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3 BEST Soviet movies about pirates
In the Soviet Union, movies about pirates were mainly screen adaptations of Western novels about ruthless English cut-throats and Spanish galleons full of gold. But, at times, there were original stories in which Soviet seamen confronted sea bandits. Below are the three best Soviet movies about pirates. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel was adapted for the screen three times in the USSR. In add.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2024
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2024
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2023
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2023
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»
Holy Week 2024: Remembering the suffering of Jesus Christ at the Celestial Gardens
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Remembering the passion and death of Jesus Christ is the highlight of the Holy Week in the Roman Catholic tradition. During this season, Catholics from all over the world usually conduct Visita Iglesia or pray at the Stations of the Cross. In Cebu City, among the places that people visit when.....»»
Where have all the nurses gone?
I could write about the country’s female tycoons who have grown their fathers’ businesses to dizzying heights, including Tessie Sy-Coson, Helen Yuchengco-Dee, Robina Gokongwei and Josephine Gotianun-Yap; or I could write about the Dumaliang sisters who staunchly defend that piece of paradise known as Masungi Georeserve; or I could write about our Filipina athletes waving the flag around the globe......»»
Nestle, Danone see price hikes slowing after years of sharp increases
LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) -Two of the world’s top consumer goods companies, Danone and Nestle, said on Thursday they will slow price increases in 2024 after two years of hikes that prompted many shoppers to seek cheaper alternatives for basic goods like yoghurt and coffee. But Danone, which owns brands including Evian and Badoit waters and Activia.....»»
Spy Wednesday
What significant event took place on the Wednesday of the Holy Week? If Maundy Thursday was all about the Last Supper, the betrayal of Jesus, etc. and Good Friday was all about the kangaroo trial, torture and crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and Easter Sunday was the glorious resurrection of our Lord, what, I wondered, happened on the Wednesday before......»»
You’ve Got to Focus to Fight
Wrapping your head around the swelling feeling of NOT having it all together makes not having it all together feel that much more intense. The power of life and death is found in your tongue, Beautiful. Being able to see the situations you face for what they are, temporary, even if they are life-long issues, […].....»»
Aaron Sorkin confirms working on follow-up Facebook movie
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Afghanistan: Aid Cutbacks, Taliban Abuses Imperil Health
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DigiPlus earnings surge last year
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Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide — study
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German manufacturing hits four-month low - S& P Global
Factory activity has dropped further than expected by economists, signaling a sharp downturn in the economy, data shows German manufacturing activity dropped well below expectations in February, indicating an accelerated rate of economic downturn, the latest data compiled by S&P Global has revealed. .....»»
Study Finds Surge in E-Bike Head Trauma with Decrease in Helmet Use
A recent study has revealed a sharp increase in e-bike injuries among Americans, with thousands being sent to hospitals in recent years. According to the.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Feb. 6
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's fintech sector amassed total funding of 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, a 68 percent decline compared to 2022, according to a report issued by accountancy giant KPMG Tuesday. Deal activity also saw a sharp drop, halving to 189 in 2023 from the previous year, the report said. (Singapore-Economy-Investment) - - - - SYDNEY -- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday ke.....»»
HBO hit series White Lotus drops actor with Russia ties
Actor Milos Bikovic has been dropped from the cast of popular TV series "The White Lotus," an HBO spokesperson said, after the Serbian native's ties to Russia drew a sharp rebuke from Ukraine......»»
Russian car production surged in 2023 - data
The industry has rebounded after a sharp downturn in 2022 Russian factories produced more than 700,000 vehicles last year in what has been a rapid recovery from Western sanctions, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov announced on Monday. Car production in Russia rose by 16% in 2023, with ov.....»»
Traslacion in CDO: from 110,000 last year to only 18,000 devotees this year
CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 11 January) – A parish priest here blamed tight police security for the sharp drop in attendance during the Traslacion or the procession of the Black Nazarene here last Tuesday, with only 18,000 attendees compared with last year’s 110,000. Monsignor Rey Monsanto, parish priest of Our Lady Fatima Parish in Barangay […].....»»