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Philippines
Aquino: Raps vs Arroyo filed November
Inquirer.net - Christian V. Esguerra, Marlon Ramos -4 hours ago
FACING FOREIGN MEDIA President Aquino answers questions from the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines during Wednesday's forum at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati City.
Charges vs Arroyo to be filed in November: AquinoBusinessWorld Online
GMA may face graft indictment by NovemberPhilippine Star
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Aquino criticised by Marcos family over burial
gulfnews.com - Barbara Mae Dacanay - 3 hours ago
Manila: President Benigno Aquino was criticised by the family of former strongman Ferdinand Marcos, for saying with finality it would be the 'height of injustice' to allow a hero's burial for the former strongman ...
Aquino backs PAL bid to restructure operations
Inquirer.net - Norman Bordadora - 6 hours ago
President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday recognized the need of Philippine Airlines, which he describes as the country's only air carrier capable of reaching millions of distressed Filipino migrants, to restructure its operations ...
From the jaws of respect and esteem BusinessWorld Online
Technical knockout? Philippine Star
CA confirms Roxas as DOTC secretary
Journal Online - Jun Icban Legaspi - 3 hours ago
THE Commission on Appointment (CA) confirmed yesterday the appointment of Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Mar Roxas II upon a speedy recommendation for his affirmation by the Senate committee on transportation and ...
Mar breezes through CA Philippine Star
Mar and Korina 'trying very hard' to have baby ABS CBN News
European debt woes abort Slovak president's 3-day visit
Inquirer.net - 4 hours ago
By Jerry E. Esplanada A political emergency back home related to the European debt crisis has prompted Slovak Republic President Ivan Gasparovic to postpone his three-day official visit to the Philippines.
Slovak leader defers visit Philippine Star
'Ramon' slows down further, moves towards West Philippine Sea
Inquirer.net - 1 hour ago
MANILA, Philippines—Tropical Depression “Ramon” has further slowed down as it moves towards the West Philippine Sea, the state-run weather bureau said early Thursday.
'Ramon' bringing heavy rains to Metro Manila ABS CBN News
Storm weakens; Visayas bears brunt BusinessWorld Online
Senate recommends graft raps vs Mike A over helicopters
Philippine Star - Christina Mendez - 7 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - The Senate Blue Ribbon committee has recommended the filing of charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo and his brother, Rep.
Senators to file case vs. people behind chopper deal Inquirer.net
Budget office releases P32M for Cordillera preschools
Sun.Star - Jm Agreda - 6 hours ago
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III recently ordered the Department of Budget and Management to release P32.5 million in support of the preschool Education for All program of the Department of Education (DepEd).
Volunteer teachers to get pay as DBM releases P1.4B for pre-school education Philippine Information Agency
Senate shelves reproductive health bill
Inquirer.net - Christian V. Esguerra - 6 hours ago
The Senate on Wednesday placed on hold all pending bills, including the controversial RH measure, to give way to plenary deliberations on the proposed P1.8-trillion national budget for 2012.
Senate defers debates on RH bill Philippine Star
RH bill in Senate pushed back till 2012 ABS CBN News
P-Noy: No investment pullout amid NPA attacks on mining firms
Philippine Star - Delon Porcalla - 7 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Foreign mining companies are not pulling out their investments in the country following the recent raid by New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Surigao del ...
P-Noy: No pullout of foreign investors Journal Online
Philippine army falsely tags children as rebels: HRW
Arab News - Manny Mogato - 9 hours ago
MANILA: Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday accused the Philippine army of fabricating stories that some children it had taken into custody were Maoist rebels and urged the government to end harassment of children in ...
Farmer tags scion in Mindanao massacre
Gulf Today - Manolo B.Jara - 2 hours ago
MANILA: A farmer on Wednesday positively identified scion of a powerful and rival clan as the one he saw at the scene in the massacre of 57 people in Maguindanao province in Mindanao in late 2009.
Massacre: Andal Jr. tagged anew Manila Bulletin
4 drug pushers nabbed in Zambo
Minda News - 14 minutes ago
By Mindanews | Thursday| October 13, 2011 | Filed under: Top Stories ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/12 October) - Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) have arrested four alleged big time drug pushers dealing shabu (methamphetamine ...
