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Man arrested and seized shabu (crystal meth) | INQUIRER.net stock photo MANILA, Philippines — A man has been arrested as at least 60 grams of suspected crystal meth, locally known as “shabu”, have been seized from him during a buy-bust operation in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. In a report of the Philippine National Police (PNP) released Monday, Pranisa Anlap Ereneo, 34, was collared by combined operatives of Police Station 5 in Bacolod City, City Drug Enforcement Unit, and Bacolod City Police Office in Purok Masinadyahon Rawslawn, Barangay Bata on Saturday evening (July 2). The report also said the estimated cost of shabu confiscated from the suspect is P408,000. Also seized during the anti-drug operation were drug paraphernalia, one black coin purse, one black pouch, and the buy-bust money, according to the PNP report. The suspect and all confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to Police Station 5 and Bacolod City Police Office for documentation and proper … [Read more...] about Man arrested over P408,000 ‘shabu’ seized during buy-bust in Bacolod City

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 7 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and its Western allies are engaged in “fast-track” talks on the possibility of equipping the invaded country with long-range missiles and military aircraft, a top Ukrainian presidential aide said Saturday. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Ukraine’s supporters in the West “understand how the war is developing” and the need to supply planes capable of providing cover for the armored fighting vehicles that the United States and Germany pledged at the beginning of the month. However, in remarks to online video channel Freedom, Podolyak said that some of Ukraine's Western partners maintain a “conservative” attitude to arms deliveries, “due to fear of changes in the international architecture.” Russia and North Korea have accused the West of prolonging and taking a direct role in the war by … [Read more...] about Ukraine: ‘Fast-track’ talks underway for missiles, planes

Jerusalem: 13-year-old Palestinian boy shoots two people SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A 13-year-old Palestinian opened fire in east Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring two Israelis , officials said, a day after another attacker killed seven people outside a synagogue what is in the deadliest attack in the city since 2008. The shooting, in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Silwan in east Jerusalem, close to the historic Old City, wounded a father and son, ages 47 and 23, paramedics said. Both were fully conscious and in moderate to serious condition in the hospital, the medics added. Related articles Teens describe aftermath of deadly Ukraine helicopter crash Firefighter dies after tackling … [Read more...] about Boy, 13, opens fire and shoots two in Jerusalem – hours after deadly attack killed seven

North Korea using missile test as 'cry for attention' says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info North Korea condemned the decision by the United States to supply Ukraine with advanced battle tanks to help fight off Russia's invasion, saying Washington is escalating a sinister “proxy war” aimed at destroying Moscow. Related articles Poland boosts Zelensky by sending tanks as PM takes swipe at Putin Russia 'now at war with NATO' after 'game-changing' support from West The comments by the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored the country’s deepening alignment with Russia over the war in Ukraine as it confronts the United States and its Asian allies over … [Read more...] about North Korea declares ‘we stand with Russia’ in terrifying NATO threat over Ukraine support

Liver disease: Doctor discusses causes and symptoms SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Livers are a vital organ, performing more than 500 functions for the body. These include fighting infections and processing digested food. Any problems with the liver, therefore, can be dangerous. Related articles 'Comparable' to a statin - popular bean could cut cholesterol by 70% The 'cluster' of cancer symptoms often seen in the terminally ill Also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, fatty liver disease is the name for any condition of the liver not caused by alcohol. It is often linked to eating too much fatty food and being overweight . In its earliest stages it often doesn’t display … [Read more...] about A swollen belly that appears ‘heavily pregnant’ can signal severe fatty liver disease

