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Filipinos Raped By Japanese World War II Troops Demand Compensation
A group of elderly Filipino women raped by Japanese troops during World War II called for compensation from Japan on today, following Tokyo's pledge of $8.3 million for South Korean women forced into Japanese military-run brothels during the war.
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Philippine Leader Cites Terror Threat For Muslim Self-Rule Law
Philippine President Benigno Aquino urged legislators today to pass a draft law aimed at ending a decades-long Muslim revolt, citing the growing threat of global terrorism as one reason to do so.
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Philippine Leader Says 'World is Watching' China in Sea Row
Philippine President Benigno Aquino told an Asia-Pacific summit today that "the world is watching" whether China would behave as a responsible power in the simmering standoff over maritime territory.
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China Tells Barack Obama to Keep Out of South China Sea Disputes
Beijing said today US President Barack Obama should not get involved in disputes in the South China Sea, after he demanded an end to artificial island building in the hotly contested region.
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Regional Tensions, Paris Attacks Hang Over Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit
Regional tensions over the South China Sea and security concerns after the attack by Islamist militants on Paris could eclipse efforts by Pacific-rim leaders this week to boost trade and growth across a region of around 3 billion people.
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Philippines Warns Typhoon Koppu Could Linger for Days
Philippine authorities today warned that a powerful typhoon will likely linger over the country for almost three days, bringing prolonged heavy rain, possible floods and sparking storm surges.
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Japan Emperor's World War II 'Remorse' a Prod to Shinzo Abe
Japan's Emperor Akihito has told Philippine President Benigno Aquino his country feels "remorse" for its actions during World War II, in what one commentator said was a prod to nationalist Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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Philippine President Benigno Aquino Urges Congress to Push Ahead With Muslim Autonomous Region
Philippine President Benigno Aquino today urged lawmakers to resume debating a proposed law on an autonomous territory in the Muslim south, in a bid to end a 45-year conflict that has killed 120,000 people.
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Nine Hong Kong Journalists Blacklisted for Heckling Philippines President
The Philippines has barred entry to nine Hong Kong television and radio journalists, saying they heckled President Benigno Aquino during a meeting of the APEC grouping last year and presented a threat to public safety.
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Filipinos Raped By Japanese World War II Troops Demand Compensation
A group of elderly Filipino women raped by Japanese troops during World War II called for compensation from Japan on today, following Tokyo's pledge of $8.3 million for South Korean women forced into Japanese military-run brothels during the war.
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Philippine Leader Cites Terror Threat For Muslim Self-Rule Law
Philippine President Benigno Aquino urged legislators today to pass a draft law aimed at ending a decades-long Muslim revolt, citing the growing threat of global terrorism as one reason to do so.
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Philippine Leader Says 'World is Watching' China in Sea Row
Philippine President Benigno Aquino told an Asia-Pacific summit today that "the world is watching" whether China would behave as a responsible power in the simmering standoff over maritime territory.
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China Tells Barack Obama to Keep Out of South China Sea Disputes
Beijing said today US President Barack Obama should not get involved in disputes in the South China Sea, after he demanded an end to artificial island building in the hotly contested region.
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Regional Tensions, Paris Attacks Hang Over Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit
Regional tensions over the South China Sea and security concerns after the attack by Islamist militants on Paris could eclipse efforts by Pacific-rim leaders this week to boost trade and growth across a region of around 3 billion people.
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Philippines Warns Typhoon Koppu Could Linger for Days
Philippine authorities today warned that a powerful typhoon will likely linger over the country for almost three days, bringing prolonged heavy rain, possible floods and sparking storm surges.
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Japan Emperor's World War II 'Remorse' a Prod to Shinzo Abe
Japan's Emperor Akihito has told Philippine President Benigno Aquino his country feels "remorse" for its actions during World War II, in what one commentator said was a prod to nationalist Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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Philippine President Benigno Aquino Urges Congress to Push Ahead With Muslim Autonomous Region
Philippine President Benigno Aquino today urged lawmakers to resume debating a proposed law on an autonomous territory in the Muslim south, in a bid to end a 45-year conflict that has killed 120,000 people.
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Nine Hong Kong Journalists Blacklisted for Heckling Philippines President
The Philippines has barred entry to nine Hong Kong television and radio journalists, saying they heckled President Benigno Aquino during a meeting of the APEC grouping last year and presented a threat to public safety.
