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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Manila</title>
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		<title>More murder charges filed against scion of clan allegedly behind Philippine massacre</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Gomez</dc:creator>
		
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New charges against Philippine massacre suspect

MANILA, Philippines — Government prosecutors filed 16 more murder charges Monday against the member of a powerful clan who allegedly led last month&#8217;s massacre of political rivals and journalists in the southern Philippines.
At least 57 people were brutally killed with guns and machetes, many of their bodies buried by backhoe, .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/more-murder-charges-filed-against-scion-of-clan-allegedly-behind-philippine-massacre-246863/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Somali pirates release Greek-owned ship; 21 crew safe and healthy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Somali pirates release Greek-owned ship, 21 crew

NAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates have released a Greek-owned ship and its 21 crew members, including 14 Filipinos, after more than a month in captivity, the Philippine government and the ship&#8217;s owner said Friday.
The embassy of the Philippines in Nairobi reported that the MV Delvina was heading to Mombasa .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/somali-pirates-release-greek-owned-ship-21-crew-safe-and-healthy-246038/">Somali pirates release Greek-owned ship; 21 crew safe and healthy</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Main suspect jeered as he faces prosecutors investigating massacre of 57 people in Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oliver Teves</dc:creator>
		
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Suspect faces prosecutors for Philippine massacre

MANILA, Philippines — The main suspect in the Philippines&#8217; worst political massacre, wearing a bulletproof vest and handcuffs, was pushed by guards through an angry crowd Friday to appear at a preliminary investigation hearing.
Dozens of Filipino journalists, whose 30 colleagues were among 57 people killed in southern Maguindanao province on ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/main-suspect-jeered-as-he-faces-prosecutors-investigating-massacre-of-57-people-in-philippines-246003/">Original article on  : Main suspect jeered as he faces prosecutors investigating massacre of 57 people in Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippines arrests alleged al-Qaida-linked militant wanted by US in kidnapping of American</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oliver Teves</dc:creator>
		
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Philippines arrests alleged militant wanted by US

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged founder of an al-Qaida-linked Philippine militant group who is wanted by the U.S. government in the kidnapping of an American missionary 16 years ago was arrested in Manila on Wednesday, an official said.
Abdul Basir Latip was taken into custody after being transferred from Indonesia, .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippines-arrests-alleged-al-qaida-linked-militant-wanted-by-us-in-kidnapping-of-american-244791/">Philippines arrests alleged al-Qaida-linked militant wanted by US in kidnapping of American</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>9 communist rebels, 1 soldier killed in fierce gunbattles in the restive southern Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:51:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippine clashes kill 9 rebels, 1 soldier

MANILA, Philippines — At least nine communist rebels and one army soldier were killed in clashes Tuesday as troops closed in on a guerrilla encampment in a southern Philippine province, a regional military spokesman said.
Troops recovered assault rifles and other weapons from the slain New People&#8217;s Army guerrillas in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/9-communist-rebels-1-soldier-killed-in-fierce-gunbattles-in-the-restive-southern-philippines-244216/">Original source &nbsp;: 9 communist rebels, 1 soldier killed in fierce gunbattles in the restive southern Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Two killed, 31 escape in jailbreak in Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - Suspected Muslim rebels Sunday attacked a jail in the southern Philippines, freeing 31 prisoners in a pre-dawn raid that left two people dead, officials said.

The escaped detainees included Muslim separatist rebels accused of beheading 10 of 14 Marines killed in an ambush in July 2007.	 	
About 30 gunmen broke the concrete wall of .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/two-killed-31-escape-in-jailbreak-in-philippines-243408/">Original article &nbsp;: Two killed, 31 escape in jailbreak in Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Suspected Islamic militants storm Philippine jail and free 31 inmates; 2 people killed</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Militants attack Philippine jail, 31 inmates freed

MANILA, Philippines — Dozens of suspected Islamic militants broke through a concrete wall and barged into a jail in the volatile southern Philippines on Sunday, freeing 31 inmates in a nighttime attack that sparked a gunbattle in which two people were killed, officials said.
Vice Governor Al Rasheed Sakalahul of .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/suspected-islamic-militants-storm-philippine-jail-and-free-31-inmates-2-people-killed-243374/">Original source &nbsp;: Suspected Islamic militants storm Philippine jail and free 31 inmates; 2 people killed</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Arroyo lifts martial law in Philippine province</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Saturday ordered an end to eight days of martial law imposed on a southern province where 57 people were massacred last month.

