InfoAnda - Philippines peace talks at risk after priest's kidnapping

Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case
Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They

Taiwan denies boycotting Australian film festival
Thursday, August 6, 2009

AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e

Merkel's support dips, regional ally resigns International
Thursday, September 3, 2009

By Sarah Marsh and Noah Barkin

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German

Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rally
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an

Ex-bad boy China praised at climate talks | 2 December 2008
Bangladesh ferry death toll rises to 77 | 1 December 2009
Russia says to start up Iran Bushehr plant August 21 | | 13 August 2010

Vanished Iranian scientist turns up in Washington | 14 July 2010

Forum Views () Forum Replies ()

Read more with google mobile : Philippines peace talks at risk after priest's kidnapping

Yahoo! My Yahoo! Mail More Yahoo! Services Account Options New User? Sign Up Sign In Help Yahoo! Search web search Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Australia China India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Philippines Thailand Vietnam Philippines peace talks at risk after priest's kidnapping AFP - Wednesday, November 4 Send IM Story Print Philippines peace talks at risk after priest's kidnapping MANILA (AFP) - – The Philippines on Tuesday said the resumption of stalled peace talks with Muslim insurgents could be jeopardised after the rebels were accused of involvement in the abduction of an Irish priest. The armed forces and the police had both received intelligence reports that rogue elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were behind the October 11 kidnapping of Father Michael Sinnott, senior officials said. While the government "would like to give them the benefit of the doubt," the MILF leadership must impose "punishment or sanction against those involved to show good faith and that they are very sincere," presidential spokeswoman Lorelei Fajardo told reporters. Separately, Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno said the police had intelligence reports that an MILF unit was behind the abduction. "It is clear to us that the kidnappers are either directly connected to or very closely associated to the MILF," Puno said, identifying a "Commander Al Asree" as the ringleader. Fajardo said it was possible that the MILF leadership was not aware that some of its members were involved, noting earlier denials from the group. "We hope that this is an isolated case, so we have to be very careful in handling this," Fajardo said. Asked whether the incident could affect the peace talks, she said: "There might be some respite in peace talks, but we have to continue (the talks at some stage)." The 79-year-old Sinnott, who has a history of heart problems, was kidnapped by six armed men from the compound of the Society of St. Columban mission house in Pagadian city on the strife-torn southern island of Mindanao. He was believed to have been taken to a jungle area in nearby Lanao del Norte province where MILF rebels and other armed groups operate. The military had initially said Sinnott was being held by a notorious pirate in the area, although Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro subsequently blamed rogue members of the MILF. Puno said the MILF always blamed "breakaway groups" for kidnappings and other crimes but alleged it may be just a ploy. MILF vice chairman Ghadzali Jaafar denied Puno's charges, saying the group had helped free other hostages in the past and was still willing to help free Sinnott. "Why can't the government just trust the MILF for a brief time so we can work for a peaceful solution?" he in a radio interview. But he expressed optimism that the matter would not affect efforts to revive the peace talks. The military on Monday said a video of Sinnott released by the kidnappers at the weekend in which the priest relayed a two million dollar ransom demand, had given them clues about the identity of his captors and the location where he was being kept. The government as well as the Columban order have rejected the ransom demand. Peace talks with the MILF have been stalled since last year, when two MILF commanders broke a five-year-old ceasefire and launched large-scale attacks across Mindanao. The talks however were however scheduled to resume this year after both sides agreed to allow the participation of international peace brokers. Recommend Send IM Story Print Related Articles Indonesian wiretaps fuel corruption debate AP - 1 hour 7 minutes ago Opposition coalition formed in Sri Lanka AP - 1 hour 23 minutes ago Afghan President Karzai promises reform AP - 1 hour 26 minutes ago Pakistan Taliban: 'We are prepared for a long war' AP - 2 hours 13 minutes ago China launches crackdown in Muslim region AP - 2 hours 24 minutes ago News Search Top Stories Britain breaks up RBS, Lloyds in big bang for banking Eurozone jobless rate to rise into 2011: EU Eurozone unemployment to hit 10.7% in 2010: EU Eurozone growth to hit 0.7% in 2010: EU UBS piles up losses, clients withdraw assets More Top Stories » ADVERTISEMENT Most Popular Most Viewed Most Recommended Ship forged with 9/11 steel sails into New York Polanski sex case appeal set for December 10 Royal Bank of Scotland says it will cut 3,700 jobs Slumdog stars 'may lose allowance' for skipping school Somali centenarian weds 17-year-old More Most Viewed » Somali centenarian weds 17-year-old Mobile phone giant Nokia sues Apple over patents More Most Recommended » Elsewhere on Yahoo! Financial news on Yahoo! Finance Stars and latest movies Best travel destinations More on Yahoo! News Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Subscribe to our news feeds Top StoriesMy Yahoo!RSS » More news feeds | What are news feeds? Also on Yahoo Answers Groups Mail Messenger Mobile Travel Finance Movies Sports Games » All Yahoo! Services Site Highlights Singapore Full Coverage Most Popular Asia Entertainment Photos Copyright © 2009 Yahoo! Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 199700735D). All Rights Reserved. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community | Intellectual Property Rights Policy | Help

