Kennedy helped change demographics of US as tireless advocate for immigrantsBOSTON — Before 1965, Leticia Hermosa had little chance of crossing the Pacific to the U.S. from the Philippines. Hermosa, a nurse, and others like her just couldn’t get through the strict U.S. immigration quota system, which favored Western Europeans and essentially excluded those from Asia and Latin America. Alleged leader of 1995 kidnapping of Americans extradited from Philippines for trial in USWASHINGTON — The Justice Department says the alleged leader of a group of Muslim rebels who took U.S. citizens and others hostage in the Philippines in 1995 has been extradited to the United States to stand trial. US denies allegations its troops are involved in combat against Filipino militantsMANILA, Philippines — U.S. officials on Friday denied American troops were violating Philippine laws by engaging in combat against Muslim militants, saying they were only training Filipino soldiers and their mission was temporary. At least 726 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department saysAs of Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at least 726 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT. Myanmar activist criticizes China, others for dealing with junta while ignoring corruptionMANILA, Philippines — China and other governments with lucrative business deals in Myanmar are ignoring massive corruption by its ruling military junta, a pro-democracy activist said Thursday. Asian markets fall on word China plans to curb capacity in steel, cement industriesBANGKOK — Most Asian stock markets fell Thursday after China said it will curb overcapacity and excessive investment in industries such as steel and cement, adding to worries about whether a global economic recovery is sustainable. European shares opened flat to slightly higher. Philippine economy avoids recession in 2Q as mining, construction, gov’t spending spur growthMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy expanded 2.4 percent in the second quarter, skirting recession as construction and mining combined with government and private spending spurred growth, officials said Thursday. At least 725 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department saysAs of Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at least 725 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT. Immigrants wage court battles to bring adult children to the US after long waitSANTA ANA, Calif. — Evelyn Santos began her quest for a green card nearly two decades ago, hoping someday she and her family could leave the Philippines and start a better life in the United States. Philippine police say notorious terror group is crippled with leader’s captureMANILA, Philippines — The recent capture of a Filipino terror suspect long sought by American and Philippine security officials has crippled his violent al-Qaida-linked group believed to be responsible for one of Southeast Asia’s deadliest terror attacks, police said Tuesday. At least 721 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department saysAs of Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at least 721 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Monday at 10 a.m. EDT. White House chef says picking garden vegetables just like preparing food in native PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — For the White House chef, serving homegrown vegetables straight from the garden is just like preparing food in her native Philippines — healthy and simple. Product recalls this week include DVD players, ceiling fans, bicycle trailersNEW YORK — DVD players that could catch fire, a child’s bicycle trailer with a faulty wheel and a ceiling fan that could come crashing down on your head are among the recalled products this week. Philippine police alleged leader of radical Islamist group with ties to al-Qaida alliesMANILA, Philippines — Philippine police on Friday arrested the alleged leader of a radical Islamist group believed to be responsible for one of Southeast Asia’s deadliest terror attacks. At least 713 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department saysAs of Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at least 713 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT. At least 711 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department saysAs of Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at least 711 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT. Fragrance in rice originated in Japan, not IndiaBANGALORE - Basmati literally means ‘mother of all aroma’ and Basmati rice has been synonymous with India. But now the results of a study by a team of scientists from Cornell University in the US and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines may dent this national pride. Philippine troops clash with Muslim rebels occupying islet near tourist resortsMANILA, Philippines — Philippine troops clashed with about 30 Muslim gunmen who took over a remote islet near southwestern beach resorts popular with foreign tourists, killing at least seven and capturing two, officials said Wednesday. At least 710 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department saysAs of Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at least 708 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Tuesday at 10 a.m. EDT. International prostitutes flock to Edinburgh to lure clients at local festLONDON - Prostitutes from around the globe have flown in to Scotland in hope of seeking clients to cash in at the month-long Edinburgh Festival. Tata Communications completes 6,700 km cable system with TycoMUMBAI - The installation, testing and commissioning of the 6,700 km TGN-Intra Asia (TGN-IA) cable system was complete, telecom service provider Tata Communications and undersea communications technology leader Tyco Telecommunications announced Tuesday. US relief team arrives in Taiwan to help deliver aid to hundreds still stranded after typhoonTAIPEI, Taiwan — A U.S. relief team backed by heavy-lift helicopters arrived in Taiwan on Monday to help local authorities get aid to the hundreds of people thought to be stranded in mountain villages more than a week after a typhoon rocked the island. Typhoon Morakat damages undersea cables, disrupting Internet and telephone services in AsiaTAIPEI, Taiwan — Seabed movements believed caused by Typhoon Morakat damaged seven undersea cables linking Asian nations, disrupting Internet and telephone services, a Taiwanese telephone company said Friday. Swiss court backs plan to give aid groups $6M linked to Haiti’s former dictator DuvalierBELLINZONA, Switzerland — A Swiss court has backed the government’s plan to give aid agencies 7 million Swiss francs ($6 million) seized from bank accounts linked to Haiti’s former dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier. 4,000 more Taiwanese troops deployed to typhoon rescue; villagers complain gov’t is too slowLIUKUEI, Taiwan — The military deployed thousands more troops on Thursday to rescue and deliver supplies to survivors from remote Taiwanese villages devastated by last weekend’s typhoon, but many criticized the government’s response as insufficient and too slow. Taiwanese villagers flee flood-created lake that bursts; 4,000 more troops sent to rescueLIUKUEI, Taiwan — Hundreds of villagers fled their homes minutes before a flood-created lake burst Thursday, as the Taiwanese military deployed thousands more troops to rescue and deliver supplies to survivors from remote villages devastated during last weekend’s typhoon. Taiwan races to save survivors in storm-ravaged mountains; villagers flee burst lakeLIUKUEI, Taiwan — Hundreds of villagers fled their homes minutes before a flood-created lake burst Thursday, while Taiwan’s military airlifted more survivors from remote villages devastated in mudslides during last weekend’s typhoon. Philippine troops seize 2 militant camps in heavy fighting, leaving scores deadMANILA, Philippines — Philippine troops overran two jungle camps of al-Qaida-linked militants in their deadliest clash in years, with 23 soldiers and 31 guerrillas killed in what a top commander described Thursday as a “slugfest.” Taiwan races to save survivors in storm-ravaged mountains; villagers evacuated from burst lakeCISHAN, Taiwan — Hundreds of villagers scurried from their homes minutes before floodwaters burst an embankment Thursday, as the military airlifted survivors from remote villages devastated in mudslides during last weekend’s typhoon. A look at major attacks in the Philippines by al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf groupA look at major attacks in the Philippines attributed to the violent al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf group: |
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