A police evidence officer who plundered more than £14,000 from evidence stores over four years faces jail after pleading guilty. Lisa Arnold, 52, worked as an evidence officer for Dorset police and had access to bank notes seized in previous police operations. She used her position to plunder wads of notes on 17 separate occasions - totalling £14,494. A court heard she targeted uncounted cash in envelopes and carefully sliced the bottom open and took out wads of notes. Arnold pleaded guilty to stealing the money from 17 exhibits and will be sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court in January. She was granted unconditional bail Arnold, 52, stole more than £14,000 over three years, despite Dorset Police holding two investigations into the disappearance of the money RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 2 Next EXCLUSIVE: Italian waiter at trendy Brixton pizzeria is... Bletchley Park WW2 veteran and nurse's mother were among 101... … [Read more...] about Female police evidence officer, 52, who stole more than £14,000 in cash from evidence stores over FOUR years is facing jail

Famously described at the most important meal of the day, breakfast is hailed for a bringing a swathe of health benefits. Eating a balanced meal first thing — such as porridge, eggs or yoghurt with muesli — stops you unnecessarily grazing, research suggests. Meanwhile, dozens of studies have shown skipping food first thing has been linked with a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. However, nutritionists have now busted the mantra that breakfast provides the 'best possible start' to the day. In fact, ditching it cuts sugar intake, reduces hunger levels and eases tiredness, they say. Eating a balanced meal first thing — such as porridge, eggs or yoghurt with muesli — provides sustenance for the day ahead, reduces the risk of snacking on unhealthy food and lowers the risk of being overweight, some experts say RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next How giving up that glass of wine could HALVE obesity levels:... Simple … [Read more...] about Breakfast ISN’T the most important meal of the day, according to experts who think it’s one of the biggest dietary myths going

U.S. President Joe Biden told Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that the United States strongly supports the defense of Japan as he welcomed him to the White House on Friday. In their Oval Office meeting, Biden also thanked Kishida for his leadership on technology and economic issues. 'Let me be crystal clear, the United States is fully thoroughly, completely committed to the alliance,' he said. 'And more importantly to Japan's defense ... the defense of Japan.' Their meeting comes amid escalating tensions with China over the status of Taiwan and after Japan announced plans last month to raise defense spending to 2 percent of gross domestic product, a marked change in course for a nation that adopted a pacifist approach after World War II. U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday and told him that the United States strongly supports the defense of Japan In their meeting, Biden also thanked … [Read more...] about Biden tells Japanese prime minister that the US is ‘completely committed’ to the defense of Japan, amid rising Chinese threat

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 9 GENEVA (AP) — The question of if and how Russia competes at the Olympics hangs over the 2024 Paris Summer Games. Just as it has now for five straight Olympics during Thomas Bach’s leadership of the IOC, whose support this week for some Russians to compete in Paris was publicly challenged Friday by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Russia and its athletes have been at risk of being banned — though ultimately competed — at each Olympics since the steroid-tainted 2014 Sochi Winter Games that was Bach’s first as president of the International Olympic Committee. This time it is Russia waging war on Ukraine. Previously it was Russian state-backed doping and then Russian authorities trying to cover up evidence of that scandal. Zelenskyy wants Russia excluded from taking part in Paris while its military is occupying and attacking his country. … [Read more...] about Russia issue looms for Paris Olympics, Zelenskyy rebukes IOC

close Video No reports of violence amid release of Tyre Nichols video: Steve Harrigan Fox News correspondent Steve Harrigan joins 'The Ingraham Angle' with the latest on marches in Memphis following the release of bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols' arrest. A Democratic congressman deleted a tweet posted late Friday that described the killing of Tyre Nichols as a result of "white supremacy" — even though all of the police officers charged in relation to his death are Black. "Doesn’t matter what color those police officers are," Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., tweeted on Friday evening. "The murder of Tyre Nichols is anti-Black and the result of white supremacy," he added. The tweet was later deleted. REACTION SWIFT AFTER TYRE NICHOLS POLICE FOOTAGE RELEASED: ‘THESE MEN WERE STREET FIGHTING’ Rep. Frost's tweet about the death of Tyre Nichols. (Screenshot) The tweet had come shortly after the release of four … [Read more...] about Democrat freshman rep deletes tweet calling Tyre Nichols’ killing the ‘result of white supremacy’