World Myanmar military television said Monday that the military was taking control of the country for one year, while reports said many of the country's senior politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi had been detained. Soldiers stand guard on a blockaded road to Myanmar's parliament in Naypyidaw on Monday after …
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Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi
World Myanmar military television said Monday that the military was taking control of the country for one year, while reports said many of the country's senior politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi had been detained. Soldiers stand guard on a blockaded road to Myanmar's parliament in Naypyidaw on Monday after …
Read More »Charges expected after defiant Aylmer, Ont., church holds indoor service
London Charges are expected to be laid after congregates of a church in Aylmer, Ont., defied provincial orders, yet again, and held an indoor service that exceeded provincial gathering limits on Sunday, the town's chief of police said. Church of God Pastor Henry Hildebrandt held up Section 176 of the …
Read More »Trade rumor rankings: Bradley Beal, Lonzo Ball, Derrick Rose and more
The NBA trade market experienced a brief spell of quiet for a few weeks before the smoke has started to pick again recently, which made it time for another in our Trade Rumor Rankings series. In this series, we take the five players who have appeared the most often in …
Read More »100-year-old U.K. war veteran who raised millions to fight pandemic hospitalized with COVID-19
World Capt. Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old Second World War veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, has been hospitalized with COVID-19, his daughter said Sunday. Capt. Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old Second World War veteran who captivated the …
Read More »Panthers coach Matt Rhule praises these 3 Senior Bowl players
The 2021 Senior Bowl is over and the Carolina Panthers coaching staff got a good look at some of the top prospects in this year’s NFL draft class. After it was over, Carolina coach Matt Rhule singled out these three players in particular for praise. Clemson WR Amari Rodgers Rodgers …
Read More »Somalia hotel hit by explosion and gunfire; casualties expected
World A suspected suicide car bomb exploded on Sunday in Somalia's capital and was followed by a shootout between militants and security forces at a hotel, causing an unknown number of casualties, witnesses and authorities said. Somali security officers secure the scene of a car bomb explosion as paramedics await …
Read More »DOLE safety training in workplaces now free
MANILA – The mandatory occupational health and safety training in workplaces will be offered to workers and enterprises for free starting this year, the labor department said on Sunday. The new policy is pursuant to the directive of Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to enhance workplace health and safety, and …
Read More »Hunt on for killers of soldier, 3 others in Maguindanao ambush
AMBUSHED. The ambushed vehicle in Datu Anggal Midtimbang town in Maguindanao crashed by the roadside after the Saturday afternoon (Jan. 30, 2021) incident. The four occupants of the vehicle were killed during the ambush. (Photo courtesy of Datu Anggal Midtimbang LGU) COTABATO CITY – Police pursuit operations are ongoing against …
Read More »Salceda says bicam ready to pass ‘CREATE’ bill
Photo courtesy of Albay Rep. Joey Salceda LEGAZPI CITY – Albay Rep. Joey Salceda said Sunday the Senate and the House of Representatives finally ironed out the differences on the proposed reform of corporate income tax and fiscal incentives or Package 2 of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for …
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