Former President Corazon “Tita Cory" Aquino passes away at 76
July 31, 2009 11:46 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Aug. 1 –- Democracy icon former President Corazon C. Aquino passed away Saturday at 3:18 a.m. at the Makati Medical Center in Makati City. She was 76 years old.
Former President Aquino obit update: “She was a national treasure” — PGMA
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MANILA, Aug. 1 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Saturday expressed her condolences to the family of former President Corazon C. Aquino.
PGMA declares 10-day period of national mourning over Cory’s death
July 31, 2009 11:46 pm· Comments Off
By Zorayda S. Tecson
MANILA, Aug. 1 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Saturday declared a 10-day period of national mourning in honor of the late former President Corazon Aquino, who passed away early this morning at the age of 76.
In her 2009 SONA, PGMA reinforces Mrs. Aquino’s remembrance as democracy icon
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MANILA, Aug. 1 — As former President Corazon C. Aquino was on the verge of death on July 27, the day of the 9th State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the incumbent Head of State reinforced the former’s image as an icon of democracy.
Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan intends to request more troops
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 — The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan intends to call for major changes in military strategy there, including a request for more U.S. troops beyond the planned increase, the Washington Post's website reported on Friday.
U.S. declares success in missile defense test
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 — The U.S. Missile Defense Agency said on Friday that it successfully tested a sea-based missile defense system on Thursday night.
NY police hunt for suspects in slaying of noted Nazi death camp survivor
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1 — Police said Friday they were seeking suspects in the slaying of a Nazi death camp survivor, once owner of a popular 1970s night club, whose bound and beaten body was found in his ransacked New York City apartment.
U.S. House approves to add 2 bln USD to "cash for clunkers" program
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 — The U.S. House of Representatives agreed on Friday to add 2 billion U.S. dollars to the "cash for clunkers" car purchase program after the first 10 billion dollar budget have been exhausted in just a week.
Canada alerted by Russian plans to drop paratroopers in Arctic
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OTTAWA, Aug. 1 — Canada is closely watching Russian plans to drop paratroopers in the Arctic next April and will always be prepared to counter any challenge to its territory, Defense Minister Peter MacKay said Friday.
Audi gains more U.S. market share amid economic downturn
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1 — German luxury automaker Audi AG said on Friday that it has gained a more-than-expected market share in the United States in the first half of 2009 amid the economic downturn.