The Philippines is marking 25 years since its own ‘people power’ revolution forced from leader Ferdinad Marcos from power. And as Al Jazeera’s Marga Ortigas reports, there is a lesson for what is happening right now in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Ferdinand Marcos flees the Philippines; Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev denounces Josef Stalin; Samuel Colt patents the revolver; Muhammad Ali becomes world boxing champ; Musician George Harrison born. (Feb. 25)
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The United Nations has said it will extend its mandate for peacekeepers in East Timor for another year. Since gaining independence from Indonesia more than a decade ago, the tiny country has struggled to look after its own security. Drew Ambrose reports.
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Anger over Ireland’s shattered economy is expected to see a backlash at the ballot box. Voters are expected to vent their anger at the Fianna Fail party, long dominant in Ireland. It is blamed by many for turning the economy from one of Europe’s most impressive to one of the poorest. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Dublin.
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Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has reported to camp and feels his training session with Tottenham has him ready for a healthy season. Beckham discusses his arrival, the importance of his extended training and his legacy in US soccer (Feb. 24
Continue reading …After four days of searching, hopes of finding more survivors of the earthquake in New Zealand are fading. Rescue crews are scouring the rubble but the threat of aftershocks is hampering the operation. Al Jazeera’s Tania Page reports from Christchurch.
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A college student from Saudi Arabia who studied engineering in Texas bought explosive chemicals online as part of a plan to hide bomb materials inside dolls and baby carriages to blow up dams, nuclear plants or the home of former Pres. Bush. (Feb. 24)
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Boeing pulled off a surprise in beating a European rival and landing a massive $30 billion Pentagon contract to build the next generation of air refueling planes. (Feb 24)
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Travelers across the country are paying more, partly a result of uncertain times in the Middle East. Gas prices have been rising steadily and now airlines have added higher fuel charges to their ticket prices. (Feb. 24)
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