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The Post and Courier 

Structure fire reported downtown

Charleston firefighters are responding to a structure fire downtown, according to dispatch officials.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

AP EXPLAINS: For 69 years, Kashmir is torn by deadly strife

SRINAGAR, India — When news spread that Indian troops on July 8 had killed 22-year-old Burhan Wani, a charismatic commander of Indian-controlled Kashmir’s biggest rebel group, the public response was spontaneous and massive. Tens of thousands of angry youths poured out of their homes in towns and villages across the Himalayan region, hurling rocks and bricks and clashing with Indian troops. A curfew and a communications blackout has failed to stop the protests. The violence has left 48 civilians... Читать дальше...

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Defective MRT train repaired

Cherie Mercado, spokesperson of the Department of Transportation, in her Twitter account, reported that a defective MRT train has been repaired and is moving out of the tracks (where it got stuck). “But waiting for safety certification before we assure it’s operational by 4:30 am today,” she added.   Affectd train repaird, moving out f track. But waiting for safety certification b4 we assure its operationl by 430am pic.twitter.com/F34TmSZCqD — Cherie Mercado (@cheriemercado) July 24, 2016

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Love of country

Love of country will be the central theme of the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Duterte today amid his administration’s intensified efforts to combat illegal drugs, crime, and corruption in the country.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

10 Sporty/Waterproof products

The Rio Olympics 2016’s officially begins in just a few weeks. We’re listing down the top gadgets that will inspire you to rise above your challenges and

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

President Duterte’s first SONA today

President Duterte delivers his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, the 25th day of his administration, before a joint session of Congress at the Batasan.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Southeast Asia deadlocked as S. China Sea split deepens

Vientiane, Laos — Southeast Asian nations were deadlocked Sunday over how to confront saber-rattling in the South China Sea as pressure from Beijing again drove a wedge between countries on the region’s most contentious security issue. International policy experts, however, said the Philippines should take the lead in influencing Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members to take a more decisive step in the aftermath of a United Nations-backed tribunal’s ruling junking Beijing’s expansive... Читать дальше...

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Visaya thanks Duterte for vow to strengthen AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Ricardo R. Visaya thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for committing to fund the enlistment and training of 10,000 more military personnel by yearend. “With this manifest support of the President, it behooves the AFP to accomplish its mission of protecting the people and the State, securing its sovereignty and the integrity of the national territory.” Visaya said. Duterte made the assurance to military officers, enlisted personnel, and... Читать дальше...

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FVR wants Security Council meeting before China mission

Davao City — Former President Fidel V. Ramos said the Philippines should first convene the National Security Council (NSC) and meet before sending an envoy, such as himself, to face a delegation of Chinese officials for talks on the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).