Philippines flags greater US military presence
The Philippines announced plans on Friday to allow a greater US military presence on its territory, in a move analysts said was directly aimed at trying to contain a rising China.
MANILA FLAGS GREATER US MILITARY PRESENCE
This March 2005 file photo shows members of the US Marines Echo Company of the North Carolina-based 2nd Marine Division participating in an assault exercise conducted at Aurora province’s Dingalan Bay. FILE PHOTO The Philippines would accept increased US military presence on its territory to help defend its interests and ensure peace in the region, amid rising tensions with China.
Trinamul black flags for Surjya
TMCP district president Amlan Bhaduri denied the charge. "We have not joined hands with any militant group. The SFI is aware that it will lose the elections and is trying to create an adverse opinion against us."
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Fed slashes growth outlook, flags further easing
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Cassidy: Stanford study of tween girls' technology habits is a lesson to us all
OK, you’re not surprised that tween girls can be heavy users of Facebook, YouTube, Google, iTunes — sometimes all at the same time. Clifford Nass and Roy Pea at Stanford took a look at how that kind of use might affect social and emotional development of pre-teens. Their conclusions are important, but maybe not as important as the larger questions their answers raise.