By Carey Gillam and Ian Simpson MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Emergency workers pulled more than 100 survivors from the rubble of homes, schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma town hit by a powerful tornado, and officials lowered the death toll from the storm to 24, including nine children. The 2-mile (3-km) wide tornado tore through Moore outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, trapping victims beneath the rubble, wiping out entire neighborhoods and tossing vehicles about as if they were toys.
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Iran agency says it heard Rafsanjani and Mashaie barred from vote
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency said on Tuesday that it had heard that the Guardian Council, which is vetting candidates for next month's presidential election, had barred former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and a leading ally of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from running. If true, the exclusion of Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaie, a former chief of staff to Ahmadinejad detested by the clerical establishment, would leave the presidential race dominated by
Rescuers dig for life after US tornado kills dozens
US rescue teams scoured a shattered suburb for survivors Tuesday after a giant tornado tore through the outskirts of Oklahoma City, killing at least two dozen people, including nine children.
Man who killed self in Notre Dame was far-right figure
The man who shot himself dead Tuesday at Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral was a well-known far-right activist who had written a blog post shortly before his death denouncing an "infamous law" legalising gay marriage in France.
Justin Bieber's monkey becomes German property
BERLIN (AP) — Justin Bieber's pet monkey is no longer his.
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- 'Battle of Manila' spills over to Twitter: Georgina Wilson vs. Jake Ej …
The so-called "Battle of Manila" may be over, but remnants of the tense political contest seem to have spurred another fight, this time between socialites on Twitter.
- What the new PH warship is capable of
The Philippines' newest warship has embarked on its first journey, the Philippine Embassy in Washington said.
- It's time to move on, Zubiri says
He almost made it to the winning circle of 12, but former Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has gracefully accepted defeat.
- Hagedorn undaunted after election defeat
He may have lost the Senate fight, but Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn will still wage war for the environment.
- Comelec wants barangay polls postponed
Not another election please. Just a week after the mid-term polls, the last thing the Commission on Elections would like to think about is another election. On Monday, Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes, Jr told reporters he would like to see … Continue reading →
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- Brothers in the Senate: JV and Jinggoy Estrada
Senator-elect Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito Estrada can’t wait to perform his duties in the Senate.
- Zest Air cancels Kalibo-Taiwan flights
Political tensions between Manila and Taipei are apparently making the Philippines less fun for Taiwanese tourists.
- What the new PH warship is capable of
The Philippines' newest warship has embarked on its first journey, the Philippine Embassy in Washington said.
- Nancy Binay and Risa Hontiveros: From foes to allies?
“I can help former Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel.”
- Hagedorn undaunted after election defeat
He may have lost the Senate fight, but Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn will still wage war for the environment.
- It's time to move on, Zubiri says
He almost made it to the winning circle of 12, but former Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has gracefully accepted defeat.
- 'Battle of Manila' spills over to Twitter: Georgina Wilson vs. Jake Ejercito
The so-called "Battle of Manila" may be over, but remnants of the tense political contest seem to have spurred another fight, this time between socialites on Twitter.
- Trillanes is last to be formally proclaimed
Reelectionist Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV became the last senator-elect to have his arms raised by poll officials after the May 13 elections.
- Why Honasan feels bittersweet at his proclamation
For newly-proclaimed Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan, this could be his last six years as senator.
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A gnome grows in Chelsea - at the flower show, that is
Reuters - 19 hours agoBy Paul Casciato LONDON (Reuters) - Some spectators at London's Chelsea Flower Show wouldn't be caught dead with one in the trunk of their Bentley, but garden gnomes have turned up at the show's 100th edition this year, for charity. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), which runs Chelsea in the grounds of the Christopher Wren-built Royal Hospital Chelsea, has lifted a ban on the ceramic figures with floppy hats and beards in order to raise funds for an RHS charity that supports the use of
Marijuana waste helps turn pot-eating pigs into tasty pork roast
Reuters - 21 hours agoBy Jonathan Kaminsky OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - With Washington state about to embark on a first-of-its-kind legal market for recreational marijuana, the budding ranks of new cannabis growers face a quandary over what to do with the excess stems, roots and leaves from their plants. Susannah Gross, who owns a five-acre farm north of Seattle, is part of a group experimenting with a solution that seems to make the most of marijuana's appetite-enhancing properties - turning weed waste into pig
Jon Stewart's humor a hit with millions of envious Chinese
Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013By Jane Lee SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity - especially when directed at their own leaders. A recent segment on North Korea scored over 4 million views on microblogger Sina Weibo, and even stodgy state broadcaster CCTV has used Stewart's "The Daily Show" in a report, though they wouldn't let a Chinese
Winning ticket for $590.5 million Powerball lottery sold in Florida
Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) - A single winning ticket for a record Powerball lottery jackpot worth $590.5 million was sold in Florida, organizers said late on Saturday, but there was no immediate word about who won one of the largest jackpots in U.S. history. The winning numbers from Saturday night's drawing were: 10, 13, 14, 22 and 52, with a Powerball number of 11. The odds of winning were put at 1 in 175 million. The winning ticket was sold at a Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, a suburb
Germans blame euro zone crisis for Eurovision debacle
Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013BERLIN (Reuters) - Germans lamented their unexpectedly poor showing at the Eurovision Song Contest, blaming Chancellor Angela Merkel's tough stance in the euro zone crisis for their failure to win any points from 34 of the 39 countries voting. Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won the event, watched by around 125 million people across Europe, with 281 points while German act Cascada was 21st out of 26 countries, getting just 18 points from Austria, Israel, Spain, Albania and Switzerland. ...
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- Chinese, Taiwanese nationals with computer gadgets held - The Inbox
By LEILANIE ADRIANO, VERA Files LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte– At least 40 Chinese and 12 Taiwanese nationals who were found with several electronic and computer gadgets and accessories in a resort in Vigan were rounded up and detained for questioning, … Continue reading →
- Ramos urges neutral probe of Taiwan incident, reminds Pinoys of Contemplacion case - The Inbox
By Ellen Tordesillas, VERA Files MAKASSAR, Indonesia—Former President Fidel V. Ramos has recommended the creation of a neutral investigation on the May 9 encounter between a Philippine patrol ship and Taiwanese fishing vessel in the disputed maritime boundary that resulted … Continue reading →
- FVR leads call for reduction of budget for lethal weapons - The Inbox
By Ellen Tordesillas, VERA Files MAKASSAR, Indonesia—Former President Fidel V. Ramos Monday called on rich countries to reduce their budget for deadly weapons and realign resources for public safety, including navigation in the disputed waters in the South China Sea. … Continue reading →
- Activism in art the Carlos Celdran way - The Inbox
By Matthew Reysio-Cruz, VERA Files The whole nation wondered who he was. Sporting a black overcoat and top hat, performer and tourist guide Carlos Celdran stood before a group of bishops at the Manila Cathedral in September 2010 holding up … Continue reading →
- Basketball, brotherhood, and beating a bleeding disease - The Inbox
By Lean Carlo Macoto, VERA Files Like the vast majority of Filipino men, Raymund Nanos is a huge basketball fan. His favorite sport is basketball. His favorite pastime is watching basketball. Those who don’t know him would probably think he … Continue reading →
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