 Defence Japan Nuclear Photos US | Japan Drops Denial of Cold War 'Treaties' | TOKYO — Japan ended decades of denials on Tuesday by confirming the existence of secret cold-war-era agreements with Washington that, among other things, had allowed American nuclear-armed war... (photo: U.S. Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau ) The New York Times | |
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'Bless you Mr Obama' on Myanmar | By Stanley A Weiss | MANDALAY - In September 1952, Russian dictator Joseph Stalin and Chinese foreign minister Chou Enlai convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the future of Southeast Asia. A... (photo: AP / Sakchai Lalit) Asia Times China Foreign Policy Myanmar Photos US |
Indonesian Forces Kill 3 Terror Suspects | JAKARTA — Indonesian counterterrorism forces stormed an Internet cafe and a nearby house on the outskirts of Jakarta on Tuesday, killing three suspected terrorists and arresting two others. | ... (photo: AP / Heri Juanda) The New York Times Indonesia Jakarta Photos Security Terrorism |
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Candidates frustrate audience at Ateneo forum | DAVAO CITY, Philippines—All presidential candidates except the three who have consistently topped the surveys were at the presidential forum at the Ateneo de Davao Univ... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal) Inquirer Davao Philippines Photos Politics University |
Oil drops to near $81 after monthlong run-up | Benchmark crude for April delivery was down 68 cents to $81.19 a barrel at late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The ... (photo: WN / Guillaume Poulet-Mathis) The Press Democrat Economy New York Photos Singapore US |
RP is 4th most corrupt country in Southeast Asia—poll | MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is ranked as the fourth most corrupt country in Southeast Asia out of 16 surveyed by over 2,000 expatriate businessmen, according ... (photo: WN / Jelly Clam) Inquirer Asia Corruption Manila Philippines Photos |
Brown team takes campaign template on the road Comments PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Map, News) - The political team that helped Scott Brown stage his improbable victory in the Massachusetts Senate race wants to apply its winnin... (photo: AP / Robert F. Bukaty) The Examiner Brown Campaign Massachusetts Photos Politics |
MILF pact no longer possible under Arroyo—chief negotiator | MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government and Muslim guerrillas can no longer strike a final peace accord before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo steps down in J... (photo: AP / Froilan Gallardo) Inquirer Arroyo Manila Peace Philippines Photos |
Bank lending up 5% January—BSP | MANILA, Philippines – Lending by the country's commercial and universal banks continued to grow in January, but the pace of expansion slowed down substantially in what ... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub) Inquirer Banking Economy Monetary Philippines Photos |