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Thousands march for US immigration reform

Tens of thousands of people marched outside the White House Sunday to press Congress to move on a long-delayed immigration reform, which President Barack Obama told the protesters "won't happen overnight." (original story)

Pacquiao back after win over Clottey

Manny Pacquiao arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday to another red carpet welcome after retaining his World Boxing Organization welterweight crown in a lopsided fight in Texas where he pummeled Ghanaian Joshua Clottey for 12 rounds on March 13. (original story)

Pacquiao flies home to face politics

Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao flew home to a hero's welcome Monday after defending his world title and immediately began a political fight he said was aimed at helping the nation's poor masses. (original story)

Swiss prelate suggests Vatican sex abuse register

A leading Swiss priest on Sunday called on the Vatican to set up an international register of Roman Catholic clergy who have been reported for sex abuse. (original story)

Thousands rally for separate power line in Mindanao

At least a thousand protesters have been holding a rally in the village of Ilumavis here to press for a separate power line for North Cotabato. (original story)

* Indonesian Officials Ask Philippines To Track Down Fugitive

AP, MANILA Monday, Mar 22, 2010, Page 5 Indonesian officials have asked Philippine authorities to track down an Indonesian fugitive wanted in connection with several beheadings who is now helping ... (original story)

Kuwait expatriate workforce falls for second year

Oil-rich Kuwait's expatriate workforce dipped last year for the second time in a row, impacted by the global economic downturn, according to official figures on Sunday. (original story)

Mortars rain on Maguindanao mayor's house

Mortars rained on the residential house of a town mayor in Maguindanao some eight hours after a gasoline pump boy foiled a bombing attempt on a gas station in Ampatuan town, police said. (original story)

Air Philippines To Give Cebu Pacific 'serious Competition'

MANILA, Philippines - Air Philippines, the low-cost partner of Philippine Airlines (PAL), will purchase 4 more Airbus aircraft next year on top of the 6 planes that were previously ordered. “Th... (original story)

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