Executive secretary Eduardo Ermita said martial law in Maguindanao province, 930 km south of Manila, would be lifted at 9.00 p.m. (1300 GMT) Saturday.	 	
&#8220;The rebellion has .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/arroyo-lifts-martial-law-in-philippine-province-243249/" title="Arroyo lifts martial law in Philippine province">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippine president lifting martial law in southern province where 57 were massacred</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippines lifting martial law in south
MANILA, Philippines — A senior Cabinet official says President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has approved the lifting of martial law in a southern province where 57 people were massacred last month in the country&#8217;s worst political violence.

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita told a news conference that the martial law edict will be ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippine-president-lifting-martial-law-in-southern-province-where-57-were-massacred-243232/">Philippine president lifting martial law in southern province where 57 were massacred</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ex-militiamen free 9 more hostages, want murder charges dropped before releasing 48 others</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Filipino abductors free 9 more hostages, hold 48

MANILA, Philippines — Government-armed former militiamen have freed nine out of 57 hostages they seized in the remote southern Philippines, and are demanding that murder charges against them be dropped before releasing the other captives.
Government negotiator Josefina Bajade says the released villagers include eight women and a man. ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ex-militiamen-free-9-more-hostages-want-murder-charges-dropped-before-releasing-48-others-242766/" title="Ex-militiamen free 9 more hostages, want murder charges dropped before releasing 48 others">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Two soldiers killed in communist attack in Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - Two soldiers were killed in an attack by communist rebels in an eastern Philippine province, a regional army spokesperson said Friday.

Lieutenant Colonel Armand Rico said the soldiers were constructing school buildings in Calbiga town in Samar province, 555 km southeast of Manila, when the guerrillas attacked them Thursday.	 	
Rico said more troops have .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/two-soldiers-killed-in-communist-attack-in-philippines-242759/">Source article &nbsp;: Two soldiers killed in communist attack in Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gunmen seize at least 65 people in Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - A group of armed men Thursday seized at least 65 people, mostly school children, in the southern Philippines, the military and police said.

Chief Superintendent Lino Calingasan said about 25 heavily armed men abducted the hostages in the village of San Martin in Prosperidad town in Agusan del Sur province, 870 km south of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gunmen-seize-at-least-65-people-in-philippines-242369/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Gunmen seize at least 65 people in Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Suspected bandits seize 75 hostages, including teachers and pupils, in southern Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Suspected bandits seize 75 hostages in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine official says suspected bandits have seized about 75 hostages, including elementary school students and teachers, from a southern village.
Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. of Agusan del Sur province says 19 gunmen entered the isolated hamlet of San Martin on Thursday, a day after authorities .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/suspected-bandits-seize-75-hostages-including-teachers-and-pupils-in-southern-philippines-242366/">Suspected bandits seize 75 hostages, including teachers and pupils, in southern Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippine troops raid compounds of powerful clan suspected in massacre; 8 journalists buried</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippine troops raid homes of massacre suspects

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines — Security forces raided four compounds on Friday belonging to a powerful clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in the Philippines&#8217; worst political violence, as eight journalists among the victims were buried in a common grave.
The scion of the clan, Andal Ampatuan Jr., turned .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippine-troops-raid-compounds-of-powerful-clan-suspected-in-massacre-8-journalists-buried-239935/" title="Philippine troops raid compounds of powerful clan suspected in massacre; 8 journalists buried">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippine police say 5 women among 57 massacre victims may have been raped</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Tests suggest 5 women raped in Philippine massacre

MANILA, Philippines — At least five women among 57 people massacred in an attack on an election convoy in the southern Philippines last week may have been raped, police said Thursday.
The forensic findings from the Nov. 23 carnage, blamed on a powerful clan that has ruled impoverished Maguindanao .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippine-police-say-5-women-among-57-massacre-victims-may-have-been-raped-239160/">Source article &nbsp;: Philippine police say 5 women among 57 massacre victims may have been raped</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Somali pirates seize Greek vessel with 28 people aboard</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - Somali pirates have seized a Greek vessel with 28 people aboard, including 16 Filipinos, the foreign department here said Tuesday.

The MT Maran Centaurus was hijacked Monday about 750 nautical miles off the coast of the strife-torn country. Aside from the 16 Filipinos, the crew also includes nine Greeks, two Ukrainians and one Romanian.	 ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/somali-pirates-seize-greek-vessel-with-28-people-aboard-237972/">Somali pirates seize Greek vessel with 28 people aboard</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UN employee shot dead in Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - A Filipino employee of Unicef was shot dead in southern Philippines, authorities said Friday. 