4 arrested in Zamboanga for shabu possession ABS CBN News
4 drug pushers fall Sun.Star
2 soldiers wounded in bomb explosion in Compostela Valley
Philippine Star - 10 hours ago
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (Xinhua) -- Two government soldiers were wounded in an improvised bomb explosion in southern Philippines early Wednesday, police and military officials said.
2 soldiers hurt in blast Journal Online
Compostela blast Manila Bulletin
1 killed in Butuan mine collapse; 33 Dinagat families displaced by floods
Inquirer.net - 8 hours ago
By Franklin A. Caliguid BUTUAN City, Philippines—A person was killed in a mine tunnel cave-in while some 33 families, or 164 persons, have been displaced by floods caused by incessant rain spawned by Tropical Depression Ramon, the Office of Civil ...
Landslide kills 1 in Butuan ABS CBN News
Tropical storm 'Ramon' claims first fatality Manila Bulletin
Rebels free 6 vendors tagged as military 'spies'
Inquirer.net - 9 hours ago
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—Communist guerrillas on Tuesday freed six mattress vendors kept captive for 56 days on suspicion they were spying for the military.
Communist rebels free 6 traders Sun.Star
Communist rebels release 6 bed vendors ABS CBN News
US ambassador formally apologises for remark
gulfnews.com - Barbara Mae Dacanay - 3 hours ago
Manila: American ambassador Harry Thomas has formally apologised to Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, for having insisted that 40 per cent of foreign male tourists come to the Philippines for sex tourism, ...
Case closed, De Lima says of Thomas remarksInquirer.net
De Lima commends US envoy for apology ABS CBN News
Interface with leaders of Senapati district sets NPF poll ball rolling...
E-Pao.net - 2 hours ago
Imphal, October 12 2011: The Naga People's Front (NPF) has started devising election strategies to field the most qualified candidates in 11 seats for the 10th Manipur Legislative elections with a vision to make NPF a formidable political force in the ...
Tokheho's charges 'misleading': NPF Nagaland Post
COA scores Ombudsman 'shopping spree' in 2010
ABS CBN News - 8 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Government auditors reveal the Office of the Ombudsman under Merceditas Gutierrez went on a shopping spree last year, exceeding budget allocations for motor vehicles, books, medical supplies and special events.
Pope may name Manila Archbishop's replacement before Christmas
GMANews.TV - 20 hours ago
Pope Benedict XVI may appoint before Christmas the replacement of Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, who surpassed the retirement age for bishops four years ago.
Pope to appoint new Manila archbishop ABS CBN News
Cardinal Rosales retiring Inquirer.net
Business
The toxic tide: Massive oil spill threatens environmental disaster
Mirror.co.uk - Alun Palmer - 20 minutes ago
A STRICKEN cargo ship lies on a reef spewing tonnes of oil into the clear, blue seas off the coast of New Zealand. Hundreds of seabirds and fish already lie dead and an environmental catastrophe threatens one of ...
Salvors back on board stricken ship RenaNEWS.com.au
Slovakia ready to clear euro-zone bailout fund
The Australian - Charles Forelle - 21 minutes ago
IT NOW appears that the world, at long last, can take its eyes off Bratislava. Slovakia's largest opposition party, after a bit of parliamentary gamesmanship, cleared the way for the country to endorse changes to the €440bn ($599bn) euro-zone bailout ...
Slovakia Says No to Europe's Bailouts Wall Street Journal
Foreign direct investments still at only half of 2009 levels - BSP
GMANews.TV - 3 hours ago
Foreign direct investment (FDI) levels from January to July this year remain subdued compared to the highs of 2009, according to latest official figures from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which attributes the decline to global economic factors ...
August bank lending expands 19.8% Manila Bulletin
July foreign direct investments smallest in nine months -- BSPBusinessWorld Online
Flood Fears in Bangkok Spur Run on Food, Supplies
The Chosun Ilbo - 4 minutes ago
Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok have cleared supermarket shelves of food and water as they brace for flood waters to reach the city in the coming days.
