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Breaking News Wed, 10 Mar 2010
 May 14, 2007-  National and Local Elections in the Philippines.         wnhires  (js1)
Election   Manila   Philippines   Photos   Vote  
 Inquirer 
Int'l electoral watchdog to monitor May 10 polls
| MANILA, Philippines—An international electoral watchdog is sending a team to observe if the May 10 automated elections will work in other parts of Asia. | On the other hand, a negative result could ... (photo: WN / janice)
People examine the damaged office of World Vision, an international humanitarian group, after an attack by suspected militants in Ogi, a small town in the Pakistani district of Mansehra, Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Aid   Pakistan   Photos   Terrorism   US  
 The New York Times 
6 Employees of U.S. Charity Killed in Attack in Pakistan
| PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Six Pakistani employees of the American Christian charity World Vision were gunned down Wednesday, and seven others were wounded in an attack on the aid group’s offi... (photo: AP / Naveed Sultan)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, and Afghan President Hamid Karzai review the honor guard at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.  The New York Times 
Iran and U.S. Trade Barbs in Kabul Visit
| KABUL, Afghanistan — The Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, shot back Wednesday at American allegations that Iran was providing support to Afghan insurgents, accusing the United States of... (photo: AP / Sorkhabi, Pool)
Afghanistan   Iran   Photos   Taliban   US  
Indonesian paramilitary policemen carry their weapons during a search for militants in Aceh Besar, Aceh province, Indonesia, Wednesday, March 10, 2010.  The New York Times 
Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Border Security
| JAKARTA, Indonesia — The fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said on Wednesday... (photo: AP / Heri Juanda)
Defence   Indonesia   Photos   Security   Terrorism  
Top Stories
Jackpot machines are seen at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. Asia Times
A good bet on cash, tourists and crime
| By Stanislaus Jude Chan | SINGAPORE - Vehicles with foreign license plates filling the car park is the first unfamiliar sight that greets visitors in the basement of th... (photo: AP / Joan Leong)
Crime   Entertainment   Photos   Singapore   Tourism  
A Pakistani stock broker and stock index board is reflected from a mirror in Karachi Stock Exchange in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. Pakistan is also a part of slowdown in world economies while tense situation between Pakistan and the U.S. over the rules of fighting war against terrorism on Pak-Afghan border areas will continue to keep market sentiments depressed, analysts sai Asia Times
Pakistan risks IMF's $1.2bn
| By Syed Fazl-e-Haider | KARACHI, Pakistan - Islamabad's tardiness in naming a finance minister to succeed Shaukat Tarin, who resigned on February 23 to pursue his own b... (photo: AP / Fareed Khan)
Economy   Finance   IMF   Pakistan   Photos  
Indonesian members of the parliament jostle during a plenary meeting on the inquiries of the government's US$715 million bailout of Indonesia's Bank Century in 2008, at the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Asia Times
End in sight for Bank Century circus
| By Gary LaMoshi | DENPASAR, Bali - An investigation of Indonesia's Bank Century, which required a bailout in 2008 that eventually climbed to 6.7 trillion rupiah (US$720... (photo: AP / Karel)
Banking   Corruption   Finance   Indonesia   Photos  
Prof Samdhong Rinpoche, the Tibetan prime minister of Tibetan Government in-exile, delivering his statement on 51st Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day, Dharamshala, India WorldNews.com
Statement by the Exiled Tibetan Prime Minister on the 51st Anniversary of National Uprising Day
Dharamshala: Today - 10 March 2010 - marks the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan people's peaceful uprising against the Chinese authorities. On this momentous day, the Kash... (photo: WN / Yeshe Choesang)
Asia   China   Photos   Politics   Tibet  
His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet attends the 51st Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day, Dharamshala, India WorldNews.com
Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 51st Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day
Dharamshala: Today marks the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan people's peaceful uprising in 1959 against Communist China's repression in Tibet, as well as the second anniv... (photo: WN / Yeshe Choesang)
