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19 April 2012

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Publication Date : 19-04-2012

 

Philippine officials ignore China’s demand to withdraw Filipino vessels from the disputed shoal, says Philippine Daily Inquirer. Japan's deep-sea research vessel prepares to probe waters to clarify what triggered the March 11 tsunami, reports The Yomiuri Shimbun. China reportedly stops repatriating North Korean refugees against their will to show discontent over the unilateral launch of the rocket, writes The Korea Herald. IMF cuts its estimates on Indonesia’s economic growth for 2012, according to The Jakarta Post. Swine flu returns in Bangladesh, affecting 31 student nurses, reports The Daily Star.

 


 


 

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