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Tsunami Smashes Pacific Islands, over 100 Feared Dead

Sep 30, 2009, 4:00 am

Television images showed homes ripped apart, cars submerged in the sea or lodged in trees.

Pacific Tsunami Kills, Sows Panic in Island Nations

Sep 29, 2009, 5:00 pm

A tsunami killed an unknown number of people in Samoa and is sowing fear as far away as New Zealand.

Philippines Braces for New Storm as Toll Hits 246

Sep 29, 2009, 6:00 am

Weather forecasters said a new storm forming in the Pacific Ocean was likely to enter Philippine waters on Thursday,

Manila Hit over Aid Delay after Storm Kills 140

Sep 28, 2009, 2:00 pm

Philippine officials scampered to send relief aid to hundreds of thousands hit by weekend floods in Manila.

Philippines Govt Seeks Typhoon Aid, Battles to Avoid Backlash

Sep 27, 2009, 7:00 am

The Philippines appeals for aid to help tens of thousands marooned by flashfloods.

Burma's Suu Kyi Gives Backing to U.S. Engagement

Sep 25, 2009, 1:00 pm

Aung San Suu Kyi supports U.S. plans to engage with Burma if opposition groups are involved in any dialogue.

China’s Checkbook Threatens Australia’s Economic Sovereignty

Sep 25, 2009, 1:00 am

Last year, half of China’s offshore investment of $65 billion was spent on Australia’s assets.

Australian Military Objects to China Investment

Sep 24, 2009, 3:00 am

Defence officials say a Chinese investment in an outback mining venture threatens national security.

Sydney Hunkers Down Under Red Dust Storms

Sep 24, 2009, 2:00 am

The early morning light, combined with the millions of tons of red dust, put Sydney, Australia in a thick orange shroud.

Philippine Troops Killed After Seizing Rebel Lair

Sep 21, 2009, 11:00 am

Philippine troops seized the main base of the Abu Sayyaf group, but eight soldiers were killed.

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