Three dead in Philippine school attack, suspect killed by mob school in the southern Philippines, police said. The 51-year-old male suspect was later lynched by residents who had tried to stop the attack in the Talisayan Elementary School in Zamboanga City, 875 … Philippines says rogue rebel group behind bus blast MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine…
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Oct
22
Philippines – Three dead in Philippine school attack, suspect killed by mob
Oct
22
Philippines – FACTBOX-The Philippines’ Maoist rebel movement
FACTBOX-The Philippines’ Maoist rebel movement Source: Reuters Oct 21 (Reuters) – The Philippines announced the creation of a new peace panel on Thursday to restart talks with Maoist-led rebels to end one of the world’s longest-running communist insurgencies. … 4.8 magnitude quake felt in Metro Manila, parts of Luzon A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Luzon, including…
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Oct
21
Philippines – At least 7 killed in Philippines bus blast
At least 7 killed in Philippines bus blast At least seven people killed after bomb exploded on a passenger bus on the southern island on Mindanao. At least seven people have been killed after a bomb ripped through a passenger bus in the southe… Red Cross offers hotline for journalists in distress Established on 2006,…
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Oct
21
Asia Pacific News – Facebook looks to grow Vietnam presence
Facebook looks to grow Vietnam presence Facebook says it wants to grow its presence in communist Vietnam, despite concerns over access to the site and Internet freedom in general. AXA Asia Pacific: Asia business up, Australia subdued SYDNEY, Oct 21 (Reuters) – AXA Asia Pacific said on Thursday new Asia business grew 45 percent in…
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Oct
20
Koreas – Pyongyang amusement park in full swing with 6 new rides
Pyongyang amusement park in full swing with 6 new rides While tensions remain high on the Korean Peninsula following the sinking of a South Korean warship in March, a newly renovated amusement park in Pyongyang has been providing North Korean citizens with attractions not normally associated with the communist state. The Kaeson Youth Park, refurbished…
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Oct
20
Philippines – Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Thrilla in Manila Part II?
Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Thrilla in Manila Part II? At the renowned Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines, a streamer announcing the dream fight between two of the world’s best boxers with the text that reads, Next Attraction: Thrilla in Manila Part ll. Featuring Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr, would be…
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Oct
19
Philippines – NBI releases artist's sketch of Bar exam blast suspect
NBI releases artist's sketch of Bar exam blast suspect The National Bureau of Investigation has released an artist's sketch of one of the suspects in the post-Bar examinations explosion in Manila on September 26. Terrorism, Cyberspace Attacks Are Among Major Risks to U.K., Cameron Says Prime Minister David Cameron identified international terrorism and attacks in…
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Oct
18
Asia Pacific News – Australia Slashes Papua New Guinea Aid Program
Australia Slashes Papua New Guinea Aid Program CANBERRA, 15 OCTOBER, 2010: Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Friday confirmed to slash the number of technical advisors to Papua New Guinea (PNG) by a-third in an attempt to eliminate wastage, China’s Xinhua news agency reported. Over 8,000 people in tents after floods hit West Papua, Indonesia…
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Oct
18
Philippines – Terrorism, cyber attacks top UK security threats
Terrorism, cyber attacks top UK security threats Cyber attacks, terrorism, inter-state conflict and natural disasters are the top threats to British security, officials said Monday, a day before a major military review due to include deep spending cuts. More domestic flights cancelled due to 'Juan' At least eight flights between Manila and key areas in…
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Oct
17
Koreas – Farmers begin apple harvest in N. Korea ahead of party event
Farmers begin apple harvest in N. Korea ahead of party event Framers have begun the full harvesting of apples and other fruits at a fruit farm on the outskirts of Pyongyang ahead of a closely watched conference of the North Korea’s Workers’ Party of Korea. This year’s growth and harvest of apples are ”very good,”…
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