The employee based in the southern city of Cotabato died Thursday with a gunshot wound on the abdomen, Xinhua news agency quoted a report from the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao police as saying. 	 	
The slain official has ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/un-employee-shot-dead-in-philippines-236379/">UN employee shot dead in Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alejandro Reblando, former AP stringer, among 57 dead in Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Former AP stringer among 57 dead in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Alejandro &#8220;Bong&#8221; Reblando, a veteran Filipino journalist and former Associated Press stringer, was among at least 18 reporters killed in an attack on an election caravan, authorities said. He was 53.
The attack Monday left 57 dead in the Philippines&#8217; worst election massacre.
Reblando and the other .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/alejandro-reblando-former-ap-stringer-among-57-dead-in-philippines-235797/">Alejandro Reblando, former AP stringer, among 57 dead in Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>5 more bodies uncovered in Philippine massacre, pushing death toll to 57</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Favila</dc:creator>
		
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5 more bodies uncovered in Philippine massacre

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine police official says five more bodies have been recovered from a third mass grave for victims of the country&#8217;s worst election violence. The discovery raises the death toll from the carnage to 57.
Chief Superintendent Josefino Cataluna said the five remains found Wednesday were in .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/5-more-bodies-uncovered-in-philippine-massacre-pushing-death-toll-to-57-235622/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippines declares emergency in southern provinces after gunmen ambush convoy, killing 24</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:18:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippines declares emergency after 24 killed

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency Tuesday after gunmen killed at least 24 people in an attack on an election caravan.
The emergency measures, including checkpoints and random searches by authorities, will remain in place until the president is confident .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippines-declares-emergency-in-southern-provinces-after-gunmen-ambush-convoy-killing-24-234859/">Original article &nbsp;: Philippines declares emergency in southern provinces after gunmen ambush convoy, killing 24</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippine army says 21 people taken hostage in volatile south found dead</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:25:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippine army says 21 people killed in south

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine army says it has found 21 bodies in the country&#8217;s restive south after gunmen hijacked a convoy of politicians and supporters filing their nominations for next year&#8217;s elections.
Military spokesman Lt. Col. Romen Brawner says the victims included 13 women and eight men. He .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippine-army-says-21-people-taken-hostage-in-volatile-south-found-dead-234515/">Philippine army says 21 people taken hostage in volatile south found dead</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippine police search for American suspected of killing presidential staffer&#8217;s son</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippine police search for US suspect
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine police searched for an American who escaped after allegedly killing a government official&#8217;s son in a road-rage shooting — the second homicide case against him, officials said Monday.

Jason Ivler, 28, from Hawaii, was identified by witnesses as a driver involved in a traffic accident in Manila ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippine-police-search-for-american-suspected-of-killing-presidential-staffers-son-234496/" title="Philippine police search for American suspected of killing presidential staffer&#8217;s son">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippines rejoice in 2nd win for Manny Pacquiao this year despite deadly disasters</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippines celebrate Pacquiao despite disasters

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos erupted into deafening cheers in bars, gymnasiums and army camps Sunday as Manny Pacquiao — their boxing hero — relentlessly pounded Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto to win his seventh title in as many weight classes.
Pacquiao took the WBO welterweight crown from Cotto in Las Vegas on Saturday ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippines-rejoice-in-2nd-win-for-manny-pacquiao-this-year-despite-deadly-disasters-229828/">Philippines rejoice in 2nd win for Manny Pacquiao this year despite deadly disasters</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama sends letter to Philippines Muslim rebel leader</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - US President Barack Obama has sent a letter to the leader of the main Muslim rebel group in the Philippines, an official of the group said Saturday.