SMC Global Shelves Planned $631 Million IPO Due To Volatile Market
Fox Business - Cris Larano - 13 hours ago
MANILA -(Dow Jones)- SMC Global Power Holdings Inc. has called off what was set to be the Philippines' largest ever initial public offering because of volatility in the equities market, the power generation unit of conglomerate San ...
MF Global Holdings Up 2.2%, Shares Break Through Resistance (MF) Financial News Network Online
OIL FUTURES: Crude Has 1st Loss In 6 Sessions But Just Barely
Wall Street Journal - Christian Berthelsen - 1 hour ago
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Crude-oil futures broke their five-session streak of gains Wednesday, settling slightly lower on mild trading.
Brent reaches $112 on data, EFSF deal hopesPakistan Daily Times
Oil mixed as demand outlook cut Sydney Morning Herald
Cebu Pacific spares Gensan tuna exporters from losses
Sun.Star - Bong S. Sarmiento - 8 hours ago
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Contrary to reports, the transport of fresh tuna bound for the foreign markets has not been affected by the ongoing labor dispute between the management and workers of Philippine Airlines (PAL), ...
Gov't readies strategy for industries
BusinessWorld Online - 7 hours ago
A STRATEGY is being readied to help big firms as well as small- and medium-scale enterprises (SME) thrive amid challenging market conditions, the government's Trade chief said yesterday at the start of the three-day 37th Philippine Business Conference ...
Rescue PAL PCCI Urges Government Manila Bulletin
San Miguel beer unit to raise P20 billion
BusinessWorld Online - 7 hours ago
SAN MIGUEL Brewery, Inc. will issue P20 billion worth of bonds to refinance debt maturing in 2012, a disclosure to the local bourse yesterday showed.
SMC brewery unit to issue P20B worth of bonds Inquirer.net
PUVs to pay cheaper insurance
Tempo - Kris Bayos - 42 minutes ago
Manila, Philippines - Operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) will soon pay cheaper insurance premium for their passengers' insurance coverage but there will be an increase of benefits accorded to dependents of victims of fatal road ...
PNoy rules out additional rice imports
Philippine Star - 12 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- President Aquino said Wednesday that the country is not importing additional rice despite crop losses from typhoons Pedring and Quiel.
Govt says typhoon damage climbs to 1M T rice ABS CBN News
Offices, establishments urged to observe 'Juan Time'
Sun.Star - 6 hours ago
ILIGAN CITY - City councilors here are supporting the resolution endorsed by fellow legislator Councilor Michelle Sweet urging all local and national offices to base their watches on Philippine Standard Time (PST).
Cooperative Month launched through distribution of livelihood assistance Philippine Information Agency
Relief rally boosts markets
Financial Post (blog) - Jin Lee - 34 minutes ago
Buoyed by optimism that Slovakia will approve changes to a euro zone rescue fund, the Dow Jones Industrial Average erased its 2011 losses at points in the afternoon, before closing up 0.9% to 11518.85 points.
Stocks rise on hopes for solving European crisisChristian Science Monitor
Japan's hot, hip fashion brand coming to Philippines
Inquirer.net - Thelma Sioson San Juan - 4 hours ago
When Uniqlo will finally open in Manila has been the subject of talk primarily because this Japanese casual brand now has a sizeable following among young Filipinos who deem its clothes affordable but hip, and of lasting quality.
Fast Retailing sets sights on US expansion Financial Times
First Look: Uniqlo's New Fifth Avenue Airport FlagshipEsquire (blog)
Philippine Bonds Fall on Speculation Revenue Collection to Slow
BusinessWeek - Lilian Karunungan - 12 hours ago
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Philippine 10-years bonds fell, halting five days of gains, on speculation revenue collection will slow after the government cut its growth forecast for the economy.
Philippines Cuts Growth Targets, Unveils Stimulus Wall Street Journal
Philippines cuts growth, trade forecasts for 2011, 2012 The Malaysian Insider
David Cameron drinks claret at lunch after unemployment hits 17-year high
Mirror.co.uk - Jason Beattie - 19 minutes ago
BRITAIN's jobless total hit a 17-year high yesterday - as Prime Minister David Cameron hit the bottle. The grim figures showed the number out of work rose by 114000 between June and August to 2.57 million, ...
