PHILIPPINES
Politician arrested for ordering massacre of 57 people pleads innocence
The prime suspect in a massacre that left 57 dead pleaded his innocence as he was taken into custody. The president’s ex-ally, Ampatuan Jnr, told reporters there was "no truth" in reports accusing him of masterminding the election-linked carnage.
INDIA
Security fears linger on one year after Mumbai attacks
As India remembers those fallen in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, security analysts and officials warn that, twelve months on, the country’s anti-terror strategy is still “work in progress”.
CAMBODIA
Prosecution push for lengthy prison sentence for Khmer Rouge jailer
Cambodia's Khmer Rouge war crimes court against the former prison chief "Duch" continued Tuesday, with prosecutors calling for the defendant to be handed a lengthy jail term.
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PHILIPPINES
President's ally named as prime suspect in election massacre
A political ally of Philippine president Gloria Arroyo has been named as the prime suspect in an election-related massacre of 52 people. Local police have pointed the finger at Andal Ampatuan Jnr, a member of the ruling Lakas Kampi CMD coalition.
USA
Obama vows to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan
At a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday, US President Barack Obama promised to unveil his much-anticipated decision on US involvement in Afghanistan “shortly”.
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PHILIPPINES
Arroyo declares 'state of emergency' after election violence
President Gloria Arroyo (pictured) declared a state of emergency in two southern provinces and in a nearby city on Tuesday, a day after scores were killed in election-related violence.
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China executes two over tainted milk: state media
Two people were executed in China on Tuesday for their roles in a contaminated milk powder scandal that led to the deaths of at least six infants and sickened up to 300,000, state media said.The men were executed after being sentenced to death ...
THAILAND
Former Thai Prime Minister Samak dies aged 74
Former Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, who led the People Power Party (PPP) to victory in the 2007 elections and was forced from office in 2008 for appearing on TV cooking shows, has died of liver cancer at the age of 74.
AFP
Japanese hostage in Yemen freed
A Japanese engineer freed after nine days held hostage by tribesmen near the Yemeni capital Sanaa voiced his relief at his release and said he just wanted to see his wife and take a shower.Sanaa governor Numan Duid said the release of Takeo Mashimo ...
CHINA
Quake activist sentenced to three years in jail
Chinese human rights activist Huang Qi has been sentenced to three years in jail for illegal possession of state secrets. He was detained after campaigning for the parents of children killed in last year's massive quake in Sichuan province.
IRAN
War manoeuvres aimed at protecting nuclear facilities
Iran began five days of war manoeuvres Sunday aimed at repelling a possible attack on the country's nuclear facilities, ostensibly by Israel. A senior aide said Iran would respond to such an attack with missile strikes on Tel Aviv.
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CHINA
Mine blast death toll rises to 104
The death toll from China's deadliest coal mine blast in two years has climbed to 104, local authorities have said, according to state media. News reports said four workers were still trapped in the mine shaft at Hegang city in northeast China.
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