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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/15
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Philippines 7.6 earthquake: One dead, tsunami alert lifted
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the Philippines coast, causing one fatality. The earthquake knocked out power in some towns, but only triggered a small tsunami.
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Social networks help Filipinos deal with Manila floods
Manila is still at risk for more flooding, but recovery efforts are underway, and many are turning to social networking sites to update and get updates on the situation.
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Global News Blog Beijing and US tense up over fresh South China Sea dispute
A new Chinese city and base on a disputed South China Sea island have kicked up tensions, but it will likely end there. The last thing China wants to do is give the US a reason to get involved.
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Global News Blog Why China is founding a new city on a coral reef
The new city of Sansha lies on tiny coral reefs in the Paracel Islands, one of the many disputed specks of land in the South China Sea.
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Global News Blog Why won't China sign the South China Sea code of conduct? (+video)
China dodged signing a code of conduct this week at the East Asia Summit, a regional security meeting.
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China and Philippines pull back from sea dispute
China and the Philippines both pulled their fishing boats from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, giving time for both governments to reevaluate the standoff.
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Honor in the Dust
The historical lessons of Gregg Jones's exhaustively researched book about the US's campaign in the Philippines deserve to be remembered.
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Leaning on US, Philippines boldly pushes back on China in sea dispute
The Philippines, a normally quiet claimant in South China Sea disputes, is mounting unusually bold resistance against China as it edges in on Manila’s maritime interests.
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Terrorism & Security China, Philippines dispute raises tensions in South China Sea
With tensions between China and its neighbors over the South China Sea already high, any disagreement runs the risk of becoming militarized.
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Negros earthquake: President Aquino criticizes shoddy road building
Negros earthquake: President Aquino visited Negros province where an earthquake struck Monday. Dozens of people are still missing, perhaps buried in landslides caused by the 6.9 magnitude quake.
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Negros earthquake: Urgent rescue efforts as death toll rises (+video)
Negros earthquake: Philippines President Aquino ordered armed forces to join rescue efforts on Negros Island as the death toll from Monday's 6.9 quake rose to 22.
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Rescuers dig to reach dozens after Philippines quake
At least 13 people were killed and 40 are believed missing, most of them along the shore near the epicenter of the 6.9-magnitude quake that struck in a narrow strait just off Negros Island.
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Typhoon Sendong recovery efforts begin in Philippines
Typhoon Sendong (aka Typhoon Washi) left more than 600 dead this weekend as flash floods hammered the Philippines. There are also more than 800 people missing in the wake of Typhoon Sendong.
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Philippines scrambles to recover from Typhoon Nesat as another storm bears down (video)
Typhoon Nesat is clearing the Philippines and moving west to the South China Sea, but Tropical Storm Nalgae is on its way – with seawalls still damaged and many villages still underwater.
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Typhoon Nesat puts Philippines capital underwater
In preparation for what now looks to be the Philippines' largest typhoon this year, more than 100,000 people were evacuated.
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Super typhoon Megi moves from Philippines to China after killing 7
Typhoon Megi has left the shores of the Philippines after having wreaking havoc on the Pacific nation, and killing 7 people. It is now headed toward China.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/15
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Philippines typhoon turns deadly and cuts off power
Philippines Typhoon Conson hit the island of Luzon, killing at least 11 with more than 50 people missing.
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Philippines typhoon hits the country's east coast Tuesday
Philippines typhoon barreled toward the country's east coast Tuesday. Nineteen fishermen were reported missing, prompting flight and ferry cancellations, school closures, and warnings of floods and landslides.
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Arroyo's shadow over Philippines election
Voting began Monday for the Philippines election. Though President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is not seeking reelection, her legacy has figured prominently in the campaign.
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Five biggest volcano eruptions in recent history
The eruption at Eyafjallajökull volcano in Iceland has been hugely disruptive to world travel. But as a volcanic event, it's barely worth mentioning.
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Giant lizard discovery underscores threats to Philippine forests
A new species of 6-foot-long lizard has been discovered in the Philippines. But its habitat is quickly fading because of deforestation.
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Thousands evacuated as Philippines powerful Mayon Volcano threatens
Around 20,000 Filipinos were evacuated from the slopes of the Mayon Volcanoe on the Philippines' main island of Luzon Tuesday. The volcano, which has erupted and left fatalities in the past, is a reminder of dangers of living on the Pacific "ring of fire."
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Philippines massacre: The story behind the accused Ampatuan clan
The Philippines massacre of 46 people on Monday on Mindanao appears to have been politically motivated, with fingers pointing to a powerful local clan.
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Blame game intensifies over Philippines typhoon response
The Philippines were hit hard by two recent storms. Critics say politicians have ignored repeated warnings of the capital's vulnerability.
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