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Philippine non-proliferation leadership role will need support - Mark Fitzpatrick
The Republic of the Philippines has undertaken a historic leadership role through the selection of Ambassador Libran Cabactulan as president of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference next May. Comment?
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Freed Irish priest 'treated well by Muslim kidnappers'
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The Irish Roman Catholic priest abducted in the Philippines was treated well by his Muslim kidnappers and even had religious debates with them, he has said. Comment?
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Kidnapped Irish priest released in Philippines
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines: Kidnapped Irish priest Michael Sinnott emerged from a month in the jungles of the south Philippines Thursday, declaring himself in good health and eager to continue his missionary work. Comment?
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Clinton supports Philippine antiterrorism fight
... partnership based on mutual respect and mutual interest." U.S. troops will continue to provide assistance in the Philippines, Clinton said, pointing to the Visiting Forces Agreement, a cornerstone of military alliance that has been criticized by ... Comment?
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Kidnappers free Irish priest before Clinton's Manila visit
MANILA // An Irish priest held captive in the southern Philippines for more than a month was freed yesterday just hours before the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, arrived in Manila for a visit. Comment?
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The Columban Fathers will continue their missionary work in the Philippines, despite the recent kidnapping of Irish priest Fr Michael Sinnott, the order said today. Comment?
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Kidnapped priest released despite $2.7m ransom rebuff
A 79-year-old Irish Roman Catholic priest, abducted in the Philippines a month ago, was freed yesterday, even though the kidnappers' US$2 million ransom demand was not paid. Comment?
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US stands by Manila in conflict
... based on mutual respect and mutual interest. AGREEMENT US troops will continue to provide assistance in the Philippines, she said. The Visiting Forces Agreement, a cornerstone of the military alliance, has been criticized by Philippine left-wing and ... Comment?
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Irish priest kidnapped in Philippines released by MILF
... late on Wednesday night after holding him in captivity for 32 days. Father Michael Sinnott had worked in the Philippines for nearly 33 years when six armed gunmen kidnapped him from a gated compound in Pagadian City on Oct. 11. He was released into ... Comment?
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Double Takes | Guinness Book attempts, frozen Indian bar, Jesus window image
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... second time in a day Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at Legazpi, Albay province, about 212 miles southeast of Manila, Philippines. Chief state volcanologist Renato Solidum said the cone-shaped volcano had shot an ash plume into the air and advised nearby ... Comment?
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Islamist rebels free Irish priest in Philippines
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An Irish priest kidnapped last month in the southern Philippines was freed Thursday. Comment?
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Whereabouts of Basilan abductors known
... area is now being highly considered for a rescue operation and to neutralize the group. The Armed Forces of the Philippines has deployed elite forces to track down the Abu Sayyaf bandits and rescue the hostages, Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard ... Comment?
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Irish priest Fr. Michael Sinnott at the Villamor Air Base
... sincerity in forging peace negotiations to resolve the lingering armed conflict in the strife-torn southern Philippines. "We're happy na nakatulong din po ang MILF sa pag-release niya dahil this is also a good sign that they are showing'yung good ... Comment?
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President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic ...
... Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States. Today, APEC has 21 member economies, following the addition of the People's Republic ... Comment?
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News briefing: Obama mulls Afghanistan strategy; Taylor Swift tops...
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... increase, according to a second administration official. Clinton supports Philippine antiterrorism fight MANILA, Philippines (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday vowed support for the Philippine fight against ... Comment?
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Asia Pacific Poker Tour Cebu, Day 1b: Record-Setting Field in the Philippines
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The PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour made history today as the biggest poker tournament held in the Philippines. Comment?
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Freed Irish priest says Filipino captors treated him well, dragged him from sea to jungle
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Rev. Michael Sinnott, a 79-year-old Irish Catholic priest abducted in the Southern Philippines a month ago, talks to reporters in Zamboanga city also in southern Philippines following his release early Thursday, Nov. Comment?
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DEA raids game room in Upper Tumon
... new industries, small business development 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.: Lunch and keynote speaker -- Republic of the Philippines Sen. Richard Gordon, speaking on Asian economies and redevelopment of economic zones 1:15-2 p.m.: Panel -- Workforce ... Comment?
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McDonald's Customers to Select Next 'Voice of McDonald's'
... Goyang City, South Korea -- Nami Yoo -- Goyang, South Korea -- Lourieby Chenee Capuyan -- Davao Del Sur, Davao, Philippines -- Radjie Zaragoza -- Daraga, Albay, Philippines -- Lucky Zofo -- Springs, South Africa -- Eunah Yang -- Seoul, South Korea ... Comment?
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Asia Pacific Poker Tour Cebu Sees Record Field
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The PokerStars.com Asia Pacific Poker Tour Cebu , currently running in the Philippines, has attracted 319 players to the main event, topping last yeara s field of 285 players. Comment?
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