Other News on Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Under pressure Iran wants review of nuclear fuel deal
Ford post surprise earnings, sees solid profit by 2011
Eurozone manufacturing expands in 17-month first
Clinton lauds Israeli offer to restrict building
Lindsay Lohan Recalls Scary Encounter With Gun-Wielding Man In Morocco
Presidents of 23 Top Private Universities Earned $1 Million Last Year
Iran ready for new talks on nuclear fuel
Iran Guards warn opposition against rallies | International |
Canadian sent to Syria can't sue U.S. over torture | International |
Roman Polanski's Offer Of Higher Bail Rejected
UN will respect Afghan decision on run-off: Ban
Ryan Seacrest's Alleged Stalker Arrested
Lil Wayne And Birdman Hit With Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Businessman shot dead near Putin's office | International |
Iran Guards warn opposition against November 4 rallies
Nicole Richie Obtains TROs Against Two Paparazzi
Croat parliament approves Slovenia border deal | International |
North Korea calls for direct talks with U.S. | International |
Putin says Berlin Wall's fall was inevitable | International |
Muslim ex-Gitmo detainees face challenges in Palau
Inquiry of 6 bodies in Ohio focuses on 8-9 women
Leno says he'd return to 'Tonight' if NBC asked
Suicide bomber kills 35 near Pakistan's capital
CDC: Contaminated beef may be linked to 2 deaths
Rescue under way after boat sinks off Australia
Republicans To Boycott Committee Debate Of Boxer-Kerry Climate Bill
Imam pleads not guilty to NYC terror charges
AP NewsAlert
USDA: Glitch with foreign SS numbers is fixed
Corruption Trial Of New York Republican Stalwart Joseph Bruno Begins
Sri Lanka protests US move to question general
Apple Cuts Support For Intel Atom Processor To Stop OS X Spread In Netbooks
US military: American soldier dies in Iraq
NetEase gets China non-approval notice | Technology |
A Day Before Polls Open, Maine Voters Divided About Repealing Gay Marriage Law
Facebook Wins $711m Judgment Against Spammer Who Hacked Site
Tajikistan set to free 10,000 prisoners
Officials: Bay Bridge to reopen Monday morning
Thai lawmakers apply for discounted guns, permits
Lobbyists Spending Increases As Health Care Debate Rages On
Justices seem unwilling to get involved in fees
Fearing climate change, Maldives turns to wind
Rule would boost unions at airlines, railroads
Study: Man-eating lions consumed 35 people in 1898
Presidents of 23 Top Private Universities Earned $1 Million Last Year
Bay Bridge To Open Late Monday
GOP Candidate For Congress Withdraws, Endorses Democratic Nominee
Navy Ship Made From World Trade Center Steel Arrives In New York
Pakistani stocks fall sharply on security, politics
Carrey's Scrooge rings in Hollywood holiday spirit
Slinging a guitar not your style? Try 'DJ Hero'
Author Ken Auletta searches for the Google story
Gregory Itzin to return for another round on '24'
Processed food link to depression: research
Jewish-Muslim music fest is lesson in tolerance
TNT picks up NBC's axed police drama 'Southland'
Rick Riordan trading Greek myths for Egyptian gods
US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary
Arab filmmakers struggle for funds as industry grows
Two actors do all the work in play 'Love Child'
Czech court to rule on key EU reform treaty
Karzai readies for second term as Afghan president
575-million-dollar fund targets technology startups
Polanski sex case appeal set for December 10
Marvell unveils new e-reader platform
Clinton tries to calm Arab anger over settlements
Iran wants new nuclear fuel talks | International |
Ford posts surprise earnings, sees solid profit rise
Poor nations face booming breast cancer threat: study
U.N. assembly draft urges action on Gaza war crimes | International |
Basketball tycoon shot dead in Moscow
Hilary Duff Offers Fans Personalized Calls For Charity
Royal Bank of Scotland says it will cut 3,700 jobs
Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft
U.N. assembly draft urges action on Gaza "war crimes"
Russia, Britain fail to heal Litvinenko rift
Online holiday sales seen up 8 percent
Iraq urges UN to stop neighbours' meddling
1,147 fish species threatened with extinction: IUCN
Magnitude 5.9 quake hits off Greece: USGS | International |
Google voice search learns Chinese
China launches strike hard crackdown in restive west | International |
Ship forged with 9/11 steel sails into New York
Half Iraqis killed in October died in one attack
NetEase gets China non-approval notice
Clinton wishes he had left White House "in a coffin"
Former Argentine military ruler in Dirty War trial | International |
Carve out clear options, UN climate talks told
Iran Guards warn opposition against November 4 rallies
Iraq: Key figures since the war began
Cuba magazine slams bad taste Castro sister book | International |
Iran wants new nuclear fuel talks, deepening doubts
Google voice search learns Chinese
Majority want US base off Japanese island: poll
Online holiday sales seen up 8 percent | Technology |
Children direct certified for school lunches
Marvell unveils new e-reader platform | Technology |
China sentences gang 'godmother' to 18 years jail
Schools improve certification for school lunches
US envoys in Myanmar for rare talks with junta
FBI investigates nun's death on Navajo reservation
Tropical storm kills 11 in Vietnam
Calif. man gets prison for aiming laser at planes
Indonesian maid jailed for poisoning employer
Attorney: Texas lottery won't pay cheated winner
NKorea still silent on SKorea's food aid offer
US vows to get tough on Karzai
China won't pressure North Korea: think-tank
12 feared dead in Australia boat sinking: official
Memorial service set for slain Seattle officer
343 pounds of sea cucumbers seized at border
Myanmar Rohingyas swap suppression for squalor
Camera found in bathroom of Christian bookstore
`Grave fears' for those missing in boat disaster
Pakistani c.bank sells 8 bln rupees of T-bills
CORRECTED: Big names from Hollywood on Obama's arts committee
FACTBOX-Five political risks to watch for Taiwan
Chinese group buys Delphi Corp. brake unit
ChiNext stocks down in morning trade
NZ commodity prices rise in October
Oscar screenplay race lacking originality | Entertainment |
Leno says NBC making money with show's new time | Entertainment |
Seoul shares fall 0.4 pct; banks slip,defensives up
Nissan to boost Renault battery supply: report
IMF sells 200 tonnes of gold to India
"MasterChef" cooking for Fox
This Is It final box office tally rises | Entertainment |
Rihanna says domestic violence could happen to anyone | Entertainment |
Bollywood star Kaif takes success in her stride
MasterChef cooking for Fox | Entertainment |
US welcomes Taiwan access to US beef imports
Carly Simon bounces back with homemade hits album | Entertainment |
Colbert goes for gold, sponsors US speedskating
Microsoft CEO: IT spending won't fully recover
Rihanna says domestic violence could happen to anyone
Man charged with stalking Idol host Seacrest | Entertainment |
CORRECTED: Big names from Hollywood on Obama's arts committee
Big names from Hollywood on Obama's arts committee | Entertainment |
"This Is It" final box office tally rises
"Conchords" star Clement takes wing in new movie
Iceland, Thailand, London best-value destinations: guide
Half of US kids depend on food stamps during childhood: study
Man charged with stalking "Idol" host Seacrest
DOD To Partner With Taser To Develop Electric Shock Device To Be Used At A Distance
Airline Apologizes After Kicking Mom, Unruly Toddler Off Flight
Halloween Robber Uses Teletubby Costume
British Man Allergic To His Own Wife
Worlds Tallest Hotel to Open In Dubai? Without Drinks
Actor Ewan McGregor Shares Magical Connection With Goat During Filming
Mud Solution For Oil Rig Spill In Timor Sea
