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Philippines' Mayon volcano spews ash, could erupt
- The cone-shaped Mayon volcano in the central Philippines, which killed scores in an eruption 16 years ago, shot up an ash plume Wednesday - prompting hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate in case it blows again.
- The cone-shaped Mayon volcano in the central Philippines, which killed scores in an eruption 16 years ago, shot up an ash plume Wednesday - prompting hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate in case it blows again.
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US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 836
- As of Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at least 836 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST.
A look at economic developments around the globe
- A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday:
World stocks pause after Dow hits 2009 high
- European and U.S. stock markets took a breather Tuesday after a big rally in the previous session had pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to its highest level this year.
World stocks in pause after Dow hits 2009 high
- European stock markets pared earlier gains Tuesday ahead of an expected retreat on Wall Street, as investors booked profits on Monday's rally which pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to its highest level this year.
World stocks rise again after Dow hits 2009 high
- European and Asian stocks rose further Tuesday as expectations of low borrowing costs continued to boost the appeal of equity markets over other investments - on Monday the Dow Jones industrial average closed at its highest level this year.
Asia stocks track US higher; Europe narrowly mixed
- Asian stocks extended their gains Tuesday after Wall Street touched its highest level for 2009 amid optimism low interest rates would continue to power this year's rally in global markets. European shares were narrowly mixed.
Asian stock markets follow Wall Street higher
- Asian stocks extended their gains Tuesday after Wall Street touched its highest level for 2009 amid optimism low interest rates would continue to power this year's rally in global markets.
Gunmen kidnap 3 workers in southern Philippines
- Gunmen in camouflage stormed a plywood factory and abducted three workers Tuesday, a day after suspected Muslim militants beheaded a kidnapped schoolteacher on a nearby southern Philippine island, officials said.
APEC marks 20th birthday but no free trade yet
- It's been called A Place to Enjoy Coffee, and the less charitable Aging Politicians Enjoying Cocktails.
- It's been called A Place to Enjoy Coffee, and the less charitable Aging Politicians Enjoying Cocktails.
Philippines vows action after teacher is beheaded
- The Philippine government on Monday promised to hunt down al-Qaida-linked militants suspected of beheading a schoolteacher whose family failed to raise a ransom demanded by his kidnappers.
Filipino militants behead captive schoolteacher
- Suspected al-Qaida-linked militants in the southern Philippines beheaded a schoolteacher after kidnapping him last month, officials said Monday.
US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 833
- As of Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at least 833 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Friday at 10 a.m. EDT.
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