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Philippine ratifies ASEAN charter

Oct 7, 2008, 10:49 GMT

Manila - The Philippines ratified on Tuesday the charter of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) which will give the 10-country grouping a legal framework, as well as set out the principles and rules for its members. ... more

Protest around Thai Parliament escalates, one dead (6th Lead)

Oct 7, 2008, 10:09 GMT

   Bangkok - An anti-government protest around Parliament turned bloody Tuesday, claiming at least one dead and about a hundred injured as police faced off with the followers of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD). ... more

Dozens of passengers injured in Qantas "altitude change" (Roundup)

Oct 7, 2008, 10:05 GMT

Sydney - Dozens of passengers aboard a Qantas flight from Singapore to Perth were injured 'following a sudden change in altitude,' the Australian airline said in a statement Tuesday. ... more

US weapons deal "poisoned" military ties, China says

Oct 7, 2008, 9:59 GMT

Beijing - China's foreign ministry on Tuesday said a US arms deal for Taiwan had 'poisoned' military ties between Washington and Beijing, but it did not confirm US reports that China had cancelled some bilateral meetings. ... more

Dozens of passengers injured in Qantas "altitude change" (2nd Lead)

Oct 7, 2008, 9:33 GMT

Sydney - Dozens of passengers aboard a Qantas flight from Singapore to Perth were injured 'following a sudden change in altitude,' the Australian airline said in a statement Tuesday. ... more

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