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US, Philippines Launch Joint South China Sea Patrols: Ashton Carter
The US said Thursday it has launched South China Sea patrols with the Philippines and will temporarily deploy 275 troops and five warplanes in the country, escalating its presence amid a territorial dispute with China.
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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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Anti-China Group Sails To Philippine-Held Island
Almost 50 young Filipinos are camping on a remote Philippine-held island in the South China Sea in a symbolic stand against China's claim to most of the waterway, officials said today.
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Philippines Sacks 21 Policemen Over 2009 Massacre
The Philippines' police force has sacked 21 officers for being "co-conspirators" in the country's worst massacre six years ago, according to an official statement released today.
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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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Human Rights Sidelined In Philippine Presidential Race: Amnesty
Philippine presidential candidates have ignored human rights in their campaigns despite the violence which plagues the country, Amnesty International said today.
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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' Benigno Aquino Rejects Permanent Refugees From Australia
The Philippines will not accept any refugees sent by Australia if they are expected to live in the Southeast Asian nation permanently, President Benigno Aquino said today.
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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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Philippine Police Report Was Speculative: President Benigno Aquino's Spokesman
A spokesman for Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Saturday rejected findings of an official police inquiry about a clash that puts serious doubt on the government's peace process, describing it as speculative.
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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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US, Philippines Launch Joint South China Sea Patrols: Ashton Carter
The US said Thursday it has launched South China Sea patrols with the Philippines and will temporarily deploy 275 troops and five warplanes in the country, escalating its presence amid a territorial dispute with China.
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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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Anti-China Group Sails To Philippine-Held Island
Almost 50 young Filipinos are camping on a remote Philippine-held island in the South China Sea in a symbolic stand against China's claim to most of the waterway, officials said today.
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Philippines Sacks 21 Policemen Over 2009 Massacre
The Philippines' police force has sacked 21 officers for being "co-conspirators" in the country's worst massacre six years ago, according to an official statement released today.
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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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Human Rights Sidelined In Philippine Presidential Race: Amnesty
Philippine presidential candidates have ignored human rights in their campaigns despite the violence which plagues the country, Amnesty International said today.
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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' Benigno Aquino Rejects Permanent Refugees From Australia
The Philippines will not accept any refugees sent by Australia if they are expected to live in the Southeast Asian nation permanently, President Benigno Aquino said today.
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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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Philippine Police Report Was Speculative: President Benigno Aquino's Spokesman
A spokesman for Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Saturday rejected findings of an official police inquiry about a clash that puts serious doubt on the government's peace process, describing it as speculative.
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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.
