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Breaking News Wed, 8 Feb 2012
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III and his sister Maria Elena Aquino-Cruz, on the platform, lead the Christening and Commissioning ceremony of the country's newly-acquired Hamilton class warship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PF15) Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at the Manila South Harbor in Manila, Philippines. The country's biggest and most modern warship will be deployed to the volatile South China Sea, according to Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Photos   Scarborough   Spratlys   UN   Wikipedia: Territorial disputes in the South China Sea  
Philippines seeks US help to counter China
| The government of Philippines President Benigno Aquino may be wading into choppy diplomatic waters by turning to the United States to counter China's aggressiveness in the South China Sea, one of th... (photo: AP / Bullit Marquez) Al Jazeera
Defending champion Rahil Gangjee, of India, watches his tee shot on the first day of the Volkswagen China Masters golf tournament in Beijing Thursday Sept. 1, 2005.
Golf   Manila   Photos   Sports   Wikipedia: Rahil Gangjee  
Gangjee hoping for a better outing in Manila
Manila: Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee, who came close to ending his title drought at the Kensville Challenge at home last month, will be hoping to draw on that form when he tees up at the ICTSI Philippi... (photo: AP / Greg Baker) Zeenews
In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, rescuers and residents search for survivors following a landslide that was triggered by Monday's magnitude- 6.9 earthquake at Guihulngan township, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines. Dozens of people were still missing Tuesday following the strong quake that triggered landslides and damaged buildings and roads on the central Philippine island. The death toll reached 22, but officials said it was likely to rise further as rescuers struggle to reach remote areas. (AP Photo/Choy Gallarde) Hopes fade for dozens buried in Philippines quake
| MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials conceded Wednesday that there was little hope of finding any survivors among 71 people still buried in landslides set off by a powerful earthquake, ... (photo: AP / Choy Gallarde) my SA
Philippines   Photos   Quake   Visayas   Wikipedia: 2012 Visayas earthquake  
In this Tuesday Feb.7, 2012 photo, rescuers and residents search for survivors following a landslide triggered by a Magnitude 6.9 earthquake at Guihulngan township, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines. Hopes fade for dozens buried in Philippines quake
| MANILA, Philippines — Philippine rescue officials say they are losing hope of finding survivors among 71 people still buried in landslides set off by a powerful earthquake. So far, 26 bodies h... (photo: AP / Choy Gallarde) Austin American Statesman
Disasters   Earthquake   Philippines   Photos   Wikipedia: 2012 Visayas earthquake  
Top Stories
A supporter of the Pakistani religious party Jamaat-e-Islami shouts during a rally against drone attacks Saturday, June 4, 2011 in Karachi, Pakistan. Drone strike leaves several dead in Pakistan
| At least 10 people have been killed in an apparent US drone attack in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal region. | Pakistani security officials said the missile strikes... (photo: AP / Fareed Khan) Al Jazeera
Drone   Pakistan   Photos   US   Wikipedia: Waziristan  
A man begs at a pedestrian crossing at Athens' main Syntagma square, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Greek PM seeks consensus on bailout plan
| Greek leaders are set to hold delayed talks to discuss the latest package of austerity measures demanded by Athens' international creditors in return for a bailout paym... (photo: AP / Dimitri Messinis) Al Jazeera
Economy   Europe   Greece   Photos   Wikipedia: Greek government debt crisis  
A broker reacts while trading in a brokerage firm in Mumbai, India, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex fell as much as 4.1 percent Mon Sensex recovers 60 points in early trade
Mumbai: The BSE benchmark index Sensex recovered nearly 60 points in early trade on Wednesday on fresh buying by funds and retailers amid a firming trend in Asian markets... (photo: AP / Rajanish Kakad) Zeenews
Mumbai   Photos   Sensex   Trade   Wikipedia: BSE SENSEX  
 A spiral type compact fluorescent lamp - CFL lamps - am1 Busted lamps pose toxic risk
|   | WHEN busted fluorescent lamps are improperly disposed of, mercury -- a potent neurotoxin -- is released into the environment, endangering the health of both worker... (photo: GNU) Journal Online
Environment   Health   People   Photos   Wikipedia: Fluorescent lamps and health  
In this photo taken on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, soldiers prepare to search for missing people at the site of a landslide at Guihulngan township, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines, after Monday's magnitude-6.9 earthquake shook at least three central Philippine provinces. Police and residents dig for earthquake survivors
| Manila: Policemen and townsfolk used sophisticated and primitive equipment as they tried digging into ten-metre deep landslides where 71 people were buried in their hom... (photo: AP) Gulf News
Earthquake   Philippines   Photos   Police   Wikipedia: 2012 Negros Oriental earthquake  
Lenovo Ideapad U8 MID. Taiwan's Acer sues former CEO over move to Lenovo
| TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan computer maker Acer Inc has sued its former chief executive, Gianfranco Lanci, saying he breached a non-compete clause in an agreement coverin... (photo: Creative Commons / Corymgrenier) Chicago Tribune
Acer   Lenovo   Photos   Taipei   Wikipedia: Lenovo  
China Japan
Chauncey Billups out for season with torn Achilles tendon
Time Warner beats Street in 4Q earnings
Chinese leaders promise pay hikes, more jobs
Hong Kong shares end up 1.5 pct, HSI at 6-mth high
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping  makes a speech at Government Flying Service in Hong Kong, Tuesday July 8, 2008. Government Flying Service was sending the rescue team to help the China's earthquake.