UK jobless rate hits 17-year high Sydney Morning Herald
Australian winemakers tempt Chinese palates to secure future
Reuters - Claro Cortes IV, Farah Master - 1 hour ago
1 of 5. A wine critic smells red wine during the Chateau Haut Brion wine-tasting event in Beijing, in this file picture taken April 18, 2007.
Aussie wine makers tempt Chinese palates to secure futureBusinessWorld Online
A guide to fish oil supplements
Sydney Star Observer - George Forgan-Smith - 22 minutes ago
Fish oil is a supplement with a proven track record of health benefits and little in the way of side effects. If I were to recommend one single supplement, fish oil would be it.
Teenagers benefit from fish oil Philippine Star
Greek tax inspectors to strike, protests spread
Reuters - Harry Papachristou, Renee Maltezou -8 hours ago
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek tax inspectors will go on strike next week to protest against planned wage and pension cuts, threatening more disruption to revenue collection efforts that are already falling behind ...
Report On Greek Finances Expected By Early Next Week - EU Source Wall Street Journal
Emirates in Dh204m deal to sponsor UK cable car
gulfnews.com - Shweta Jain - 4 hours ago
Called Emirates Air Line, the cable car system will run between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Victoria Docks. It is expected to carry two million passengers annually when completed next year, with the stations...
Sports
Azkals need rock-solid team for AFC
The Azkals parade after winning against Nepal at the Rizal Memorial football field. JUN MENDOZA MANILA, Philippines - After ending their 2011 campaign with a 4-0 rout of Nepal ...
Azkals close year with bang Manila Bulletin
Azkals will compete next in 2012 Challenge Cup ABS CBN News
Stags torn to shreds in Lions' den
San Sebastian Stag Michael Miranda grabs the leather in an aerial battle with Red Lions Kyle (15) and Jake Pascual. JUN MENDOZA MANILA, Philippines - Fil-Aussie Anthony Semerad ...
Red Lions crush Stags, force KO for No. 1 Inquirer.net
Cone, B-Meg get past Alaska 81-75
MANILA: It was the game everyone waited for: Tim Cone, the new B-Meg head coach, facing his former ball club of 22 years he guided to 13 championships, Alaska.
Cone, BMeg scores first win after nipping Alaska Inquirer.net
Undermanned Bolts jolt Clickers with stiff defense
Jojo Duncil of Shopinas loses the ball as Mark Isip (8) and Mark Yee of Meralco Bolts swat it away in midair in last night's encounter at the Big Dome.
Taulava boosts Meralco past Shopinas ABS CBN News
Bolts keep Clickers winless Malaya
Eddiva leads 5 Phl wushu bets to world quarterfinals
Philippine Star - 7 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Six Filipino sanda fighters, led by veteran Mark Eddiva, toppled their respective rivals to advance to the quarterfinal round of the 11th Wushu World Championships and move within a win from securing at least bronze medals in ...
Six wushu bets reach 'Worlds' quarterfinal Inquirer.net
Are Manny Pacquiao, Bob Arum Lying About Floyd Mayweather, PEDs?
Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank head honcho Bob Arum are great at what they do - there's no denying that. At the same time, part of what makes them so great at what they do is their invariable ability to spin information and utilize the media in masterful ...
Manny Pacquiao worried about Marquez…ThyBlackMan
Pacquiao vs Marquez COUNTDOWN: One Month Until the Much-Anticipated Fight International Business Times
Rain delays start of Game 4 of ALCS
DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers waited out another patch of rain in the AL championship series Wednesday, finally starting Game 4 after a delay of 2 hours, 13 minutes.
Live blog: Tigers, Rangers battling in pivotal Game 4Detroit Free Press
More wet weather in ALCS: Rain delays start of Game 4 between Tigers and Rangers Winnipeg Free Press
NBA owners and union to meet with mediator on Monday
Fox News - 12 minutes ago
New York, NY - NBA owners and players will meet with a federal mediator on Monday to try and make progress towards ending the strike that has resulted in the cancellation of the first two weeks of the season.
