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Mindanao peace, storm rehab to figure in talks with Clinton

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MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) US assistance in the resolution of conflicts in Mindanao and the rehabilitation of storm-ravaged are among the topics for discussion between President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and US State Secretary Hillary Clinton next week, officials said Saturday. Malacañang officials welcomed the whirlwind visit of Clinton to Manila next Thursday ahead of the Asia Pacific... »

Text tax no solution, say consumers

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MANILA, Philippines—TXTmate, a consumer movement, Sunday criticized the proposed 5-centavo tax on text messages as a dangerous measure that would not address the real problem of cellphone users—access costs that are the highest in Asia. In a press statement, TXTmate spokesperson Marcelino G. »

SMC share swap gets warm reception

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Most Read Business Singapore firms betting big on RP Cash-rich locals fueling stock market rally In Pangasinan, there's chicken to die for Move over, GNP: Ready for GNH? Gov't presses Congress on 'sin tax' bill Follow-through buying seen lifting stocks Airline to invest $10M in Subic Trans-Asia junks biofuels venture With leadership comes humility... »

Baby rescued from Taiwan floods

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Rescue teams in Taiwan have continued to evacuate survivors, including young children who... »

Thai govt to challenge ‘Merchant of Death’ ruling

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BANGKOK (AFP) – Thailand's government will appeal against a court decision rejecting a US request for the extradition of Russian alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout, an official said Thursday. Bout, who has been dubbed the "Merchant of Death", has been fighting extradition since his March 2008 arrest in Bangkok while allegedly agreeing to supply... »

Pakistan attacks kill anti-Taliban elders

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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) – A suicide bombing and gun attack in northwest Pakistan on Thursday killed six people, including three prominent anti-Taliban tribal elders, officials said. A bomber strapped with explosives and riding a motorbike killed Malik Khadeen, one of his relatives and two passers-by after ramming the.. »

Pakistan pounds Taliban commander’s bases

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PARACHINAR, Pakistan - Helicopter gunships pummeled a key Taliban commander's bases in Pakistan's northwest, killing at least 12 insurgents Thursday as government forces ratcheted up pressure on the militants following their top leader's reported death, officials said. Military helicopters destroyed several bases and hideouts Thursday morning near the Kurram and Aurakzai tribal regions run... »

Taiwanese hauled to safety across raging river

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SINFA, Taiwan (AP) -- Terrified survivors of Typhoon Morakot were pulled to safety along cables slung across a raging river, five days after dozens of their fellow villagers died in flash floods, as criticism mounted Thursday over Taiwan's response to the disaster. »

Afghanistan’s presidential election

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Afghans are heading to the polls next week in the country's second presidential election. »

US tightens financial noose on North Korea

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WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is moving to freeze the assets of a North Korean... »

Fresh Violence Erupts in Southern Afghanistan

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A fresh wave of violence has hit parts of southern Afghanistan, raising the number of dead civilians and troops just nine days ahead of the country's presidential elections. Kandahar and Khost provinces in AfghanistanAfghan officials Tuesday said separate roadside bombs targeted civilian vehicles in Kandahar province »

Reality TV big business in India

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Reality television is proving a... »

Obama condemns conviction of Burma figure

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WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says the conviction of a Myanmar opposition leader is a violation of "the universal... »

U.S. sanctions North Korea bank on weapons concerns

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United... »