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In my Foreign Policy column, I discuss whether Admiral William McRaven's request for greater operational freedom for Special Operations Command will extend to an unconventional warfare campaign in Syria. This week, the New York Times reported on a draft
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Could it happen? Sure. Why not? There are precedents, you know. MacArthur returned to the Philippines. Neil Armstrong returned to the Lunar Module. Dorothy returned to Kansas. Elvis returned to sender. It's not like this kind of stuff never happens. We a
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A protester displays a placard in front of riot police as they picket the Government-run Veterans Memorial Medical Center where former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is currently under hospital arrest while awaiting arraignment on... View Photo »
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We think that it's important for us and other ASEAN nations as well as the Philippines to emphasize that we will do whatever we need to do in order to protect the principle of freedom of navigation, particularly in the West Philippine Sea
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In December 2011, Typhoon Sendong (Tropical Storm Washi) ravaged Mindanao in the Philippines. The typhoon and flooding left over a thousand residents dead and many more homeless. Recovery efforts are still under way, and our community can help. Now throu
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FROM March 5 this year, the UK Border Agency is making changes to its visa service in Fiji by introducing a more streamlined online application process and improving the visa decision-making process by transferring this to the UK Border Agency's visa hub
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HAVING started his own business in his teens to provide cyber caf solutions and systems for others, Ganesh Bangah's experience in the IT business is helping him reshape one of the country's success stories. As the CEO of MOL Access Portal Sdn Bhd, the 31
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Protesters display placards as they picket the Government-run Veterans Memorial Medical Center where former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is currently under hospital arrest while awaiting arraignment on electoral fraud charges Friday,... View Photo »
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On January 23, 2012, the Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines by both Chinese-Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos as well
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PETALING JAYA: CIMB Group’s regional plan to be Asean centric will not be significantly impacted should it acquire some of the much-talked-about Asian assets of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), analysts said. A banking analyst with MIDF Research told St
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Whitney Houston funeral: Whitney Houston's mother Cissy and daughter Bobbi Kristina lead family mourners at wake ahead of funeral in star's New Jersey hometown
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Whitney's daughter Bobbi Kristina pictured for first time since dramatic hospital dash Throngs of fans line the streets as police procession guides family and friends to private viewing ahead of tomorrow's funeralSinger's mother Cissy leads family and fr
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Orcullo Dennis of Philippines lines a shot during his game against Nasser al-Mujbel of Kuwait during a qualifying round of the World 8 Ball Pool Championship at Fujairah on February 13, 2012.
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An Airphil Express Airbus A320 plane sits at the end of the runaway next to housing after it overshot its landing at the airport in Kalibo, Aklan province, in the central Philippines on February 13, 2012. The plane carrying more than 140 people overshot the runway at the airport serving...
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Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines chips onto the green on the final day of the ICTSI Philippine Open golf tournament at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Manila on February 12, 2012.
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Filipino students Rudy Roa, left, and Claire Vinzon prepare to scribble a message on the "tribute wall" for the late American singer Whitney Houston at the SM North EDSA shopping mall in suburban Quezon city, northeast of Manila, Philippines Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The tribute wall was...
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A Filipino fan scribbles a message on the "tribute wall" of the late American singer Whitney Houston at the SM North EDSA shopping mall in suburban Quezon city, northeast of Manila, Philippines Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The tribute wall was put up for fans to write their messages following...
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A Filipino fan uses his cell phone to take a picture of the "tribute wall" of the late American singer Whitney Houston at the SM North EDSA shopping mall in suburban Quezon city, northeast of Manila, Philippines Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The tribute wall was put up for fans to write their...
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Shaira Costiniano, of the Philippines, competes in the women's free skating competition during the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Ferdinand Aunzo of the Philippines hits a bunker shot during the third round of the ICTSI Philippine Open golf tournament at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Manila on February 11, 2012. The 300,000 USD Asian Tour tournament runs from February 9 to 12.
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Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines lines up a putt during the third round of the ICTSI Philippine Open golf tournament at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Manila on February 11, 2012. The 300,000 USD Asian Tour tournament runs from February 9 to 12.
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The archbishop of Manila, Philippines, Luis Antonio Tagle, right, talks to a journalists during a break at the Vatican-backed symposium on clerical sex abuse, in Rome, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Tagle said that a culture of silence prevalent on the Asian continent has kept many victims...
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The archbishop of Manila, Philippines, Luis Antonio Tagle, poses for a photo during a break at the Vatican-backed symposium on clerical sex abuse, in Rome, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Tagle said that a culture of silence prevalent on the Asian continent has kept many victims from coming...
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Protesters set on fire to an anti-US banner during a rally outside the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The protesters staged the rally against alleged "imminent" U.S. and NATO forces' air strikes on Syria following months of crisis under the government of...
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Muslim Filipinos display placards during a rally outside the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The protesters staged the rally against alleged "imminent" US and NATO forces' air strikes on Syria following months of crisis under the government of Syrian...
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Protesters briefly scuffle with police as they attempt to get closer to the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines Thursday Feb. 16, 2012. The protesters staged the rally against alleged "imminent" U.S. and NATO forces' air strikes on Syria following months of crisis under the government...
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Street children play underneath a banner during a protest rally outside the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines Thursday Feb. 16, 2012. The protesters staged the rally against alleged "imminent" US and NATO forces' air strikes on Syria following months of crisis under the government of...
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In this photo released by Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, left, addresses student leaders during a town hall meeting at La Consolacion College in Manila, Philippines Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Aquino pushed for the ouster of Supreme Court Chief...
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Earthquake survivors rest inside their makeshift shelter as residents continue to camp out due to aftershocks, in the village of Songgon, La Libertad town, Negros Oriental province, central Philippines on February 8, 2012. Survivors of a deadly quake in the Philippines begged rescuers...
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A resident eats coconut next to her makeshift shelter outside their destroyed house as they continue to camp out due to aftershocks ,in the village of Songgon, La Libertad town, Negros Oriental province, central Philippines on February 8, 2012. Survivors of a deadly quake in the...
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In this photo released by Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines President Benigno Aquino III, center in yellow shirt, and other officials inspect the quake-stricken La Libertad township, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines Wednesday Feb. 8, 2012, his 52nd birthday. ...
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In this photo released by Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines President Benigno Aquino III, in yellow shirt, and other officials inspect the quake-stricken city of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental province in central Philippines Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Monday's magnitude- 6.9...
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Female protesters block an oil tanker as they stage a picket at the entrance of an oil depot Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Manila, Philippines. Protesters staged the picket to oppose the current oil price hike and blamed the government for allegedly ignoring the plight of the people.
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Protesters try to break down the barricade at the entrance of an oil depot during a picket Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Manila, Philippines. Protesters staged the picket to oppose the current oil price hike and blamed the government for allegedly ignoring the plight of the people.
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Female protesters try to break down the barricade at the entrance of an oil depot during a picket Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Manila, Philippines. The protesters staged the picket to oppose the current oil price hike and blamed the government for allegedly ignoring the plight of the...
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Orcullo Dennis of Philippines lines a shot during his game against Nasser al-Mujbel of Kuwait during a qualifying round of the World 8 Ball Pool Championship at Fujairah on February 13, 2012.
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