The Philippine Star - October 28, 2020

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October 28, 2020

Protests flare in Italy vs virus restrictions

TURIN (Reuters) – Protests flared across Italy on Monday against a new round of government restrictions aimed at curbing a resurgent coronavirus, with violence reported in at least two major northern cities, Milan and Turin.

2 mins

Trump celebrates as SC nominee confirmed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump revealed in one of his signature achievements on Monday at a White House ceremony to celebrate US Senate confirmation of his third Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, eight days before the election.

2 mins

US approves $2.4-B harpoon missile sale to Taiwan

WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States on Monday said it had approved a $2.4-billion sale of 100 Harpoon coastal defense systems to Taiwan, defying Beijing’s anger over a $1-billion missile deal last week.

1 min

LPGA Tour: Pagdanganan ‘whacks it' like no other

There’s a new young Asian talent to follow on the LPGA Tour, and for a change, she’s not South Korean, Japanese or Thai – but from the Philippines.

2 mins

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