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Biden says ‘I’m not going anywhere’ as calls to quit race grow

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 6, 2024

“You got me, man. I’m not going anywhere,” US President Joe Biden said, repeating his pledge to remain in the race despite the growing calls to step aside. REUTERS/ Nathan Howard/ File photo WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said “I’m not going anywhere” as he faced calls by many Democrats to end his re-election bid, using […]

Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity, calls for de-escalation

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 6, 2024

TAIPEI — Taiwan on Friday reported renewed Chinese military activity nearby with another “combat patrol” as the government called on Beijing not to escalate tensions after the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing boat. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up its pressure over the past four years, both militarily and […]

Americans take a break to celebrate Independence Day

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 5, 2024

Colleen Sharkey practices twirling on rollerblades before performing in the Fourth of July parade in Clawson, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, July 4, 2024. REUTERS/ Emily Elconin NEW YORK — Millions of Americans took a welcome Fourth of July break on Thursday, flocking to parades, fireworks shows and barbecues for a brief respite from the daily […]

US reports fourth human case of bird flu linked to cows

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 5, 2024

Published July 4, 2024 10:54pm As with previous cases, the person worked on a farm and was exposed to infected cows, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a statement, adding that the risk to the general population remained “low.” WASHINGTON – US officials on Wednesday reported the country’s fourth human […]

Biden faces doubts from Democrats about his 2024 reelection

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 4, 2024

US President Joe Biden/File photo/REUTERS/Brian Snyder WASHINGTON — Some elected Democrats loyal to President Joe Biden raised fresh questions on Tuesday about his 2024 reelection bid, with one calling for him to step aside, a shift after many defended him in the wake of last week’s shaky debate performance. Whether Biden continues his 2024 bid […]

Six passengers of turbulence-hit plane still in Brazil hospital — airline

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 4, 2024

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft is seen at Natal International Airport, in Sao Goncalo do Amarante, Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil July 1, 2024. REUTERS/Alexandre Lago/File photo MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – Six passengers among dozens injured in severe turbulence on a flight from Madrid remain hospitalized in Brazil, where their plane had to make an […]

Biden warns Supreme Court ruling on immunity is ‘dangerous precedent’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 3, 2024

US President Joe Biden. REUTERS/ Nathan Howard/ File photo WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden said on Monday the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity set a “dangerous precedent” that could turn presidents into kings and called on the American people to “dissent” by rejecting Donald Trump in November’s election. In clear, measured remarks from […]

Russian military says it captured two east Ukrainian villages, Ukraine contests account

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 3, 2024

Armed servicemen in Russian army vehicles. REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File photo MOSCOW – Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Monday that its forces had taken control of two villages in eastern Ukraine. It was the second day in succession that Moscow has announced the capture of new localities. Ukrainian military statements have, at least in part, denied the […]

North Korea missile launch may have failed and fallen inland –South Korea

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 2, 2024

Two ballistic missiles were fired by North Korea on Monday, July 1, 2024, South Korea’s military says. SEOUL – North Korea fired two ballistic missiles on Monday and the second may have failed and blown up during an irregular flight, possibly raining debris inland, South Korea’s military said. South Korea was still analyzing the launch […]

Israel carrier says Turkish workers refused to refuel plane

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 2, 2024

JERUSALEM, Undefined — Israel’s national carrier El Al said Sunday its Warsaw to Tel Aviv flight was not allowed to refuel at Antalya airport after making an emergency landing to evacuate a passenger for medical reasons. Turkish workers at Antalya airport refused to refuel flight LY5102 before it could take off for Israel, El Al said […]

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