Monday, December 10, 2018

Let's Do The News! (December 10, 2018)



- Government security officials defended before senators their proposal to extend the implementation of martial law in Mindanao, wherein some have pushed for a six-month extension instead of another year.

- The plunder trial for former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile is slated on February 19, 2019, as confirmed by the Sandiganbayan Third Division.

- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appointed retired military official Yusop A. Jimlani as new Presidential adviser on local extremist groups concerns.

Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV posted bail at the Pasay City Regional Trial Court for the libel case filed against him by Presidential son and former Davao City vice mayor Paolo Z. Duterte in connection with the P6.4-billion drug shipment smuggled at the Bureau of Customs.

- New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern offered a heartfelt apology to the family of murdered British backpacker Grace Millane, as the man accused of killing the young traveler made his first court appearance.

- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is staring at election losses in big heartland states, polls show, suggesting that farm distress and a lack of jobs for growing numbers of young people could prove stumbling blocks for his re-election bid in May.

- Arab nations are in talks with the United States for a new security agreement to protect the Middle East from "external aggression", according to Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir.

- General Motors battles the Trump administration to retain tax credit for electric cars as the United States' biggest carmaker tries to deal with the political fallout triggered by its plans to shutter several US factories and shed thousands of workers.

- The McLaren 720S gets its new Spider version.

2019 McLaren 720S Spider


- Sepang is back on the global motorsport scene as it will serve as the finale for the 2019 FIA WTCR as well as a two-parter for the FIA Endurance World Championship.

- British police made a Psycho-Pass-style AI that will predict crimes before they happen.

- In Game 3 of the 2018 PBA Governor's Cup Finals, Alaska Aces trails by 2-1 after defeating the Magnolia Hotshots at the score of 100-71.

TTFN!!!

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