STRELNA, St Petersburg, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — U.S. President Barack Obama said generally he was satisfied with the talk with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit. Speaking at a news conference…
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Xi conveys China’s views, confidence at G20 summit
ST. PETERSBURG, (PNA/Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping expounded China’s views, offered China’s proposals and conveyed China’s confidence at the latest Group of 20 (G20) summit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday….
US Plans ‘significantly larger’ strike on Syria – reports
WASHINGTON, (PNA/RIA Novosti) – The United States is making plans for a “significantly larger” military strike on Syria than at first envisioned that could include use of long-range bombers making sorties from…
Roundup: HK stocks close 0.1 % higher
HONG KONG, (PNA/Xinhua) — Hong Kong stocks closed slightly higher on Friday, with the benchmark Hang Seng index rising 23.25 points, or 0.1 percent, to end at 22,621.22 points after trading between…
(Nightlead) Russia warns US vs. strike on Syrian chemical facilities
MOSCOW, (PNA/Xinhua) — Russia warned Friday the United States against any unilateral military strike on Syrian chemical facilities. “We are especially alarmed by the fact that military infrastructure facilities guaranteeing the safety…
Players suspended, slapped P170T fine for involving in PBA brawl
MANILA, (PNA) – The players involved in the bench-clearing fight in a game between San Mig Coffee and GlobalPort last Wednesday have been slapped with a total of P170,000 fine and games…
Peso ends sideways vs. US dollar on technical rebound
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The peso closed sideways against the dollar Friday ahead of the US non-farm payments report Friday night (Manila time) and even as the European Central Bank…
China backs UN effort on Syria
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — China supports the United Nations effort on resolving the Syria issue, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Friday. At a daily news briefing, Hong said, “We hope relevant…
DOH works on new mothers with depression
By Lydia Pendon ILOILO CITY, (PNA)-– Depression, sometimes leading to suicide, is attacking all sectors of society including young children, women and men especially the new mothers. However, the Dept. of Health…
Hotel occupancy rates up in Bali
DENPASAR, Bali (PNA/ANTARA) — The occupancy rates of star-rated hotels in Bali rose 1.39 percent to 62.44 percent in July from the previous month. “The occupancy rate is fairly good in the…
Art works inspired by supermodel Kate Moss to be under the hammer
LONDON, (PNA/Xinhua) — A collection of paintings, photographs and a sculpture and a tapestry inspired by supermodel Kate Moss are to be auctioned on Sept. 25, said art dealer Christie’s on Wednesday….
Chicago agricultural commodities fall across the board
CHICAGO, (PNA/Xinhua) — Chicago agricultural commodity futures went down across the board Wednesday over better-than- expected output forecast and heavy technical selling. The most active corn contract for December delivery fell 5.75…
Cebu City legislator expresses concern on mass resignation of promotion body’s trustees
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — A Cebu City legislator has expressed concern over the mass resignation of the trustees of the Cebu Investment Promotions Center, a recipient of financial aid from the city…
Rice in Region 6 still expensive – DA
By Edwin Torrecampo ILOILO CITY, (PNA) — Prices of commercial rice across Western Visayas continue to be abnormally high with Regular Milled Rice hovering between P36-40 a kilo. This is because peak…
McAfee opens Cyber Defense Center in Dubai
DUBAI, (PNA/PTI) — Computer anti-virus giant McAfee has opened its first Cyber Defense Center in Dubai at a time when the region’s businesses have witnessed numerous damaging attacks. The launch of the…