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Myanmar's highest court rejects appeal to reinstate 2 key defense witnesses in Suu Kyi trial

Staff Writer Associated Press Writer 30.06.2009

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) —Myanmar's highest court has rejected an appeal by lawyers of Aung San Suu Kyi to reinstate two key witnesses in a trial that has sparked global outrage.

Asia-Pacific nations agree to protect reef network

Melinda Checkering Associated Press Writer 31.05.2009

Philippines worried about ailing Italian hostage

Jim Gomez Associated Press Writer 21.04.2009
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono delivers his speech during the World Ocean Conference high level meeting in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Thursday, May 14. Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, is hosting the major conference that aimed at raising awareness about the link between oceans and climate change. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — Six Asia-Pacific countries agreed Friday on a wide-ranging plan to protect one of the world's largest networks of coral reefs, promising to reduce pollution, eliminate overfishing and improve the livelihoods of impoverished coastal communities.

Muslim residents and members of the Philippine Red Cross hold the pictures of kidnapped International Red Cross workers, from left, Filipino Jean Lacaba, Italian Eugenio Vagni and Swiss Andreas Notter, during an interfaith prayer rally in downtown Manila, Philippines on Sunday March 29, 2009. Al-Qaida-linked militants who have threatened to behead three Red Cross hostages rejected a limited pullout of government forces in exchange for the release of one of the captives, an official said. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government has deployed more troops to help secure the re-lease of an ailing Italian aid worker held by al-Qaida-linked militants amid concerns for his health, officials said Sunday, after two hostages walked free from months of harsh jungle captivity.

Singapore sees tourism revenue down 19 percent

Alex Kennedy Associated Press Writer 15.02.2009
People mingle under a poster showcasing Singapore's efforts to boost its tourism industry Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 in Singapore. Singapore's Tourism Board has reported plans to roll out a monetary initiative to stimulate its city-state's tourism sector during this time where Singapore's visitor arrivals is expected to fall as the global recession is affecting holiday plans. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore expects tourism revenue to plunge as much as 19 percent this year as a global economic slowdown undermines spending on travel.

Singapore’s observation Ferris wheel will remain shut pending a probe into a fire that caused it to break down

The world’s biggest observation wheel will remain shut pending a probe into a fire that led to a break down while 173 passengers were suspended mid-air, for six hours Singapore police said Thursday.



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