Surprise in NBA dispute - it's not about the moneyNew Zealand Herald
Money not biggest roadblock Stuff.co.nz
Salvador goes for Order of Merit title
Journal Online - 3 hours ago
Coming off a record romp and with frontrunner Juvic Pagunsan out for the rest of the season, Elmer Salvador sets his sights on re-claiming the Order of Merit crown with three legs left on the ICTSI Philippine Golf Tour.
Salvador eyes ICTSI Merit crown Manila Bulletin
'Marvelous' says he'll be back with a vengeance
MANILA, Philippines - Once considered the future of Philippine boxing only to fade as fast as his rise, “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona claims he's a changed young man as he revives ...
Sonsona, Jacobo Promise a Great Fight, No Predictions BoxingScene.com
REMEMBER THIS MOMENT IN TIMEPhilBoxing.com
D-League teams in action
Journal Online - 3 hours ago
IT will be Pacific Pipes against PC Gilmore and Cafe France against Cebuana Lhuillier at the start of the Cebuana Lhuillier-Pera Padala Invitationals at the San Juan Arena in San Juan today.
Warmup tilt Manila Bulletin
Carlo Biado national grand champion;
UP-AND-COMING. Carlo Biado bagged the overall championship in the 2011 National Pool Open after making the finals of all three events.
Orcollo reaches National Open 9-Ball semis ABS CBN News
No hacking in cricket case: reporter
Sydney Morning Herald - 18 minutes ago
Salman Butt leaves court. Photo: AP The former investigations editor at Rupert Murdoch's News of the World tabloid has denied that his story allegedly exposing spot-fixing in Pakistan cricket was the result of phone hacking.
spot-fixing bust 'not from hacking' The Australian
Red Cubs complete 18-game sweep
MANILA, Philippines - San Beda accomplished what it had failed to do last year as it whipped rival San Sebastian, 96-68, to complete a record 18-game sweep of the elimination ...
National Open: Tac, Valdez on target
Inquirer.net - 7 hours ago
By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—Even with little preparation, Nathaniel “Tac” Padilla still proved he's more than equal to the challenge.
Nat'l shootfest: Padilla, Valdez shine Journal Online
National shootfest: Padilla, Valdez shine Manila Bulletin
Wales set to be without pivotal pair in semi-final
Two of the fastest-improving members of a Wales team who suddenly find themselves 80 minutes or so from a first World Cup final have been slowed to a standstill by injury just at the wrong moment and are significant doubts ...
Ellis warns Wales of French threat ESPNScrum.com
Manchester to lead way for English clubs in Euros
Two Manchester City players scored at the Stade de France in Paris on Tuesday night, but only one of them is certain to feature at the European Championship next summer.
Football: Revitalised Nasri relishes qualifying strikeThe Express Tribune
In-form Andy Murray on course to master his London finals
The Guardian - 23 minutes ago
Andy Murray is keen to be as fresh as possible for the ATP World Tour Finals in London at the end of the year. Photograph: Chinafotopress/Getty Images Andy Murray may be thousands of miles from home but his heart is lodged firmly in the Greenwich ...
Ebden marches on Sky News Australia
Murray is happy to say bye bye The Sun
Solar cars checked in first day of World Solar Challenge
Solar cars from around the world have arrived in Darwin, gathered at the showgrounds where checking and testing began this morning ahead of the race next week.
TAFE out to shine Messenger News
Two UK teams ready for World Solar Car ChallengeTheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk (blog)
Mayweather Sr. hints at Pacquiao's PED use anew
ABS CBN News - 17 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Floyd Mayweather Sr. continues to hint that Filipino boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is using performance enhancing drugs (PED), even as the pound-for-pound king has a pending defamation case filed against Mayweather Sr.
Southeast Asia
India, Vietnam ink pacts on oil exploration, extradition
Indian Express - 33 minutes ago
In an effort to boost strategic and economic ties, India and Vietnam on Wednesday signed an agreement on oil exploration along with an extradition treaty.
