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Philippines starts graft probe into ex-president
MANILA - Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Friday launched a "Truth Commission" with broad powers to investigate alleged corruption and vote fraud by his predecessor, Gloria Arroyo.
"The process of bringing a necessary closure to the allegations of official wrongdoing and impunity has begun," Aquino said in a statement announcing he had signed an executive order to form the commission.
Thai PM warns further bomb attacks likely
BANGKOK - Thailand's premier warned Friday of possible further bomb attacks in Bangkok after a grenade blast left one man seriously hurt, days after a deadly explosion at a bus stop.
China races to recover chemical barrels from key river
BEIJING: Workers on Friday struggled to recover 3,000 barrels filled with hazardous chemicals that were swept into a river in northeast China by floods, amid fears some had sunk, state media said.
China conducts naval drill in South China Sea
BEIJING: China this week staged a large naval and air exercise on its southeast coast, as South Korea and the United States conducted their own naval drill opposed by Beijing, state media said Friday.
One hurt in Bangkok grenade blast
BANGKOK: A grenade exploded Friday on a street in central Bangkok, leaving one person seriously hurt in the latest violence in the Thai capital which is still recovering from deadly protests, police said.
Thousands of Bangladesh garment workers on rampage in Dhaka
DHAKA: Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers blocked highways, attacked factories and set fire to shops in Dhaka on Friday, police said, after rejecting the terms of a government wage hike.
N.Korea holds more talks with US military on ship sinking
SEOUL: North Korea and the US-led United Nations Command held military talks Friday, a Command spokesman said, the third round since the sinking of a South Korean warship that was blamed on the North.
Flash floods kill over 110 in Pakistan, Kashmir
PESHAWAR, Pakistan: At least 113 people have died and thousands more have been made homeless as flash floods triggered by torrential rains hit northwest Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir, officials said on Thursday.
Australian government denies sacked PM Rudd behind leaks
SYDNEY: Australia's government on Thursday denied sacked ex-leader Kevin Rudd was behind leaks which have dented its election campaign and indicate lingering bitterness over last month's party coup.
Britain, India unite to pressure Pakistan over terrorism
NEW DELHI: Britain and India pressed Pakistan on Thursday to tackle militant groups operating from its soil as British Prime Minister David Cameron wrapped up a two-day, trade-driven visit to the country.
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