The letter to Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chairman Murad Ibrahim was delivered to rebel peace negotiators by Deputy Assistant State Secretary Scot Marciel, according to Muhammad .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-sends-letter-to-philippines-muslim-rebel-leader-229296/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Obama sends letter to Philippines Muslim rebel leader</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Legally-binding treaty unlikely in Copenhagen: Clinton</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
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MANILA - A legally-binding treaty was unlikely to be reached in global climate talks in Copenhagen next month, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday.
But Clinton said the US expects a strong framework could be achieved in the Dec 7-18 meeting.	 	
&#8220;We&#8217;re going to Copenhagen 100 percent committed to creating a framework .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/legally-binding-treaty-unlikely-in-copenhagen-clinton-228257/">Legally-binding treaty unlikely in Copenhagen: Clinton</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippine leader signs anti-torture law amid criticisms of her government&#8217;s rights record</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippine president signs anti-torture law

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president signed a bill criminalizing all forms of torture and prohibiting state authorities from using secret detention centers, her spokesman announced Friday.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo&#8217;s government, which has been fighting communist and Muslim insurgencies, has come under severe criticism from international rights groups, the U.S. State .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippine-leader-signs-anti-torture-law-amid-criticisms-of-her-governments-rights-record-228187/">Philippine leader signs anti-torture law amid criticisms of her government&#8217;s rights record</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Clinton says next month&#8217;s Copenhagen talks unlikely to produce binding climate treaty</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew Lee</dc:creator>
		
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MANILA, Philippines — Next month&#8217;s climate change summit in Copenhagen is not likely to produce a legally binding treaty to cut the greenhouse gas emissions that are widely blamed for global warming, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday.
Speaking to a town ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/clinton-says-next-months-copenhagen-talks-unlikely-to-produce-binding-climate-treaty-228066/">Read : Clinton says next month&#8217;s Copenhagen talks unlikely to produce binding climate treaty</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>12 security forces killed in communist rebel ambush after attack on Philippine logging company</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Communist rebel attack kills 12 in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Communist rebels killed 12 security forces when they responded to an attack on a logging company in the southern Philippines, the military said Friday. At least one rebel died.
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		<title>Clinton draws applause at Philippine forum by predicting Pacquiao boxing win</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Clinton applauded predicting Pacquiao boxing win

MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton drew loud applause at a town hall meeting with students Friday in the Philippines by giving the right answer to the most pressing question: Is Manny Pacquiao going to win this weekend?
The most popular Filipino will be back in the .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/clinton-draws-applause-at-philippine-forum-by-predicting-pacquiao-boxing-win-227854/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Official: Obama wants revised Afghan war options as his envoy advises against troop increase</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Feller</dc:creator>
		
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama won&#8217;t accept any of the Afghanistan war options before him without changes, a senior administration official said, as concerns soar over the ability of the Afghan government to secure its own country one day.
Obama&#8217;s stance comes as his own ambassador in Afghanistan, ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/official-obama-wants-revised-afghan-war-options-as-his-envoy-advises-against-troop-increase-226797/">Official: Obama wants revised Afghan war options as his envoy advises against troop increase</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Clinton vows suppport for US-backed Philippine antiterrorism campaign, typhoon relief efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hrvoje Hranjski</dc:creator>
		
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Clinton supports Philippine antiterrorism fight

MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday vowed support for the Philippine fight against al-Qaida-linked militants and highlighted the U.S. military&#8217;s role in helping the country recover from deadly typhoons.
Clinton arrived on a two-day visit after devastating back-to-back storms last month killed nearly 1,000 people in .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/clinton-vows-suppport-for-us-backed-philippine-antiterrorism-campaign-typhoon-relief-efforts-226657/">Clinton vows suppport for US-backed Philippine antiterrorism campaign, typhoon relief efforts</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Feller</dc:creator>
		
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama won&#8217;t accept any of the Afghanistan war options before him without changes, a senior administration official said, as concerns soar over the ability of the Afghan government to secure its own country one day.
Obama&#8217;s stance comes as his own ambassador in Afghanistan, Karl .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-wants-revised-afghan-war-options-as-his-ambassador-advises-against-troop-increase-226631/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Obama wants revised Afghan war options as his ambassador advises against troop increase</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama rejected the Afghanistan war options before him and asked for revisions, his defense secretary said Thursday, after the U.S. ambassador in Kabul argued that a significant U.S. troop increase would only prop up a weak, corruption-tainted .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-said-to-want-revised-afghan-war-options-as-his-ambassador-advises-against-troop-increase-226620/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Freed Irish priest says Filipino captors treated him well, dragged him from sea to jungle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Freed priest says Filipino captors wanted money

MANILA, Philippines — A 79-year-old Irish priest said he hiked through jungles, survived raging seas and slept in a swamp under a tarpaulin before his captors released him Thursday after a month, apparently without getting the ransom they demanded.
The Rev. Michael Sinnott said he was never harmed but complained .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/freed-irish-priest-says-filipino-captors-treated-him-well-dragged-him-from-sea-to-jungle-226498/">Source &nbsp;: Freed Irish priest says Filipino captors treated him well, dragged him from sea to jungle</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Clinton in Philippines to show solidarity after storms, talk counterterrorism</title>
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Clinton in Philippines to show solidarity
MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in the Philippines on a visit to show support for country&#8217;s fight against extremists and its efforts to rebuild after three major storms rocked the islands.