India Inc firms up footprint in Vietnam Business Standard
Aquino criticised by Marcos family over burial
gulfnews.com - Barbara Mae Dacanay - 3 hours ago
Manila: President Benigno Aquino was criticised by the family of former strongman Ferdinand Marcos, for saying with finality it would be the 'height of injustice' to allow a hero's burial for the former strongman ...
Aquino: Raps vs Arroyo filed November
Inquirer.net - Christian V. Esguerra, Marlon Ramos -4 hours ago
FACING FOREIGN MEDIA President Aquino answers questions from the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines during Wednesday's forum at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati City.
Charges vs Arroyo to be filed in November: AquinoBusinessWorld Online
GMA may face graft indictment by NovemberPhilippine Star
Aquino backs PAL bid to restructure operations
Inquirer.net - Norman Bordadora - 6 hours ago
President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday recognized the need of Philippine Airlines, which he describes as the country's only air carrier capable of reaching millions of distressed Filipino migrants, to restructure its operations ...
From the jaws of respect and esteem BusinessWorld Online
Technical knockout? Philippine Star
CA confirms Roxas as DOTC secretary
Journal Online - Jun Icban Legaspi - 3 hours ago
THE Commission on Appointment (CA) confirmed yesterday the appointment of Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Mar Roxas II upon a speedy recommendation for his affirmation by the Senate committee on transportation and ...
Mar breezes through CA Philippine Star
Mar and Korina 'trying very hard' to have baby ABS CBN News
Orchard Road open to hawking
Hong Kong Standard - 3 hours ago
Pesky birds used to doing their business on pedestrians heading along Orchard Road had better watch out. For watching them like hawks may soon be, well, hawks.
Hawks to scare off birds from Singapore street The Asian Age
Guard Post Window Damaged In Protest Demo Outside Malaysian Embassy In Jakarta
Bernama - Ahmad Fuad Yahya - 10 hours ago
JAKARTA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Issues concerning the Malaysia-Indonesia border in West Kalimantan which were played up by the Indonesian media caused a group of Indonesians to stage a demonstration outside the Malaysian embassy here ...
Minister questions demand for 'hard diplomacy'Jakarta Post
M'sia told to ensure all terms under MoU implementedThe Sun Daily
European debt woes abort Slovak president's 3-day visit
Inquirer.net - 4 hours ago
By Jerry E. Esplanada A political emergency back home related to the European debt crisis has prompted Slovak Republic President Ivan Gasparovic to postpone his three-day official visit to the Philippines.
Slovak leader defers visit Philippine Star
US ambassador formally apologises for remark
gulfnews.com - Barbara Mae Dacanay - 3 hours ago
Manila: American ambassador Harry Thomas has formally apologised to Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, for having insisted that 40 per cent of foreign male tourists come to the Philippines for sex tourism, ...
Case closed, De Lima says of Thomas remarksInquirer.net
De Lima commends US envoy for apology ABS CBN News
'Ramon' slows down further, moves towards West Philippine Sea
Inquirer.net - 1 hour ago
MANILA, Philippines—Tropical Depression “Ramon” has further slowed down as it moves towards the West Philippine Sea, the state-run weather bureau said early Thursday.
'Ramon' bringing heavy rains to Metro Manila ABS CBN News
Storm weakens; Visayas bears brunt BusinessWorld Online
Nakhon Sawan chief declares disaster area
Bangkok Post - 4 hours ago
Nakhon Sawan governor Chairot Meedaeng has declared his province an emergency disaster area as floodwaters continue to bear down on the lower northern province.
PM: Many provinces may be under water for two months Thai News Agency MCOT
Senate recommends graft raps vs Mike A over helicopters
Philippine Star - Christina Mendez - 7 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - The Senate Blue Ribbon committee has recommended the filing of charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo and his brother, Rep.
Senators to file case vs. people behind chopper deal Inquirer.net
Budget office releases P32M for Cordillera preschools
Sun.Star - Jm Agreda - 6 hours ago
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III recently ordered the Department of Budget and Management to release P32.5 million in support of the preschool Education for All program of the Department of Education (DepEd).
