Nobel laureate Maria Ressa was acquitted Tuesday of her final tax evasion charge, the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison. Ressa smiled as the judge delivered the verdict in a case that has dragged on for nearly five years. The 59-year-old, …
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For Jed’s a jolly good fellow
At first, businessman/entrepreneur Jed Fernandez thought of celebrating his 48th birthday with just a small circle of friends. Ernest Cu, Marivic Vazquez, Lucille Carlos, Chris Badiola, Nini Licaros, Yoli Ayson But as the celebration date drew closer, he requested his bestie, Allana Montelibano, to help with the guest list until …
Read More »Flooding in eastern Libya leaves at least 2,000 feared missing or dead, prime minister says
Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya that swept away entire neighbourhoods and wrecked homes in multiple coastal towns in the country's east. Many of the missing feared carried away by floodwaters Libya flood death toll now in the thousands 6 hours ago Duration 1:36 Libyan officials describe torrents …
Read More »Retired corporal says she’s lost faith in the justice system after sex assault charge stayed
A retired Canadian Armed Forces corporal says she's lost faith in the justice system's ability to prosecute military sexual assault cases after a judge stayed the charge in her case because it took too long for it to get to trial. 'My fear is that these cases are not going …
Read More »Jury at murder-terror trial sees video of truck that struck Muslim family in London, Ont.
Data from a Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by Nathaniel Veltman on the day members of a London, Ont., Muslim family were stuck shows him veering to the right five seconds before impact, his gas pedal 100 per cent compressed, court heard Monday, the opening day of the 22-year-old's murder …
Read More »Prosecutors lay out case against man accused of killing Muslim family in London, Ont., as trial opens
In their opening statements, Crown prosecutors have laid out the evidence they'll present to the jury during the murder-terror trial of the 22-year-old man accused in the killing of a Muslim family in London, Ont., in June 2021. The trial, expected to last eight weeks, got underway Monday in Windsor. …
Read More »B.C. Premier David Eby announces expert task force to better respond to emergencies
As officials tour the province’s Interior, evacuation alerts and orders have been expanded in the central part of the province where wind combined with hot and dry weather are accelerating fires. Eby visiting wildfire-hit areas of Interior as flames surge again in central, northeastern parts of province As wildfire activity …
Read More »Extra deals at ShopBack’s 9.9 sale
Asia Pacific shopping, rewards, and payments platform ShopBack is all set for its highly anticipated 9.9 sale today with a special shopping experience line-up featuring over 600 brand partners. Influencers like Mimiyuuuh and Mommy Diaries join today’s fun with giveaways during live streams and special contests on the platform. This …
Read More »Fall at DKNY is ‘For You’
New York, the city that never sleeps, has always been the enduring muse of DKNY. Its bustling streets, pulsating culture, and the beautiful tapestry of individuality have consistently fueled the brand's creative fire. Now, in a celebration of the city's timeless allure, DKNY unveils its Fall 2023 campaign, aptly titled …
Read More »ITZY, Stray Kids, The Boyz returning to the Philippines for 2023 Asia Artist Awards
MANILA, Philippines — Kpop groups ITZY, Stray Kids, and The Boyz are the latest artists confirmed to attend the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) to be held in the Philippines this December, just months after each were in the country. Local events organizer Pulp Live World confirmed to Philstar.com that …
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