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Philippine massacre leaves 24 dead
Heavy security patrols the streets of a southern Philippines town. -Reuters
 
 
Cheetah cubs wow Tokyo zoo visitors
Three cheetah cubs debut at a Tokyo zoo, attracting thousands of visitors. -Reuters 		Taiwan rethinks land use after killer typhoon
Environmental abuse led to Typhoon Morakot. -AFP
Obama affirms India nuclear deal
US President Obama assured India's Prime Minister Singh that he would move forward with the civilian nuclear deal. -Reuters 		China doesn't want "empty" Copenhagen deal
China will try to make the summit successful. -Reuters
KRouge jail chief set to address court
Duch likely to call on judges to hand him a lengthy sentence. -AFP 		Mysterious toilet blockages plague Cathay Pacific flights
One plane was forced to make an unscheduled landing because it had no working lavatory. -AFP
Obama fetes 'indispensable' India
Barack Obama welcomes Indian PM to White House. -AFP 		For $2,700, he became a woman
Thai govt is cracking down on sex change laws. -AFP
Boeing sees opportunity in Thai Airways plan
Their manufacturing strategy is to give the right size and capacity of the aircraft. -The Nation/ANN 		China mine death toll up to 106
Two more bodies found in mining accident. -AFP
"I'm not a spy, flight details were public'
He hopes the Cambodian court would be just and release him so he could be with his family. -The Nation/ANN 		Samak passing away , A one of a kind
Sharp-tongued right-wing political veteran appeared like a folksy uncle. -The Nation/ANN
UN chief condemns "brutal" massacre in Philippines
There were more than 40 civilians were killed. -Inquirer/ANN 		Philippine massacre toll could top 50
Authorities to resume search for massacre victims. -AFP
Thai tensions reaching boiling point
This is as exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra steps up his struggle to regain power. -The Nation/ANN 		Asia's loose monetary policy to stay
The economic recovery in Asia is not so solid. -Reuters
Special course for Chinese scions
Leading university has launched special business programme for privileged offspring. -China Daily/ANN 		'Amazing' Bangladeshi twins out of intensive care
The two-year-olds were in "fantastic" shape and showing no evidence of any brain damage. -AFP
SMEs to develop eco-park in China
First time such a project driven by private sector and Chinese govt. 		Indonesian minister defends bank bailout
Finance minister and current vice-President under fire for authorising the $980 million loan. -AFP
Vietnam Catholics hope 'Holy Year' will mend ties with state
The 'Holy Year' formally marks the 350th anniversary of Vietnam's first Catholic diocese. -AFP 		Former Thai PM sacked over cookery shows dies at 74
He died "peacefully" of liver cancer at Bangkok hopital. -AFP
Philippines declares emergency as massacre toll hits 46
Police pulled the bullet-ridden bodies from shallow graves in s remote farming area. -AFP 		Taiwan leader presses US on fighter jets
There is growing concern that balance of power in country might be shifting in favour of China. -AFP
Philippines declares emergency as massacre toll hits 39
Victims were reporters and politicians kidnapped by gunmen. -AFP 		Indonesia demos demand Yudhoyono quit
They called for his resignation over controversial bailout of failed Bank Century and alleged police conspiracy. -AFP
China executes two over tainted milk scandal
The contaminated milk powder led to deaths of at least six infants and sickened up to 300,000. -AFP 		Mosque attack report presented to Indian parliament
Report apparently implicated top leaders of the Hindu nationalist opposition in the destruction. -AFP
Thailand passes tough security law ahead of protest
This will give the military broad powers to control a street rally. -Reuters 		Philippine massacre death toll rises to 35
The death toll could rise as several of those kidnapped are still missing. -AFP
 
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