MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death so he could start a new life with a woman in the country of Georgia texted his wife he loved her on the night he executed the plan, telling her he had gone to the lake to watch the northern lights. Emily Borgwardt woke up alone the...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Soaring global military expenditures are reducing essential investments in health, education and job creation and don 't guarantee peace, the United Nations chief warned on Tuesday. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the evidence is clear that heavy military...
SEATTLE (AP) — A 13-year-old boy who police said appeared to be fixated on school shooters was arrested on charges of unlawful firearms possession and making a threat after they say they found social media posts about intentions to kill and seized 23 guns and ammunition from his home. The boy...
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Protests against Nepal 's short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent Tuesday as demonstrators set government buildings and politicians ' homes on fire and attacked some leaders. The prime minister resigned amid widening criticism of the country...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was trying to walk a delicate line following Israel 's attack on Hamas officials in Qatar, distancing himself from the strike Tuesday but stopping short of condemning Israel for carrying out an audacious strike on the soil of another major U.S. ally....
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel struck the headquarters of Hamas ' political leadership in Qatar on Tuesday as the group 's top figures gathered to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The strike on the territory of a U.S. ally marked a stunning escalation and risked...
A fire broke out in a residential area at Sitio Mabilog, Barangay Culiat in Quezon City on Tuesday night, September 9. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to 1st alarm at 7:32 p.m. and escalated to 2nd alarm at 7:48 p.m. The blaze was raised to 3rd alarm at...
Manila Water has announced scheduled water service interruptions in Makati, Pasig, and Quezon City from September 10 to 12 due to emergency repair and maintenance activities. The areas to be affected by water interruptions are the following: Sept. 10 (10:00 p.m.) to Sept. 11 (4:00 a.m.) * San...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reinforced security collaboration with business establishments for public safety and crime prevention in the city on Tuesday, September 9, at Camp Karingal. The meeting was attended by security managers, consultants, and heads of malls, financial institutions,...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday, Sept. 9, revealed that a common friend texted him that contractor Curlee Discaya, husband of Sarah Discaya, wanted to set a meeting with him last Thursday. “As late as Thursday morning, meron pong nag-text sa akin na common friend na nakikipagset-set si...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso gave assurance to the Korean Embassy in Manila that the safety and security of Korean nationals in the city are strictly observed and protected. Domagoso made the statement on Tuesday, Sept. 9, following a luncheon hosted by Korean Ambassador to the...
Two notorious drug personalities, including a Chinese national, were nabbed in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Buayang Bato, Mandaluyong City, on Sept. 6, the Eastern Police District (EPD) said. EPD Director Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante identified the suspects as alias Lelith, 34, and Li, 27, a...