Volunteer teachers to get pay as DBM releases P1.4B for pre-school education Philippine Information Agency
Judge in UN-backed Cambodian court pledges to press on after colleague resigns
UN News Centre - 3 hours ago
The national co-investigating judge in the United Nations-backed Cambodian genocide tribunal today affirmed that he will continue to fulfil his mandate independently and in compliance with the principles stipulated in the law, despite the resignation ...
Farmer tags scion in Mindanao massacre
Gulf Today - Manolo B.Jara - 2 hours ago
MANILA: A farmer on Wednesday positively identified scion of a powerful and rival clan as the one he saw at the scene in the massacre of 57 people in Maguindanao province in Mindanao in late 2009.
Massacre: Andal Jr. tagged anew Manila Bulletin
Philippine army falsely tags children as rebels: HRW
Arab News - Manny Mogato - 9 hours ago
MANILA: Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday accused the Philippine army of fabricating stories that some children it had taken into custody were Maoist rebels and urged the government to end harassment of children in ...
Nakhon Sawan totally submerged
Bangkok Post - 5 hours ago
The province governor has declared the disaster area so that emergency fund can be immediately used to repair the damages and help evacuuate residents to high grounds.
Two men arrested for suspected loan shark activities
AsiaOne - 9 hours ago
Two men have been arrested by the Singapore Police Force for suspected involvement in loan shark activities and consumption of controlled drugs.
Police arrests 2 loanshark runners Straits Times
Two nabbed for suspected loansharking activitiesChannel News Asia
PDEA bags drug supplier
Journal Online - Cesar Reyes - 3 hours ago
A Tsinoy allegedly supplying shabu to jeepney drivers in Baguio City was arrested for possession of eight sachets of the illegal drug in a sting operation Monday night.
4 drug pushers fall Sun.Star
4 drug pushers nabbed in Zambo Minda News
2 soldiers wounded in bomb explosion in Compostela Valley
Philippine Star - 10 hours ago
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (Xinhua) -- Two government soldiers were wounded in an improvised bomb explosion in southern Philippines early Wednesday, police and military officials said.
2 soldiers hurt in blast Journal Online
Compostela blast Manila Bulletin
World
Israel and Palestinians celebrate swap deal
Financial Times - 4 minutes ago
By Vita Bekker in Jerusalem Israelis and Palestinians celebrated a prisoner exchange deal on Wednesday, while their leaders hoped the agreement would boost their popular support.
Hezbollah praises Hamas prisoner deal as victory The Daily Star
Obama, Saudi king discuss alleged Iranian plot
San Jose Mercury News - 6 minutes ago
AP WASHINGTON—The White House says President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (ab-DUHL'-uh) have discussed a foiled plot allegedly masterminded by Iran to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in Washington.
Iran terror plot: used car salesman they called scarface Telegraph.co.uk
Gaddafi son 'captured in Sirte'
BBC News - 22 minutes ago
Reports from Libya say one of the sons of ousted leader Col Muammar Gaddafi has been captured. News agencies quoted figures from the National Transitional Council as saying Mutassim Gaddafi had been seized in the family's embattled hometown of Sirte.
Gaddafi's son 'held' in Sirte onslaught The Independent
Myanmar releases dissidents, keeps many locked up
CBS News - Matthew Pennington, Jim Gomez -18 minutes ago
Myanmar prisoners walk out of Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. Myanmar has begun releasing more then 6300 prisoners but has held back on freeing some prominent political prisoners.
A president's first faltering steps to enlightenment The Independent
'Underwear bomber' pleads guilty
Sky News Australia - 11 minutes ago
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'Underpants bomber' pleads guilty The Independent
Leading article: A backward step for Ukraine
The Independent - 21 minutes ago
With a circle of blonde plaits framing her head like a halo, Julia Tymoshenko still looks the popular heroine who led the pro-democracy Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004.
Taking Out Tymoshenko New Yorker (blog)
Senators urge House to pass China sanctions bill
Kansas City Star - 8 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of senators from states hit especially hard by the economy on Wednesday hailed Senate passage of a bill that would impose trade sanctions on China if Beijing doesn't stop propping up the yuan.
