Global markets tumble
Global markets plunged Monday on news that JPMorgan Chase, backed by the U.S. government, had to rescue troubled Bear Stearns, with investors struggling to gauge how much worse financial markets could get. Nations:[Switzerland][Philippines] Activities:[Bear Stearns Crash][Hong Kong Markets][Japanese Markets][European Markets] 2008-03-17 Spitzer tripped up on laws he enforced
 Eliot Spitzer knew how to catch bad guys by following the money. As attorney general, he once broke up a call-girl ring and locked up 18 people on corruption, money-laundering and prostitution charges. He ruthlessly investigated the pay packages of Wall Street executives and was so familiar with shady financial maneuvers that he rose to become the top racketeering prosecutor in Manhattan. Nations:[U.S.][Philippines] People:[Eliot Spitzer] Activities:[Spitzer Sex Scandal] 2008-03-11 Philippine president said target of plot
Authorities have uncovered alleged plots by al-Qaida-linked militants to assassinate the Philippine president and bomb foreign embassies, officials said Thursday. Nations:[Philippines] 2008-02-14 Americans overseas head to polls
Americans living overseas started lining up in hotels and coffee shops Tuesday to vote for Democratic candidates in the 2008 U.S. presidential elections, while others -- for the first time ever -- cast ballots online. Nations:[Indonesia][Thailand][Cambodia][Ireland][Philippines][Japan] People:[Barack Obama][Hillary Clinton] 2008-02-05 Bangladesh cyclone death toll tops 3,100
The death toll from Thursday's cyclone in Bangladesh is now more than 3,100, and officials say that number could reach 10,000 once rescuers get to outlying islands. Rescuers are struggling to reach thousands of survivors, and relief items have been slow to reach many. Survivors grieved and buried their loved ones Monday as they waited for aid to arrive. Nations:[Bangladesh][Indonesia][Philippines] People:[Condoleezza Rice][Ban Ki-moon] 2007-11-19 At least 2,300 die in Bangladesh cyclone
The death toll from Bangladesh's most devastating storm in a decade climbed to at least 2,300 on Sunday and relief officials warned the figure could jump sharply as rescuers reach more isolated areas. Nations:[Bangladesh][Philippines][Indonesia] 2007-11-18 Blast at Philippine legislature kills 1
An explosion rocked an entrance to the Philippine House of Representatives late Tuesday, killing a driver and injuring at least seven people, including lawmakers, officials said. Nations:[Philippines] People:[Gloria Macapagal Arroyo] 2007-11-13 Ex-Philippine President Estrada home to hero's welcome
Joseph Estrada, jailed former leader of the Philippines, came home to a hero's welcome on Friday as President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo faced criticism for pardoning the playboy movie star. Nations:[Philippines] People:[Joseph Estrada] 2007-10-26 Sex, Nazi, burrito and Viagra: Who Googles what?
Internet users in Egypt, India and Turkey are the world's most frequent searchers for Web sites using the keyword "sex" on Google search engines, according to statistics provided by Google Inc (GOOG.O). Nations:[Australia][U.S.][Canada][U.K.][Mexico][Pakistan] People:[Britney Spears][Tom Cruise][Kate Moss][David Beckham] 2007-10-17 Myanmar breaks up rallies, cuts Internet
Soldiers clubbed and dragged away activists while firing tear gas and warning shots to break up demonstrations Friday before they could grow, and the government cut Internet access, raising fears that a deadly crackdown was set to intensify. Nations:[Malaysia][Norway][Australia][Indonesia][Philippines] People:[Wen Jiabao] 2007-09-28 Myanmar crowds taunt troops as crackdown draws outrage
 Crowds taunted soldiers and police who barricaded central Yangon on Friday to prevent more mass protests against Myanmar's 45 years of military rule and deepening economic hardship. Nations:[Singapore][Philippines] 2007-09-28 Myanmar breaks up rallies, cuts Internet
Soldiers clubbed activists in the streets and fired warning shots Friday, moving decisively to break up demonstrations in Myanmar before they could gain momentum. Troops occupied Buddhist monasteries and cut public Internet access, raising concerns that the crackdown on civilians that has killed at least 10 people was set to intensify. Nations:[Malaysia][Australia][Norway][Philippines][Indonesia] 2007-09-28
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