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Comelec Chair Brillantes threatens to resign over Supreme Court’s interventions
Category: Asia Written by Alvin Joy
The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a status quo ante order on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) decision to restrict airtime of political advertisements. Theodore Te, spokesperson of Supreme Court, confirmed the news in Baguio City.
The verdict has agitated many politicians and officials of
Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 08:09
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America keen to carry out authentic and credible negotiations with North Korea
Category: Asia Written by Aailyah Abbas
The United States is keen to conduct talks with North Korea despite receiving several threats of nuclear and missile strikes from the former. Tension between the two states has been increasing ever since Pyongyang carried out a nuclear test.
According to Secretary of State John Kerry,
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 08:26
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Firefight between army and MILF kills undetermined number of rebels
Category: Asia Written by Alvin Joy
Firefight between Philippine troops and rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the province of Basilan left undetermined number of rebels dead and wounded. The rebel group has accused the armed forces of launching an attack in Tipo-Tipo town.
“The Philippine Army raided the forces of the
Last Updated on Monday, 15 April 2013 07:42
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Pakatan Rakyat and Parti Sosialis Malaysia fail to find common ground
Category: Asia Written by Kamran Nafees
Both Pakatan Rakyat (PR) and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) refuse to show any flexibility over the candidate for the Jelapang state seat. PSM is likely to nominate its deputy chairman, M. Saraswathy, who contested in a three-cornered fight in the last general election in 2008.
“Without any
Last Updated on Monday, 15 April 2013 07:21
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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to locate men in Burgos disappearance
Category: Asia Written by Alvin Joy
The Supreme Court has directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to look into the disappearance of activist Jonas Burgos and locate the involved military personnel.
AFP chief Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Bautista is ordered to locate the officers listed in the after apprehension report pertaining to
Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 06:34
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Edward Ewol bids farewell to Sabah, swears allegiance to BN
Category: Asia Written by Kamran Nafees
Edward Ewol Mujie parts ways with Sabah and swears allegiance to Barisan Nasional (BN) component party, Upko. Edward held charge as Sabah DAP Vice Chairman and Karambunai Branch Chairman. The President of Upko, Tan Sri Bernard Dompok, embraced the new entrant and promised to support him through the
Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 05:54
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PAS leaders term the sex video a scam, refuse to talk about it
Category: Asia Written by Kamran Nafees
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said the party will not discuss or comment on the sex video scandal which allegedly involved a senior party leader. He said the party has more important matters to discuss and talk about.
“Go ahead, spread it. It will only enhance the party when people
Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 05:27
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