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Philippine hero dog returns home from US
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine dog that lost half her face saving the lives of two girls has returned home after treatment in the United States. Filipino veterinarian Anton Lim who accompanied the dog — named Kabang — said...
Tags: Heroism
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World's largest held crocodile dies in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The world's largest saltwater crocodile in captivity has died in the Philippines, sending villagers to tears in a backwater town that shot to prominence because of the immense reptile. Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde of Bunawan... -
Facebook used to kidnap, traffic Indonesian girls
DEPOK, Indonesia (AP) — When a 14-year-old girl received a Facebook friend request from an older man she didn't know, she accepted it out of curiosity. It's a click she will forever regret, leading to a brutal story that has repeated itself as...
Tags: Kidnapping, Indonesia, Jakarta (Indonesia), Prostitution, Media Industry
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In middle of tree fight, Sting moves Philippine concert
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Sting has moved the location of his "Back to Bass Tour" concert in the Philippines following a petition by environmentalists who said the original venue is owned by a conglomerate that plans to uproot 182 trees for a...
Tags: Environmental Pollution, Sting, Environmental Issues, Manila (Philippines)
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Scammer makes repeated demands
It all started a couple of weeks ago when a local high school senior (whom I will call Joe) received a cell phone call from a man who we will refer to as Mr. Smith. Though he spoke with a broken accent, Smith had the exciting news that Joe was eligible...Tags: India, Craigslist, Inc., Teaching and Learning, Students
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Kidnappers seek ransom for 2 Americans, Filipino
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Officials say the kidnappers of an American woman, her son and Filipino nephew in the southern Philippines have telephoned their family demanding a ransom. Zamboanga City Mayor Celso Lobregat said Sunday that the...Tags: Kidnapping, Criminals, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes
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Typhoon hits northern Philippines, 100,000 flee
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon has slammed ashore in the eastern Philippines where authorities ordered more than 100,000 people to seek shelter from heavy rains and gusts of up to 106 miles (170 kilometers) per hour. The government...Tags: Air Transportation Delays, Manila (Philippines)
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Missing boat with 5 Americans found in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers say they have found five missing Americans aboard a sailboat that went missing en route from Guam to the Philippines. All those aboard are in good health. Philippine coast guard chief Adm. Wilfredo Tamayo says a...Tags: Pineapple, U.S. Coast Guard
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Dead fetus found in airplane bathroom in Manila
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Police say a dead fetus has been found in the bathroom of a plane that arrived in the Philippine capital. The gruesome discovery comes months after a woman gave birth on another flight to Manila and dumped the live...Tags: Rape, Crime, Law and Justice, Manila (Philippines), Sex Crimes
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Analysis: India is Asia's weakest link in QE-driven rout
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - India is emerging Asia's canary in the 'hot money' mine. As financial markets sell off on concerns over rising U.S. rates, what happens in India, an economy with slowing growth and a heavy dependence on foreign money, could well...Tags: Debt Market, China, Indonesia, Money and Monetary Policy, Thailand
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Man faces more charges of making child porn in the Philippines
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A prior sex offender was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday for producing child pornography with five child victims in the Philippines and for distributing child pornography over the Internet. Kenneth Stokes, 68, a U.S....
Tags: Trials, Trips and Vacations, Pornography, Abusive Behavior, Prisons
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WRAPUP 3-Asian currencies hit new lows on Fed fears, Indonesia raises rate
Reuters* Asian currencies, stocks sell off as U.S. yields rise * Indonesia's central bank raises FASBI rate * NDFs show pressure will persist * Rupiah NDFs factor in 7 percent depreciation in 3 months * Market jitters over future of Fed stimulus programme...Tags: Weather Reports, Japan, China, South Korea, Foreign Exchange Market
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