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Philippine : Floods Cripple Metro Major News of <Manila Bulletin> : Floods Cripple Metro MANILA, Philippines — Non-stop heavy rains reminis cent of tropical storm “Ondoy“ inundated many parts of Luzon and submerged 50 percent of Metro Manila, paralyzing traffic and forcing authorities to order the immediate evacuation of residents in low-lying areas on Tuesday.…
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Indonesia : SMTown’s World Tour ticket sales start this Friday Major News in <The Jakarta Post> : SMTown’s World Tour ticket sales start this Friday Korean pop (K-pop) lovers would be able to book tickets for the upcoming SMTown Live World Tour III from this Friday in Jakarta, local promoters announced on Monday. The concert will feature major Korean artists,…
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Malaysia : The Royal Visit Major News of <New Strait Times> : The Royal Visit The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting Malaysia from 13 to 15 September to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. While here, the royal couple will have an audience with the Yang Di Pertuan Agong and meet Prime Minister Datuk…
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Philippine : Gener ups death toll to 12; 300,000 affected–NDRRMC Major News of < INQUIRER> : Gener ups death toll to 12; 300,000 affected–NDRRMC MANILA, Philippines–Heavy rains brought by typhoon Gener has claimed 12 lives, most of them due to drowning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Wednesday. Four more fatalities were identified as: Mariel Manzo from San…
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Laos : ASEAN path to union muddied by South China Sea Major News of <Laos Post> : ASEAN path to union muddied by South China Sea Reuters, JAKARTA, Thu, Aug 02, 2012 – Page 6 Discord in Southeast Asia over how to deal with Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea comes as the region struggles to overcome competing national interests…
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Brunei : ITB students hold prayers for victims Major News of <The Brunei Times> : ITB students hold prayers for victims MORE than 100 Institut Teknologi Brunei students participated in a tahlil ceremony and mass prayers on Saturday to pay respects to the victims of the recent military helicopter tragedy that occurred recently, said the tertiary institute. In a…
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Indonesia : China, RI begin missile talks Major News of <Jakarta Post> : China, RI begin missile talks China and Indonesia have started talks on the ambitious local production of C-705 anti-ship missiles as part of Indonesia’s efforts to achieve independence in weapons production. The defense cooperation reflects strengthening ties between both countries amid heightening tension in…
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Singapore : ‘Sex-for-grades’ prof to ‘fearlessly’ defend himself Major News of <Today> : ‘Sex-for-grades’ prof to ‘fearlessly’ defend himself SINGAPORE – Six hours before he was due to face charges in the sex-for-grades case yesterday, National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor Tey Tsun Hang drafted an email to friends and the media. “I stand by my academic…
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Laos : EU to fund climate change adaptation efforts in Laos Major News of <Vientiane Times> : EU to fund climate change adaptation efforts in Laos The European Union has made 5 million euros available to finance climate change projects initiated by civil society organisations, public sector operators, local authorities and international organisations with expertise in the field. The funding is being…
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Malaysia : Housing, health the main issues 2013 Major News of <New Straits Times> : Housing, health the main issues 2013 More than 1,900 suggestions and wishes have been submitted to him since he invited Malaysians to provide feedback via his blog www.1malaysia.com.my a week ago. The link, under the topic “Budget 2013: I Want Your Views”, went live…
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