China urges US to block currency Bill TODAYonline
Egyptian army denies blame for Christian deaths
Canada.com - Richard Spencer - 24 minutes ago
A Coptic Christian priest looks at the Saint Mary Church, which was set on fire during clashes between Muslims and Christians in the heavily populated area of Imbaba in Cairo in this May ...
Egypt generals on defensive over fallout from deadly clashes The Daily Star
Siddiqui: Chill breeze in Arab Spring Toronto Star
Bombings target Iraqi police
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
Five explosions targeting local police shook the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, within the span of an hour Wednesday morning, killing at least 22 and wounding about 70, according to individuals with the Interior Ministry and police.
Pakistan must help solve Afghanistan: Clinton
The Express Tribune - 22 minutes ago
By Reuters Clinton said the United States had no choice but to work with Pakistan in trying to stabilise neighbouring Afghanistan.
U S cannot abandon Pakistan relationship - ClintonMoneycontrol.com
India, Vietnam ink pacts on oil exploration, extradition
Indian Express - 33 minutes ago
In an effort to boost strategic and economic ties, India and Vietnam on Wednesday signed an agreement on oil exploration along with an extradition treaty.
India Inc firms up footprint in Vietnam Business Standard
Lee makes unprecedented visit to Pentagon
Korea Times - 16 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak paid an unprecedented visit to the Pentagon on Wednesday and received a briefing from top American military officials on North Korea and other security issues, the presidential office said.
Next moves uncertain on Obama jobs bill
Stuff.co.nz - 36 minutes ago
President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies in the Senate promise additional votes on pieces of the president's $447 billion jobs bill, but how those pieces might be arranged and when the votes might be taken is up in the air.
GOP: the party of maybe? Washington Post (blog)
Next moves uncertain on Obama jobs bill Houston Chronicle
Carbon tax bill is good news for Australia
The Guardian - 1 hour ago
Thanks to a narrow victory for the government, Australia now looks likely to join the EU and New Zealand in introducing a comprehensive policy to make carbon polluters pay for the damage they cause.
Labor vows to fight for carbon plan WA Business News (subscription)
'Brave' Gillard passes carbon tax Crikey (blog)
'merchant of death' goes on trial in US
The Australian - 34 minutes ago
''Merchant of Death'' Viktor Bout in a Thai jail before his extradition to the US. Source: AP ANTI-aircraft missiles, millions of bullets, tons of explosive - prosecutors say so-called "merchant of death" Viktor Bout was ready to deliver weapons by the ...
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Two killed as Hurricane Jova slams into Mexico's Pacific coast
Globe and Mail - Adriana Gomez Licon - 1 hour ago
Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico— AP Hurricane Jova flooded the streets of Mexico's main Pacific port with torrential rain on Wednesday, inundating popular beach resorts and killing at least two people in a mud slide.
Hurricane Jova The Seattle Times
Putin's Meeting with Hu Overshadowed by Pending Gas Deal
Arirang News - 13 minutes ago
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing on Wednesday before departing back to Russia, completing his two-day trip.
Russia-China: New Level Of Economic Ties Eurasia Review
Putin: Russia, China Close to Resolving Gas Price Dispute Voice of America
Liberia's Johnson-Sirleaf Leads Vote Counting, Center Says
BusinessWeek - Emily Bowers, Terrence Sesay -38 minutes ago
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Liberian President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf led in early unofficial returns from yesterday's election, according to a tally compiled by the Liberia Media Center today.
Liberia's Sirleaf just ahead: partial vote tally Reuters Canada
'Prince charming of the Himalayas' set to tie knot
AFP - Adam Plowright - 1 hour ago
PUNAKHA, Bhutan - Bhutan's 31-year-old king marries a student 10 years his junior on Thursday in an isolated valley high in the Himalayas where thousands of nomads and villagers have gathered to celebrate.
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UN Extends Afghan Force Amid Terrorist Concerns
NPR - 3 hours ago
by AP UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The UN Security Council voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize the 130000-strong NATO-led force in Afghanistan for another year, expressing serious concern over ongoing terrorist and criminal activities in the country and ...
Report: NATO May Be Exaggerating Success of Night Raids Slate Magazine
UN Security Council extends mandate of international force in Afghanistan - Associated Press of Pakistan
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