Clinton arrived in the capital Manila on Thursday from Singapore and was meeting with ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/clinton-in-philippines-to-show-solidarity-after-storms-talk-counterterrorism-226494/">Original article on  : Clinton in Philippines to show solidarity after storms, talk counterterrorism</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kidnapped Irish priest released in Philippines</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - An abducted Irish Catholic priest was freed unharmed Thursday after one month in captivity in the southern Philippines, officials said.

Father Michael Sinnott, 79, was turned over to authorities in Zamboanga City, 875 km south of Manila, by the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), whose members were accused of being behind his kidnapping.	 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kidnapped-irish-priest-released-in-philippines-226469/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Kidnapped Irish priest released in Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Abducted Irish priest freed in Philippines</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - An abducted Irish Catholic priest was freed unharmed Thursday after one month in captivity in the southern Philippines, officials said.

Father Michael Sinnott, 79, was turned over to authorities by the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), whose members were accused of being behind his kidnapping.	 	
&#8220;He&#8217;s very weak and appeared disoriented,&#8221; said Major .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/abducted-irish-priest-freed-in-philippines-226399/">Source article &nbsp;: Abducted Irish priest freed in Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Irish priest freed from monthlong captivity in Philippines; governments say no ransom paid</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
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Irish priest freed in Philippines after a month

DUBLIN — A 79-year-old Irish Roman Catholic priest abducted in the Philippines a month ago was freed early Thursday and neither country paid any of the kidnappers&#8217; $2 million ransom demand, Irish and Filipino authorities said.
The Rev. Michael Sinnott said he was not harmed but complained of arduous ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/irish-priest-freed-from-monthlong-captivity-in-philippines-governments-say-no-ransom-paid-226393/">Irish priest freed from monthlong captivity in Philippines; governments say no ransom paid</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Catholic priest abducted Oct. 11 in Philippines is free; governments say no ransom paid</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:26:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Irish priest freed in Philippines after 31 days

DUBLIN — A 79-year-old Irish Catholic priest abducted in the Philippines a month ago has been freed unharmed and neither country paid any of the kidnappers&#8217; $2 million ransom demand, Irish and Filipino authorities announced.
Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said the Rev. Michael Sinnott &#8220;displayed great forbearance &#8230; in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/irish-catholic-priest-abducted-oct-11-in-philippines-is-free-governments-say-no-ransom-paid-226263/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Irish Catholic priest abducted Oct. 11 in Philippines is free; governments say no ransom paid</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippines&#8217; Mayon volcano spews ash, could erupt in weeks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippines&#8217; Mayon volcano spews ash, could erupt

MANILA, Philippines — The cone-shaped Mayon volcano in the central Philippines, which killed scores in an eruption 16 years ago, shot up an ash plume Wednesday — prompting hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate in case it blows again.
Chief state volcanologist Renato Solidum said the alert level remains the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippines-mayon-volcano-spews-ash-could-erupt-in-weeks-225240/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Philippines&#8217; Mayon volcano spews ash, could erupt in weeks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gunmen break into factory, kidnap 3 workers in restive southern Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Gunmen kidnap 3 workers in southern Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Gunmen in camouflage stormed a plywood factory and abducted three workers Tuesday, a day after suspected Muslim militants beheaded a kidnapped schoolteacher on a nearby southern Philippine island, officials said.
About 20 assailants broke through a wooden fence and took away three men from the factory in .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gunmen-break-into-factory-kidnap-3-workers-in-restive-southern-philippines-223959/">Gunmen break into factory, kidnap 3 workers in restive southern Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippines readies offensive against militants suspected of beheading captive schoolteacher</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippines vows action after teacher is beheaded

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government on Monday promised to hunt down al-Qaida-linked militants suspected of beheading a schoolteacher whose family failed to raise a ransom demanded by his kidnappers.
Workers at a gas station on southern Jolo Island found the severed head of Gabriel Canizares, 36, left in a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippines-readies-offensive-against-militants-suspected-of-beheading-captive-schoolteacher-222822/" title="Philippines readies offensive against militants suspected of beheading captive schoolteacher">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Al-Qaida-linked militants in southern Philippines behead captive schoolteacher</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Filipino militants behead captive schoolteacher

