Rebel surrenders to Army troopers in Surigao Del Sur
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on Rebel surrenders to Army troopers in Surigao Del Sur
MANILA, July 18 — Tired of the incessant fighting, a New People's Army (NPA) fighter voluntarily surrendered including his weapon, a M-4A1 automatic rifle, to troopers of the 36th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division stationed in Barangay Dayo-an, Tago, Surigao Del Sur Wednesday noon.
Tropical storm "Isang" exits PHL
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on Tropical storm "Isang" exits PHL
MANILA, July 18 — All public storm warning signals were lifted on Thursday morning as tropical storm “Isang” (international name: Cimaron) continues to move away from the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Bataan mayor denies receiving P10-M, claims signature faked
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on Bataan mayor denies receiving P10-M, claims signature faked
SAMAL, Bataan, July 18 — A town mayor here has denied receiving any single centavo from the P10 million-fund allegedly released by the Department of Agriculture (DA) through her letter-request to Senator Gringo Honasan.
Iran to stage exercises to tackle "possible nuclear contamination"
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on Iran to stage exercises to tackle "possible nuclear contamination"
TEHRAN, July 18 — Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization said Wednesday that the Islamic republic plans to hold exercises to increase its preparedness for any possible nuclear contamination incident, Press TV reported.
Peru seizes 648 kilos of cocaine
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on Peru seizes 648 kilos of cocaine
LIMA, July 18 — Peru has seized 648 kilograms of cocaine in its southern Amazonian region, the Joint Command of the Armed Forces said Wednesday.
Romanian president visits Moldova to back its European path
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on Romanian president visits Moldova to back its European path
BUCHAREST, July 18 — Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday that there is "a blood bound partnership" between Moldova and Romania and Bucharest will remain Moldova's partner in its European integration process without reserves.
China urges joint efforts to protect journalists in conflicts
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on China urges joint efforts to protect journalists in conflicts
UNITED NATIONS, July 18 — China condemned all acts of violence against journalists and called on parties to the conflicts to stop attacks against them and support measures by the international community to protect them, a Chinese envoy to the United Nations said Wednesday.
Railway accident injures 13 in southern Germany
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on Railway accident injures 13 in southern Germany
MUNICH, Germany, July 18 — A train collided with a car at a railway crossing on Wednesday in southern German state of Bavaria, injuring 13 people.
UN humanitarian chief calls for access to civilians trapped by fighting in South Sudan
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on UN humanitarian chief calls for access to civilians trapped by fighting in South Sudan
UNITED NATIONS, July 18 — The top UN humanitarian official on Wednesday appealed for access to all those in need in the strife-torn region of South Sudan, where humanitarian situation has deteriorated due to the clashes.
Chile's ruling party presidential candidate drops out of race
July 18, 2013 9:11 am· Comments Off on Chile's ruling party presidential candidate drops out of race
SANTIAGO, July 18 — Chile's ruling Independent Democratic Unity party presidential candidate Pablo Longueira Wednesday withdrew from the race, citing health reasons.
