Jul 3) that “vague and overly […]
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Hong Kong man first charged under security law for motorbike ‘attack’
on July 3, 2020 at 9:55 am
HONG KONG: A man accused of deliberately driving his motorbike into a group of police officers […]
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Hong Kongers scrub social media history in face of security law
on July 3, 2020 at 9:52 am
Hong Kongers are scrubbing their social media accounts, deleting chat histories and mugging up on […]
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China rejects US criticism of military drills in South China Sea
on July 3, 2020 at 9:46 am
China on Friday (Jul 3) rejected criticism by the US Defense Department of its plan to hold […]
AMERICAS
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For This Fourth of July, Officials Say Celebrate Freedom by Staying Home
by Richard Fausset, Mitch Smith and Sabrina Tavernise on July 3, 2020 at 3:19 pm
As the nation staggers toward a holiday weekend during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials […]
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Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Leaders Change Course
on July 3, 2020 at 2:57 pm
The governor of Texas, in a reversal, ordered most state residents to wear masks in public. […]
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Texas Governor Reverses Course and Orders Face Masks
by David Montgomery and J. David Goodman on July 3, 2020 at 2:15 pm
In an abrupt reversal, Gov. Greg Abbott directed Texans in all counties with 20 or more coronavirus […]
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All Eyes on Bars as Virus Surges and Americans Go Drinking
by Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura, Dionne Searcey and Jack Healy on July 3, 2020 at 2:14 pm
Governors were closing bars — again — in some states as coronavirus clusters emerged. […]
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Are Fireworks Legal in California? Here’s What to Know
by Marie Tae McDermott and Jill Cowan on July 3, 2020 at 1:20 pm
It’s unclear if the problem is worse this year but complaints are on the rise in parts of […]
MIDDLE EAST
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Trial of 20 Saudis in Jamal Khashoggi Killing Opens in Turkey
by Carlotta Gall on July 3, 2020 at 10:34 am
Supporters of the slain journalist expressed hope that the proceedings would offer a chance for […]
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Iran Issues Arrest Warrants for Trump and 35 Others in Suleimani Killing
by Megan Specia on July 2, 2020 at 8:11 pm
A Tehran prosecutor said that Iran had asked for international help in detaining people involved in […]
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White House Dismisses Reports of Bounties, but Is Silent on Russia
by Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt on July 2, 2020 at 3:32 am
Robert C. O’Brien, the national security adviser, told Fox News that President Trump knew […]
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Late Action on Virus Prompts Fears Over Safety of U.S. Diplomats in Saudi Arabia
by Mark Mazzetti and Edward Wong on July 2, 2020 at 1:32 am
Surging outbreaks in the U.S. Embassy and the kingdom and quiet congressional pressure led the […]
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Trump’s New Russia Problem: Unread Intelligence and Missing Strategy
by David E. Sanger and Eric Schmitt on July 2, 2020 at 1:24 am
High-level clearance is not required to see that the list of Russian aggressions in recent weeks […]
EUROPE
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UK coronavirus live: government publishes list of countries whose travellers won’t have to quarantine in England
by Lucy Campbell (now); Amy Walker and Amelia Hill (earlier) on July 3, 2020 at 3:35 pm
Government publishes list of 59 countries; Sturgeon attacks ‘shambolic’ handling of air […]
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England publishes list of countries travellers can go to without being quarantined on return
by Simon Murphy on July 3, 2020 at 3:16 pm
No 10 accused of ‘shambolic’ handling of air bridge list after publication beset by […]
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Shielders face a difficult choice as lockdown eases | Letters
by Letters on July 3, 2020 at 2:49 pm
With government help being withdrawn from 1 August, people at high risk of coronavirus are left […]
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Welcome return of scintillating swifts | Brief letters
by Letters on July 3, 2020 at 2:48 pm
Black footballers | Ballachulish | Making masks compulsory | Spousal hair cutting | SwiftsGreg […]
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Designers to wrap empty UK theatres with message of hope
by Chris Wiegand on July 3, 2020 at 2:15 pm
Pink barrier tape reading ‘Missing Live Theatre’ will be attached to venues as part of […]
AFRICA
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Coldcut + Tony Allen and African Artists = Studio Electricity
by Jon Pareles on July 2, 2020 at 6:13 pm
Keleketla! is a studio assemblage of musicians from four continents, creating thoroughly hybridized […]
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Turmoil at Funeral of Hachalu Hundessa Shows Ethiopia’s ‘Combustible’ Politics
by Abdi Latif Dahir and Tiksa Negeri on July 2, 2020 at 4:32 pm
At least 81 people have been killed and dozens injured in the unrest that followed the killing of […]
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Coronavirus Is Battering Africa’s Growing Middle Class
by Abdi Latif Dahir on July 2, 2020 at 4:12 pm
From Kenya to Nigeria, South Africa to Rwanda, the pandemic is decimating the livelihoods of the […]
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Hachalu Hundessa, Ethiopian Singer and Activist, Is Shot Dead
by Abdi Latif Dahir on June 30, 2020 at 7:16 pm
The musician, 34, was known for political songs that provided support for the ethnic Oromo […]
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Belgium’s King Sends Letter of Regret Over Colonial Past in Congo
by Monika Pronczuk and Megan Specia on June 30, 2020 at 4:35 pm
The first acknowledgment by the royal family of the European country’s brutal actions in […]
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On the Menu: 10 Culinary Shows that will Encourage Your Enterprising Gustatory Passions
by Pipo Gonzales
With everyone pulsating with culinary creativity, here are some gastronomic visual feasts to inspire the inner chef and food entrepreneur in you. Breads, cookies, cakes, and brownies. The social set has been quite busy. With more than three months of free time, you can’t expect these circles to be idle. As evidence of how the… The post On the Menu: 10 Culinary Shows that will Encourage Your Enterprising Gustatory Passions appeared first on Lifestyle Asia.
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Homemade Delights: Abby Laurel Elevates the Brownie Experience With Decadent, Boozy Flavours
by Sara Siguion-Reyna
In this new series, Lifestyle Asia speaks with individuals who were bit with the food business bug during the early days of Enhanced Community Quarantine and how their passions led them to cooking, baking and selling in the middle of a pandemic. Lifestyle Asia’s brand associate Abby Laurel has always had a sweet tooth, and… The post Homemade Delights: Abby Laurel Elevates the Brownie Experience With Decadent, Boozy Flavours appeared first on Lifestyle Asia.
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Relish Hotel-Exclusive Food for Every Meal Right in Your Own Home
by The Lifestyle Asia Team
Home-cooked food hits the heart unlike any other. But it’s always nice to treat yourself to a nice meal once in a while for all your hard work. Enjoy lavish hotel-exclusive food in the comfort of your house with Manila Marriott’s new takeaway and delivery service. Order your favorite dishes from the hotel’s restaurants for… The post Relish Hotel-Exclusive Food for Every Meal Right in Your Own Home appeared first on Lifestyle Asia.
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What Can a Filmed Version of “Hamilton” Offer Us Now?
by Lauren Michele Jackson
Lauren Michele Jackson writes about Disney’s filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation “Hamilton,” which arrives in a transformed moment in American politics and culture.
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A Man of Substance
by Barry Blitt
Barry Blitt’s Kvetchbook cartoon depicts President Donald Trump as an enormous, gelatinous blob.
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