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Mon, Jan 4 2010
Dubai “Burj Khalifa” previously known as Burj Dubai opens world’s tallest skyscraper at 828 metres

Dubai “Burj Khalifa” previously known as Burj Dubai opens world’s tallest skyscraper at 828 metres

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The financially troubled Gulf emirate of Dubai on Monday opened the world’s tallest building, a glistening concrete, glass and steel pinnacle rising 828 metres... 

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Tue, Jul 21 2009
OFWs in Afghanistan crash defied ban – OWWA

OFWs in Afghanistan crash defied ban – OWWA

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MANILA, Philippines – The 10 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan had defied the government ban on deployment to war-torn countries, the Overseas Workers’... 

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Mon, Jul 20 2009
Afghanistan helicopter crash: 10 Pinoys killed

Afghanistan helicopter crash: 10 Pinoys killed

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MANILA, Philippines – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) confirmed yesterday the death of 10 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in a helicopter crash at a key NATO airbase in southern... 

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Thu, May 7 2009
Singapore’s most-wanted militant arrested after escape

Singapore’s most-wanted militant arrested after escape

The suspected leader of a radical Islamist group linked to the 2002 Bali bombings has been arrested 15 months after he escaped from a high security prison in Singapore, the government said on Friday.... 

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Fri, May 1 2009
Proof of life: Vagni calls wife – PNRC

Proof of life: Vagni calls wife – PNRC

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Eugenio Vagni, the remaining International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worker still being held in captivity by Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu, was able to call his wife Thursday evening, a Philippine... 

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Fri, Apr 17 2009
Indian press praise ‘brave’ voters

Indian press praise ‘brave’ voters

Indian newspapers applauded Friday the millions of voters who cast their ballots during the first day of marathon general elections, despite attacks by Maoist rebels in several states. "Red Terror... 

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Tue, Apr 7 2009
Malaysia’s new PM faces poll test

Malaysia’s new PM faces poll test

Malaysia’s new Prime Minister, Najib Razak, is facing his first major test, as voters cast their ballots in three local by-elections. One parliament seat and two state seats are being contested,... 

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Sun, Apr 5 2009
UN hostage John Solecki released in Pakistan

UN hostage John Solecki released in Pakistan

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John Solecki, the head of the UN refugee agency’s office in the southwestern province of Baluchistan, was found on Saturday night by the side of a road near Quetta, the provincial capital, with his... 

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Sun, Apr 5 2009
Chip Tsao Apologizes, Now what..

Chip Tsao Apologizes, Now what..

After an apology the Philippine government is now looking to remove Chip tsao from BI (bureau of Immigration) blacklist. Accordingly Tsao was placed under the immigration blacklist for being an undesirable... 

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Sun, Apr 5 2009
Japan says N.Korea rocket appears to pass over Japan

Japan says N.Korea rocket appears to pass over Japan

A North Korean rocket appears to have passed over Japan, the Japanese government said on Sunday, having dropped booster stages to the east and west of the country. “The projectile launched from North... 

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