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23 Aug 2010 21:48

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World: Filipino president Benigno Aquino wants bus hostage incident inquiry

  • What the heck happened? That’s the big question Filipino president Benigno Aquino wants to know about today’s failed hostage rescue. Eight hostages died on the bus, which was taken over by a disgruntled former policeman. Many have criticized Manila police for being slow to deal with the situation. Aquino gives them a little more credit, but still isn’t pleased: “How can you be satisfied if there were some people who were killed?” Good question. source

23 Aug 2010 09:32

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World: Dramatic hostage situation in the Philippines ends dramatically

In case you’re wondering, this dramatic scene didn’t end well for the hostage-taker (who was killed) … or some of the hostages (at least two died). source

28 Sep 2009 08:48

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World: The flooding death toll in the Phillippines rises significantly

  • 140 killed in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ketsana, at latest count
  • 300,000 could be displaced on the island of Luzon, home of Manila source

27 Sep 2009 03:43

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World: The Philippines slammed by its worst flooding in 40 years

  • 51 have died and another 21 have gone missing in the flooding
  • 80%+ of the Phillippine capital, Manila, is currently under water source