MANILA, Philippines — Suspected al-Qaida-linked militants in the southern Philippines beheaded a schoolteacher after kidnapping him last month, officials said Monday.
The severed head of Gabriel Canizares, 36, was left in a bag at a gas station on Jolo Island, three weeks after suspected Abu Sayyaf militants stopped a passenger minibus and ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/al-qaida-linked-militants-in-southern-philippines-behead-captive-schoolteacher-222729/">Al-Qaida-linked militants in southern Philippines behead captive schoolteacher</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Twin explosions rock Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - Two separate explosions rocked the Philippine cities of Quezon and Mandaluyong in Manila Monday morning, but no one was hurt in the explosions, police said.

City police chief Senior Superintendent Carlos De Sagun said one explosion occurred in Mandaluyong outside the main office of food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corporation at 3 a.m. .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/twin-explosions-rock-philippines-222724/">Twin explosions rock Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama to meet leaders of Myanmar, other Southeast Asian nations in Singapore</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
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MANILA, Philippines — President Barack Obama will meet leaders of Southeast Asian nations, including Myanmar, in a high-level affirmation of Washington&#8217;s new policy of engaging the military-ruled country despite its dismal human rights record.
The Nov. 15 meeting between Obama and leaders of the 10-member Association .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-to-meet-leaders-of-myanmar-other-southeast-asian-nations-in-singapore-221482/">Obama to meet leaders of Myanmar, other Southeast Asian nations in Singapore</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Five militants killed in Philippines</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - Five Islamic militants, including a rebel commander, were killed in fighting with the security forces in the southern Philippines Tuesday, officials said.

The militants belonged to the Abu Sayyaf group that is linked to the Al Qaeda terrorist network, Xinhua reported, quoting the military.	 	
The fighting started after the soldiers attacked a militant hideout .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/five-militants-killed-in-philippines-216286/">Five militants killed in Philippines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Philippine troops kill 5 al-Qaida-linked militants in clash in country&#8217;s restive south</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippine troops kill 5 al-Qaida-linked militants

MANILA, Philippines — Government troops attacked an Abu Sayyaf camp in the rebels&#8217; southern stronghold before dawn Tuesday, triggering a five-hour clash in which five of the al-Qaida-linked militants were killed and one government militiaman was wounded, the military said.
Maj. Gen. Benjamin Dolorfino said one of the dead was identified ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/philippine-troops-kill-5-al-qaida-linked-militants-in-clash-in-countrys-restive-south-216053/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Philippine troops kill 5 al-Qaida-linked militants in clash in country&#8217;s restive south</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tropical Storm Mirinae slams into Vietnam&#8217;s central coast as thousands evacuate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
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Major storm slams Vietnam; thousands evacuate

HANOI, Vietnam — Tropical Storm Mirinae slammed into Vietnam&#8217;s central coast Monday, unleashing heavy rains and winds and forcing more than 80,000 people to evacuate before losing steam as it moved inland.
The storm was packing winds of 63 miles per hour (102 kilometers per hour) as it made landfall in .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/tropical-storm-mirinae-slams-into-vietnams-central-coast-as-thousands-evacuate-214762/">Tropical Storm Mirinae slams into Vietnam&#8217;s central coast as thousands evacuate</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Tropical Storm Mirinae slams Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam — Tropical Storm Mirinae slammed Vietnam&#8217;s central coast Monday, unleashing heavy rains and winds and forcing more than 80,000 people to evacuate.

The storm packed winds of 63 mph (102 kph) as it made landfall in Phu Yen province Monday afternoon.
Mirinae hit the Philippines with typhoon strength over the weekend. .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/tropical-storm-mirinae-slams-vietnams-central-coast-as-thousands-evacuate-214638/">Tropical Storm Mirinae slams Vietnam&#8217;s central coast as thousands evacuate</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>16 people killed in Philippine fire</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA - Sixteen people were killed Monday in a fire that gutted 58 houses in a central Philippine city, police and fire officials said.

The fire occurred before dawn in a slum area in Bacolod City, Negros Oriental province, 520 km south of Manila, city fire chief Pamela Rojane Candido said.	 	
Candido said four of the ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/16-people-killed-in-philippine-fire-214604/" title="16 people killed in Philippine fire">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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