MANILA, Philippines - A fire swept through a residential building as people slept in a slum community in the central Philippines on Monday, killing 16 residents including women and children. The fire started after midnight Monday and rapidly spread
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. - Francisco Lupercio has insurance for his house, his truck and the store he runs with his wife. But he can't afford health insurance, so he joined dozens of other people lining up for exams at a community clinic. As the recessio
NEW DELHI A year ago, contemporary artist Sreejata Roy had a dream: revive a dirty and desolate park deep in a working-class neighborhood in this evolving city. She did not want to create art within the trash-filled heaps, but to make the park itse
In this June 2, 2006 photo, U.S.Sen.Edward K annidy, D-Mass., gestures as he accepts his party's...In this June 2, 2006 photo, U.S.Sen.Edward K annidy, D-Mass., gestures as he accepts his party's nomination during the state's Democratic Convention i
LAGOS - Nigeria's military on Wednesday denied quitting the Gbaramatu community where troops provide security for oil firms and staff, contrary to a claim by an armed group in the restive, oil-rich Niger Delta. The JTF is still in Gbaramatu and wi
Manchester United: BEN FOSTER: The young England goalkeeper, standing in for the injured Edwin van der Sar, should have done better with both of Chelsea's goals.Made some good saves but
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JOHN O'SHEA: A solid display from the U
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