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Breaking News Wed, 8 Feb 2012
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III and his sister Maria Elena Aquino-Cruz, on the platform, lead the Christening and Commissioning ceremony of the country's newly-acquired Hamilton class warship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PF15) Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at the Manila South Harbor in Manila, Philippines. The country's biggest and most modern warship will be deployed to the volatile South China Sea, according to Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Photos   Scarborough   Spratlys   UN   Wikipedia: Territorial disputes in the South China Sea  
 Al Jazeera 
Philippines seeks US help to counter China
| The government of Philippines President Benigno Aquino may be wading into choppy diplomatic waters by turning to the United States to counter China's aggressiveness in the South China Sea, one of th... (photo: AP / Bullit Marquez)
In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, rescuers and residents search for survivors following a landslide that was triggered by Monday's magnitude- 6.9 earthquake at Guihulngan township, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines. Dozens of people were still missing Tuesday following the strong quake that triggered landslides and damaged buildings and roads on the central Philippine island. The death toll reached 22, but officials said it was likely to rise further as rescuers struggle to reach remote areas. (AP Photo/Choy Gallarde)
Philippines   Photos   Quake   Visayas   Wikipedia: 2012 Visayas earthquake  
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Hopes fade for dozens buried in Philippines quake
| MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials conceded Wednesday that there was little hope of finding any survivors among 71 people still buried in landslides set off by a powerful earthquake, ... (photo: AP / Choy Gallarde)
In this Tuesday Feb.7, 2012 photo, rescuers and residents search for survivors following a landslide triggered by a Magnitude 6.9 earthquake at Guihulngan township, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines.  Austin American Statesman 
Hopes fade for dozens buried in Philippines quake
| MANILA, Philippines — Philippine rescue officials say they are losing hope of finding survivors among 71 people still buried in landslides set off by a powerful earthquake. So far, 26 bodies h... (photo: AP / Choy Gallarde)
Disasters   Earthquake   Philippines   Photos   Wikipedia: 2012 Visayas earthquake  
A supporter of the Pakistani religious party Jamaat-e-Islami shouts during a rally against drone attacks Saturday, June 4, 2011 in Karachi, Pakistan.  Al Jazeera 
Drone strike leaves several dead in Pakistan
| At least 10 people have been killed in an apparent US drone attack in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal region. | Pakistani security officials said the missile strikes on Wednesday targeted a ... (photo: AP / Fareed Khan)
Drone   Pakistan   Photos   US   Wikipedia: Waziristan  
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A broker reacts while trading in a brokerage firm in Mumbai, India, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex fell as much as 4.1 percent Mon Zeenews
Sensex recovers 60 points in early trade
Mumbai: The BSE benchmark index Sensex recovered nearly 60 points in early trade on Wednesday on fresh buying by funds and retailers amid a firming trend in Asian markets... (photo: AP / Rajanish Kakad)
Mumbai   Photos   Sensex   Trade   Wikipedia: BSE SENSEX  
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Busted lamps pose toxic risk
|   | WHEN busted fluorescent lamps are improperly disposed of, mercury -- a potent neurotoxin -- is released into the environment, endangering the health of both worker... (photo: GNU)
Environment   Health   People   Photos   Wikipedia: Fluorescent lamps and health  
In this photo taken on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, soldiers prepare to search for missing people at the site of a landslide at Guihulngan township, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines, after Monday's magnitude-6.9 earthquake shook at least three central Philippine provinces. Gulf News
Police and residents dig for earthquake survivors
| Manila: Policemen and townsfolk used sophisticated and primitive equipment as they tried digging into ten-metre deep landslides where 71 people were buried in their hom... (photo: AP)
Earthquake   Philippines   Photos   Police   Wikipedia: 2012 Negros Oriental earthquake  
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, April 6, 2010 LA Daily News
Dow approaches 13,000, and maybe a record to come
By Christina Rexrode, AP Business WriterPosted:   02/07/2012 07:19:28 PM PSTUpdated:   02/07/2012 07:27:23 PM PST | In this Jan. 10, 2012 file photo, trader Kev... (photo: AP / Richard Drew)
Business   Dow Jones   Photos   Stock Exchange   Wikipedia: Dow Jones Industrial Average  
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Taiwan's Acer sues former CEO over move to Lenovo
| TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan computer maker Acer Inc has sued its former chief executive, Gianfranco Lanci, saying he breached a non-compete clause in an agreement coverin... (photo: Creative Commons / Corymgrenier)
Acer   Lenovo   Photos   Taipei   Wikipedia: Lenovo  
**FILE** In this file photo from June 17, 2008, John Lewis, left, puts a wedding ring on the hand of Stuart Gaffney as they exchange marriage vows at City Hall in San Francisco. On Tuesday, California voters will be given the chance to turn back the clock on gay marriage. Given California's size and influence, the vote on Proposition 8 is being anxiously watched as a popular referendum on sexual orientation and civil rights. Al Jazeera
US court reverses gay marriage ban
| A US federal appeals' court has struck down a California law that strips gays and lesbians of the right to marry, in the latest round in America's long-running battle o... (photo: AP / Darryl Bush, file))
America   Court   Gay rights   Photos   Wikipedia: LGBT rights in the United States  
Politics Environment
- Big Pacific islands becalmed in murky political seas
- Australia's billion-dollar boats - detention centre con
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- US, Japan closer to moving many Okinawa Marines
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III and his sister Maria Elena Aquino-Cruz, on the platform, lead the Christening and Commissioning ceremony of the country's newly-acquired Hamilton class warship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PF15) Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at the Manila South Harbor in Manila, Philippines. The country's biggest and most modern warship will be deployed to the volatile South China Sea, according to Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
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 A spiral type compact fluorescent lamp - CFL lamps - am1
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Business & Economy Energy & Industry
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A man begs at a pedestrian crossing at Athens' main Syntagma square, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.
Greek PM seeks consensus on bailout plan
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Health Society & Culture
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In this Tuesday Feb.7, 2012 photo, rescuers and residents search for survivors following a landslide triggered by a Magnitude 6.9 earthquake at Guihulngan township, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines.
Hopes fade for dozens buried in Philippines quake
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In this Tuesday Feb.7, 2012 photo, rescuers and residents search for survivors following a landslide triggered by a Magnitude 6.9 earthquake at Guihulngan township, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines.
Hopes fade for dozens buried in Philippines quake
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Sicklefin lemon shark (Negaprion acutidens) at the Sydney Aquarium.
Shark deaths hit two-decade high worldwide in 2011
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