China morning round-up: Xi Jinping's US visit
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Jetstar Japan cleared for early take-off
In Pictures: Yayoi Kusama retrospective
Candlelight vigil
Stock futures edge higher on euro optimism
An investor looks at a stock price board at a private security company Friday June 27, 2008, in Shanghai, China. China's shares are joining the rest of the Asia market in tumbling in response to crude oil spiking above $140 a barrel for the first time. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index closed down 5.29 percent at 2748.43 points Friday.
Asia stocks rise as Greece debt deal appears near
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Singapore Malaysia
Jetstar beats AirAsia into Japan
Ga. firm to display jets at Singapore Air Show
Jetstar brings forward Japan launch date
Jetstar moves to beat AirAsia in Japan start
Two gasoline pump is been seen in Pandan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Oil hovers below $97 as traders eye US supplies
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Signs build that Iran sanctions disrupt food imports
Australia as the bad neighbour
Sanctions take toll on Iran as Asia desists
Signs build that Iran sanctions disrupt food imports
Singapore Airlines - National carrier of Singapore
World stock markets fall ahead of US jobs report
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Indonesia North & South Korea
Workers cancel plans to block access to toll road, airport
Brit to run from Bali to Jakarta for charity
Economists Expect Bank Indonesia to Maintain 6% Rate
Australia as the bad neighbour
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III and his sister Maria Elena Aquino-Cruz, on the platform, lead the Christening and Commissioning ceremony of the country's newly-acquired Hamilton class warship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PF15) Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at the Manila South Harbor in Manila, Philippines. The country's biggest and most modern warship will be deployed to the volatile South China Sea, according to Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Philippines seeks US help to counter China
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Nokia to Cut 4,000 Jobs at 3 Factories
Myanmar 'world's worst legal system' for busines
Signs build that Iran sanctions disrupt food imports
Iran Sanctions Squeeze Country's Trade
A supporter of the Pakistani religious party Jamaat-e-Islami shouts during a rally against drone attacks Saturday, June 4, 2011 in Karachi, Pakistan.
Drone strike leaves several dead in Pakistan
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Vietnam Philippines
When the U.S. Dropped Dirty Bombs on Spain
India upgrades its military with China in mind
The Dogs of War: training, deployment and the golden years
SUDAN-SOUTH SUDAN: Pressgangs "still operating in Khart
Eighty days after it fell into the ocean following the January 1966 midair collision between a nuclear-armed B-52G bomber and a KC-135 refueling tanker over Palomares, Spain, this B28RI nuclear bomb was recovered from 2,850 feet (869 meters) of water and lifted aboard the USS Petrel (note the missing tail fins and badly dented "false nose").
When the U.S. Dropped Dirty Bombs on Spain
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Philippines seeks US help to counter China
Philippines earthquake victims appeal for aid
Photo: Philippines quake
Gangjee hoping for a better outing in Manila
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III and his sister Maria Elena Aquino-Cruz, on the platform, lead the Christening and Commissioning ceremony of the country's newly-acquired Hamilton class warship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PF15) Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at the Manila South Harbor in Manila, Philippines. The country's biggest and most modern warship will be deployed to the volatile South China Sea, according to Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Philippines seeks US help to counter China
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