Let's Do The News! (April 17, 2019)

- The De La Salle University lit its facade in the colors of the French flag to display solidarity in the wake of Monday's Notre Dame fire.

- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated his threat to replace all MWWS officials over water problems.

- Over 1,000 overseas Filipino workers and their families are set to be repatriated from Libya as violence intensifies in the African state.

- The changes US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has proposed in the wake of two deadly accidents of its top-selling 737 MAX aircraft were deemed “operationally suitable,” according to a draft report released by US regulators.

- Almost 300 people have been arrested in ongoing climate change protests in London that brought parts of the British capital to a standstill.

- US President Donald Trump vetoes bill to end US support for the Saudi-led Yemen war.

- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to receive formal backing to remain his position for the fifth term following his win from last week's election. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin must choose who will form the next government and is expected to pick Netanyahu to do so on Wednesday night after final election results are announced.

- Nissan celebrates 50 years of the GT-R with a special model featuring three two-tone exterior colors, grey interior, and other special treatments. In addition, the GT-R NISMO has been upgraded for 2020 model year.



- The new Lincoln Corsair crossover was unveiled at NY Auto Show, serving as a replacement for the MKC.



- Former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn has been charged with fraud over dieselgate and could face 10 years in prison.

- An all-digital edition of the Xbox One S has been announced and will be released this May.

- The next PlayStation will have 8K functionality and backwards compatibility.

- The creator of Lupin III, Monkey Punch, passed away due to pneumonia.

TTFN!!!