Davao (Philippines) (AFP) – Philippine authorities ordered a criminal investigation Monday into a shopping mall fire that killed dozens of people, most of them call centre staff from an American firm. [restrict] Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre announced the inquiry as the government raised the toll from Saturday’s NCCC mall fire in the southern city of […]
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The Thomas Fire Is Now The Biggest In California’s History
Of the top 20 largest wildfires in California history, the Thomas Fire is the only one to have occurred in December. Most of the other blazes took place during summer months when hot, dry conditions make the state more fire-prone. But California has experienced years of drought, in addition to a global temperature rise, which […]
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Where’s the party? No state dinner in Trump’s first year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump couldn’t stop talking about the red carpets, military parades and fancy dinners that were lavished upon him during state visits on his recent tour of Asia. At one point on the trip, he declared the pageantry “magnificent.” [restrict] But Trump has yet to reciprocate. He’s the first president in […]
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President Remengesau Celebrates Christmas with Our Senior Citizens
President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., First Lady Debbie M. Remengesau, Minister Elbuchel Sadang and Minister Baklai Temengil-Chilton gave our Senior Citizens an early Christmas celebration hosting a holiday luncheon at the Old Age Center on Tuesday, December 20th. [restrict] Wishing all of our Senior Citizens a happy Christmas, President Remengesau expressed appreciation to our Senior […]
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Letter to the Editor
Alii Editor, Sidewalks, as the name implies, are for pedestrians and people who are walkers. As such, sidewalks should remain free from cars an d other obstructions. This is why at Jezzrae and Mingles and other restaurants bordering Ernguul Road, their customers are prohibited from parking on the side walk and parking slots at these […]
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Auckland dengue fever spike prompts warning to travellers bound for Pacific Islands
AUCKLAND, 21 DECEMBER 2017 (TVNZ) — If you’re travelling to the Pacific Islands this summer, protect yourself against mosquitoes. That’s the warning from the Auckland Regional Public Health Service after a number of dengue fever cases in the city, with 70 per cent believed to have originated from Samoa. [restrict] Medical Officer of Health Dr […]