Hong Kong protesters carry political demands into 2020
Protesters take part in a human chain rally at the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong. (AFP)
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2019
Restored Daily Tribune articles from 2019 · 10,668 articles.
December 2019
Russia, Ukraine mulling new prisoner swap
The two countries "agreed to immediately start agreeing with lists of names for freeing Ukrainians, including Crimeans, as well as Russians in Ukraine. (AFP)
Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly strikes
Iraqis burn the American flag in the southern city of Basra on December 30, 2019, during a demonstration to denounce the previous night's attacks by US planes…
MRT-4 project gets ICC nod
ELEVATED light railway lines are seen as the best solution to decongest traffic in the metropolis.
Stray dog chases 2 girls to their death
REPRESENTATIONAL image of a menacing dog.
Ex-Nissan boss ‘escapes’ Japan trial
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, who was awaiting trial in Japan on financial misconduct charges, has flown to Beirut, the latest stunning twist in his…
Declassified: Thatcher granted Cory asylum
CORY Aquino with then outgoing armed forces chief Fidel Ramos (left) and his successor Renato de Villa in 1988 during turnover ceremonies. Photo by Romeo GACAD…
Hellish Australia fire encircles thousands
TOURISTS and firefighters were forced to flee vast fires burning in southeastern Australia as a heatwave rekindled devastating bush blazes across the country.…
Sharon Stone blocked, unblocked on dating app
Stone, 61, is known for her roles as a crime novelist/serial killer in “Basic Instinct” (1992). #SharonStone #Bumble
US presidential hopeful recovers from heart attack
Sanders, 73, is the oldest candidate in the 2020 presidential race. #BernieSanders #USpresidentialrace
PRO-10 reshuffles 45 police chiefs
The provinces with the most number of reshuffled officers are Misamis Oriental (11), followed by Bukidnon (nine). #policereshuffle
US: Baghdad failed to ‘protect’ Americans
On Sunday, the US-led air strikes targeted several bases belonging to the Hezbollah Brigades. #USIraqRelations
House leaders urged to tackle minority’s resolutions
One of the bloc’s resolutions seeks an investigation into the operations of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators. #Houseminority
PSEi caps off year 2019 in red, rises 4.7% YoY
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rounded 2019 below the psychologically important 8,000 level.
Agri damage, losses from ‘Ursula’ reach P1B
The volume of production loss on rice, corn, high value crops, livestock, and fisheries has now reached 17,659 metric tons. #typhoonursuladamage
PH, Russia forging prisoner transfer deal
The two countries have already forged an extradition treaty and a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. #extraditiontreaty
Nikkei up more than 18%
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index finished 2019 more than 18 percent higher over the year, boosted recently by hopes for progress between the…
Motorcycle taxi industry: Thriving or dying?
This particular gas station offers a P3 discount on the cost of gasoline for a particular motorcycle taxi app. roman prospero roman prospero @tribunephl_RRP