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Abinader claims victory in Dominican Republic presidential race
(UPDATED) Luis Abinader's rivals and the outgoing president also recognize his win, which ends 16 years of unbroken rule by the Caribbean nation's center-left Dominican Liberation Party
Dominican Republic vote goes ahead despite virus threat
The campaign is unlike any other in the Dominican Republic's history, overshadowed by a health crisis that has hit the country's population of 10 million hard
Czechs to drop mandatory face masks from July
'The blanket duty to wear face masks will be abandoned on July 1, 2020... with the exception of regions with a worse epidemiological situation,' Health Minister Adam Vojtech says
World Bank earmarks $1 billion for DR Congo health, education
Funds from the World Bank will be used to improve response to health emergencies and to support free primary education in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Moscow expels 2 Czech diplomats in tit-for-tat move – ministry
Russia retaliates after two of its own embassy workers were expelled over a poison plot hoax
Over 660,000 displaced during pandemic despite United Nations plea – aid group
The Norwegian Refugee Council says its figures showed armed conflict around the world had continued during the pandemic, even as much of globe went into lockdown
Virus crisis adds to woes of Africa's oil producers
Here is a look at how African oil-exporting countries are faring in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic
Congo seeking IMF loan of up to $500 million
The Republic of Congo, the 3rd biggest oil producer in Africa, is asking for aid from the International Monetary Fund amid the coronavirus pandemic
IMF approves $650 million in virus aid to Dominican Republic
Money from the International Monetary Fund will be used to finance increased healthcare spending and to provide assistance to the most vulnerable in the Dominican Republic
IMF approves $363 million in virus aid to DR Congo
The International Monetary Fund says the Democratic Republic of Congo is 'experiencing a severe shock' due to the coronavirus pandemic
AI expert, medical professionals raise some concerns over Huawei diagnostic tool
Radiologists and medical physicists ask for further examination of an AI-powered COVID-19 diagnostic tool
Czechs close shops, pubs to stem virus spread
The measure will be in effect until March 24
Czech health minister confirms first 3 coronavirus cases
The coronavirus is found in two men and a woman who recently arrived from northern Italy
DR Congo signs 'peace' deal with armed group in east
The peace deal is 'designed to restore peace, security and stability' in southern Ituri, following 'several aborted attempts'
WHO extends emergency status of Ebola in DR Congo
This is the second worst outbreak of the disease since 2014 when it killed about 11,000 people
Czech uproar as Vietnamese restaurant bans Chinese guests
The Prague Geezer reports that the said restaurant ' will temporarily not accept Chinese customers'
House names non-Cordilleran as Benguet caretaker congressman
The law requires that a special election be held after the death of Benguet Representative Nestor Fongwan Jr, and that's what residents call for
Czechs detect bird flu as new Europe outbreak feared
Authorities say the infection at the farm was most likely imported by wild water birds
DR Congo Ebola death toll 2,231 to date – monitoring agency
Deadly unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo hampers the fight against Ebola during this latest epidemic, which broke out on August 1, 2018, with the eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri particularly badly hit
Duterte extends validity of 2019 budget
President Rodrigo Duterte approves the extended validity of 'all appropriations' in this year's national budget until the end of 2020
It's final: Film Dev't Council can't collect amusement tax from LGUs
The Supreme Court maintains that certain provisions of Republic Act No. 9167, the law that created the Film Development Council of the Philippines, are unconstitutional
Gunman kills himself after deadly Czech hospital rampage
(UPDATED) Four men and two women died during the assault, which lasted only a few seconds according to police
Body of United Nations peacekeeper found in DR Congo
The nationality of the peacekeeper was not given
Measles kills more than 5,000 in DR Congo this year – WHO
The World Health Organization says, the 'outbreak is the largest outbreak worldwide. It is one of the largest that we have seen.' As of November 17, the country had registered 250,270 measles cases, including 5,110 deaths.
