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U.S. envoy regrets saying men go to Philippines for sex

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the Philippines has apologized for his recent statement that 40 percent of male tourists visit the country for sex, a government spokesman […]

Filipino maid wins landmark Hong Kong ruling on residency

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HONG KONG (AP) — A Filipino maid in Hong Kong won the opening legal battle in her fight for permanent residency after a court ruled Friday, Sept. 30, that an […]

In Beijing, Gary Locke is both admired and reviled

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By Christopher Bodeen The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Gary Locke has been praised for his down-to-earth manner since becoming the first Chinese American ambassador to Beijing. He’s also been […]

Congress addresses Chinese currency manipulation

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By Jim Abrams The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a political given that China’s economic assault has damaged American manufacturers and taken away American jobs. After years of trying, […]

Jailed China Nobel winner’s wife still silenced

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By Gillian Wong The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — In a quiet, leafy neighborhood of Beijing, a woman has been living in enforced isolation in her book-lined, fifth-floor apartment. Her […]

Samsung steps up war with Apple

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By Kelly Olsen The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A top Samsung executive says the company will take a bolder stance in its patent battle with smartphone and […]

Signs of China’s economic slow-down add to dim global outlook

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By Elaine Kurtenbach The Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) — Signs that the powerhouse Chinese economy is slowing have spooked global markets and sharpened fears that the world economy will not […]