Asia   China   Communist   Photos   Tibet  
ANZ building, George and Hanover Sts, Dunedin, NZ m&c
Taiwan allows ANZ to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland's business
| Taipei - Taiwan on Wednesday approved the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ANZ) acquisition of the Royal Bank of Scotland's business in Taiwan. | ANZ will tak... (photo: Creative Commons / Benchill)
Bank   Business   Photos   Scotland   Taiwan  
China Airlines The Examiner
Review: China Airlines - cheap flights, excellent service and friendly staff
| In the last decade, I've flown on China Airlines at least 15 times. With every round-trip I've taken with China Airlines, I've been happy with just about every part of ... (photo: Creative Commons / TC411-507)
Air   China   Flights   Photos   Price  
Chief of Police Medical Department Brig. Gen. Musaddeq Ishaq shows a picture of the most wanted Indonesian terror suspects Dulmatin who was killed during a police raid on Tuesday, during a press conference at the National Police headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, CBC
Bali bomb suspect killed in Indonesia
| Indonesian counterterrorism authorities won international praise on Wednesday, one day after killing a top-ranked Southeast Asian militant wanted for planning the deadl... (photo: AP / Tatan Syuflana)
Bali   Indonesia   Photos   Security   Terrorism  
Business & Economy Politics
- Taiwan allows ANZ to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland's bu
- ReneSola Announces Management Appointments
- Asian markets lower despite China exports data
- Taiwan potter produces razor-thin bowls
ANZ building, George and Hanover Sts, Dunedin, NZ
Taiwan allows ANZ to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland's business
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- Taiwan justice minister calls for end to executions
- Taiwan minister comes under fire for blocking executions+
- China Warns US Against Selling F-16s to Taiwan
- ANALYSIS - China's military bluster camouflages toothles
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou holds a press conference on his government's reactions to the massive damages caused by Typhoon Morakot, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan.
CORRECTED: LEAD: Taiwan health minister resignation puts pressure on Ma gov't+
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Sport Entertainment
- Pakistan cricket crackdown 'five years too late'
- China firm denies Fifa World Cup sweatshop claims
-  Disgraced sumo wrestler breaks his silence
- Where are they now?
Indian sports woman is becoming professional .
Indian sportswoman is a work in progress
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- A good bet on cash, tourists and crime
- Bollywood music, Indian classical dance liven up wintry Beij
- Plays, film festival mark Jamia Women's Day celebrations
- Oscar win for dolphin hunt film 'The Cove'
Jackpot machines are seen at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.
A good bet on cash, tourists and crime
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Society & Culture Health
- Broken Social Scene Reveal Forgiveness Rock Record Track Lis
- Comfortable in her own skin
- Sliding door idea on track
- Compensated dating: Asia's teenagers dating older men fo
Cigarette - Smoking - Tobacco - Health
Taiwan to include tobacco in film rating scheme
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- China Warns US Against Selling F-16s to Taiwan
- CORRECTED: LEAD: Taiwan health minister resignation puts pre
- Taiwan health minister's resignation puts pressure on Ma
- China 'extradites' fugitive Taiwan politician
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou holds a press conference on his government's reactions to the massive damages caused by Typhoon Morakot, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan.
CORRECTED: LEAD: Taiwan health minister resignation puts pressure on Ma gov't+
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Education Science & Technology
- Taiwanese student invents solar-powered lifesaver
- Kentucky is finalist for Race to the Top education award
- Strong earthquake hits Taiwan; 64 people injured
- Numbers are against schools
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- Arm Sees Over 50 New Ipad-Like Devices Out This Year
- Intel Sees 2012 Deployment for Mobile WiMax Release 2
- Taiwanese student invents solar-powered lifesaver
- ANALYSIS - China's military bluster camouflages toothles
LCD Monitors - Desktop Computers
Taiwan Earthquake May Send LCD, Chip Prices Higher
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