5 PH-South Korea deals signed, but no free trade agreement yet
Only a statement on an 'early achievement package' on the much-awaited FTA is signed during President Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Busan, South Korea
Plane crashes into homes in east DR Congo city, killing 29
(UPDATED) The Busy Bee Dornier-228 smashes into two houses near the airport, deputy transport minister Jacques Yuma Kipuya says
MH17 calls 'show ties between Russian officials, rebels'
(UPDATED) The international probe says the communications raise questions about the possible involvement of top officials in Moscow in the deployment of the missile that shot down the Malaysia Airlines plane in 2014
Second Ebola vaccine introduced in DR Congo
Doctors Without Borders says the new vaccine, produced by a Belgian subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is aimed at protecting about 50,000 people over a period of 4 months
Congolese 'Terminator' warlord gets harshest ever ICC sentence
While the judges gave Bosco Ntaganda the maximum sentence allowed by the ICC in terms of the number of years, they say that 'despite their gravity' his crimes do not warrant a full-life prison term
300 attacks on Ebola health workers in DR Congo this year – report
Efforts to roll back the Ebola epidemic are hampered not only by fighting but also by resistance within communities to preventative measures, care facilities and safe burials
Sudan shuts border with Libya, Central Africa over security concerns
'The sovereign council...ordered the closure of the border with Libya and Central African Republic as it threatened the security and economy of the country,' says a statement by the ruling body
Second Ebola vaccine to be introduced in DRC in mid-October – WHO
(UPDATED) The announcement comes as the aid group Doctors Without Borders accuses the WHO of rationing the first Ebola vaccine in the Democatic Republic of the Congo
WHO accused of rationing Ebola vaccine in DR Congo
'One of the main problems currently is the fact that in practice the vaccine is rationed by the WHO and that too few people at risk are protected today,' Doctors without Borders says
DR Congo ex-health exec nabbed for stealing Ebola funds
Officials say former health minister Oly Ilunga was about to flee the country when he was arrested
Give DOJ direct control over BuCor – Drilon
Former justice secretary and now senator Franklin Drilon backs the DOJ's proposal to review the law that only gave it 'administrative supervision' over the BuCor
Australia surges into World Cup semis for first time
Behind Patty Mills, Australia avoids becoming a surprise casualty against the Czech Republic in what has been an unpredictable World Cup
Duterte signs law making July 25 'National Campus Press Freedom Day'
President Rodrigo Duterte signs the law as his government fends off accusations of intimidating student publications outspoken about recent killings
LOOK: South Korean warships on friendly visit to Manila
The Philippines is set to acquire several new warships from South Korea
Popovich says USA 'got a ways to go' after winning World Cup opener
Team USA may not have the usual NBA sparkle, but it pulls off a comfortable win just the same at the start of its title defense
DOE advisory board reevaluates renewable energy program
'The target is by end of 2030, [renewable capacity] should be 15,000 megawatts. However, based on our assessment, around 7,000 MW was recorded from 2011 to 2017,' says Department of Energy official Mylene Capongcol
Guevarra: No backdoor for 'undeserving' convicts
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says the review of the GCTA law's implementation was prompted by 'the very real danger posed to the peace of the community by the early release' of vindictive convicts
BVR: Rondina, Pons lead stellar beach volley women's cast
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons headline a 10-team field in the Beach Volleyball Republic On Tour Gran Ola, Lianga leg this weekend
Islamic banking now more accessible under new law
Islamic banks differ from regular banks as they adhere to Shari’ah law and its economic principles
Camarines Norte State College converted into university
The state college becomes the University of Camarines Norte through Republic Act No. 11399
DR Congo unveils new government after months-long delay
'The government is finally here. The president has signed the decree and we will begin work soon,' says Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga
First Ebola cases surface in DR Congo's South Kivu province
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 1,900 lives since erupting last August 2018
CA declares Bataan city's anti-smoking ordinance unconstitutional
(UPDATED) 'The City Council of Balanga [has] overstepped Congress by passing an ordinance which imposes more prohibited acts than those specified under [RA 9211],' says the CA
Rwanda shuts DR Congo border after Ebola cases in frontier city
The announcement coincides with the first anniversary of an epidemic that has claimed more than 1,800 lives, stoking dread that the disease may spread from eastern DRC to vulnerable neighbors
DR Congo Ebola epidemic widens on eve of first anniversary
A total of 1,803 lives have been lost in the second worst outbreak of Ebola on record
Former Red Sox star Ortiz happy to be home after shooting
'Big Papi will be back soon,' says David Ortiz who returns home from the hospital
