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15/04/2010 01:16
Opinion: What Would Boxing be without Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather, Jr.?
It is hard to imagine how boxing as a form of legal sports in our society would be like today if boxers Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. are not around. Boxing fans say that these two great boxers are the reasons why boxing is still alive and well
What would boxing be at this time...
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15/04/2010 01:14
Seminarian Convicted of Sexual Misconduct is Now Ordained Priest
An American seminarian who has been convicted of sexual misconduct in Detroit Michigan in late 1990s has moved to the Philippines to pursue his seminary studies and eventually ordained priest in 2001.
An American seminarian convicted of sexual abuse or misconduct with a 15 year old boy has...
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14/04/2010 01:12
Opinion: Shane Mosley is Manny Pacquiao's Latest Boxing Fan
Shane Mosley has some fond words for Manny Pacquiao. He says he'd love to be shown around by the Filipino boxer if and when he visits the Philippines. He is also doing great in his political career, Mosley said during a recent press conference.
Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has...
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14/04/2010 01:09
Opinion: Boxing Fans will see 'Fireworks' in a Pacquiao-Berto Match
Andre Berto of Haiti and Florida has just made himself visible from Manny Pacquiao's radar screen when he demolished Carlos Quintana of Puerto Rico via a KO in eight rounds Saturday night in Florida.
Suddenly Andre Berto has appeared on Manny Pacquiao's radar screen after the Hatian-American...
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14/04/2010 01:07
Mexico's Roman Catholic Church Seeks Pardon for Child Abuse
In Mexico, the Roman Catholic Church is seeking pardon for sexual abuses committed by its founding priest on children under its care. The apology includes a promise to allow civil authorities to intervene to apply the law in church-linked sex abuse cases.
The Roman Catholic church hierarchy in...
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14/04/2010 01:05
Thai 'Red Shirt' Protesters Consolidating for Final Battleground
Thailand's 'Red Shirt' protesters are in the process of consolidating their forces in preparation for what they called 'final battleground' to oust the Prime Minister as the three-day Thai New Year or Songkran ends.
As the 'Songkran' or Thai new year celebrations enter its second day of the...
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13/04/2010 01:02
Extreme Heat Kills Three People in Metro Manila
At least three people died of heat stroke in different areas of Metro Manila as summer temperature soars during the past few days due mainly to the effects of El Nino. A brief rain shower Tuesday did not help in lowering the temperature in the metropolis.
Extreme heat brought about by the...
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13/04/2010 01:00
12 People Killed in Southern Philippines Bomb Attack
At least 12 people were killed in a daylight bomb attack by armed men using police and military uniform in Isabela City, Basilan Island in southern Philippines Tuesday.
A group of around 25 men believed to be members of the dreaded Abu Sayaff militants associated with al-Qaida terrorist group ...
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13/04/2010 00:57
Bob Arum: Manny Pacquiao is Definitely Fighting Again this Year
Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum says the Filipino boxer is definitely fighting this year. He said Pacquiao will fight in September if he is not lucky in his election bid and in November if he wins in the elections, set for May 10, 2010
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is definitely fighting ...
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13/04/2010 00:55
US Calls For Peaceful Dialogue in Troubled Thailand
The United States has called for peaceful dialogue in Thailand's month-long political conflict between the government and the 'Red Shirt' protesters who rejected Tuesday the Prime Minister's offer to dissolve the House in six months
The United States government called for peaceful dialogue...