Presidents of 23 Top Private Universities Earned $1 Million Last Year
Scottish Soccer Fan Dressed As Sheep Catches Fire On Train
Report: Iraqis returning home can't find work
E.Guinea pardons mercenary behind 2004 coup plot
Scared of flying? Press the fear iButton
Afghan leader Karzai vows inclusive government | International |
Eurozone growth to hit 0.7% in 2010: EU
Sony Ericsson unveils its first Android phone
UBS piles up losses, clients withdraw assets
E.Guinea 'pardons mercenaries' in coup attempt
Last Arctic Sea sailors return to Russia
North Korea says has made more arms-grade plutonium | International |
"Jewish terrorist" stirs fear of Israeli radicals
Pakistani forces say enter a main Taliban base | International |
Czech court clears Lisbon Treaty
Britain breaks up RBS, Lloyds in big bang for banking
Somalia plane hijack attempt thwarted
Czech president Klaus signs EU treaty | International |
Afghan run-off would have been better: Karzai
Eq. Guinea pardons UK mercenary Mann for coup plot | International |
Czech top court clears EU's reforming Lisbon Treaty
Karadzic says needs more time for genocide defense | International |
Rwanda wants U.N. to send genocide convicts home | International |
Iranian police warn opposition over November 4 rallies | International |
China attacks Dalai Lama for hurting Sino-India ties | International |
US-TECH Summary
Sony Ericsson unveils its first Android phone
Philippine troops kill 5 al-Qaida-linked militants
First foreigner dies from swine flu in China
NKorea raises threat to get US into direct talks
At least 10 killed in Pakistan train collision
Fiji orders Australian, NZ diplomats out
Afghan President Karzai promises reform
Judge rethinks denying damages in Mass. mob case
Obama welcomes foreign leaders to the White House
Clinton offers U.S. aid to help boost Muslim ties
Blaze at leaking Australian oil rig 'contained'
Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike
Philippines peace talks at risk after priest's kidnapping
Pakistan train collision 'kills 14'
The nation's weather
LA mayor to announce pick for new police chief
Best Buy plans movie download service with Sonic | Technology |
Malaysian lawmaker, 5 others charged with graft
GOP senators absent at start of climate debate
Scared of flying? Press the fear iButton | Technology |
Sony Ericsson unveils its first Android phone | Technology |
2 tough health care issues remain in the House
Online holiday sales seen up 8 percent | Technology |
Merkel meets with Obama, then talks to Congress
Lawmakers seek ban on laptops in airliner cockpits
Hit streaming service Spotify eyes U.S. music fans | Technology |
NetEase, Activision caught up in China turf war | Technology |
Big names from Hollywood on Obama's arts committee
Edmund Chen's son has plans to enter showbiz
Takeshi Kaneshiro considering a career advancement in Hollywood
US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary
Berlin holds MTV awards, 20 years after fall of Wall
Big names from Hollywood on Obama's arts committee
China Unicom eyes one mln 3G subscribers per month
Over 1,000 fish species 'threatened with extinction'
E! to launch Asian version of flagship news show
China oil company starts work on Myanmar pipeline
Asia travel to rebound modestly in '10, group says
Carrey stars in 'Christmas Carol' remake
Philippine phone company says profit up 49 percent
SKorea's LG Display signs deal for plant in China
FACTBOX-Five political risks to watch in Pakistan
Fenced in but defiant in Israeli-occupied West Bank
Italy, the rice basket of Europe
Seoul shares end 0.6 pct lower weighed by banks
Sculpting the legacy of India's 'Dalit Queen'
Philippines' PLDT core net profit up 11 pct
Oscar screenplay race lacking originality
Berlin holds MTV awards, 20 years after fall of Wall | Entertainment |
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights

USD EUR - 1 year graph		BlogMeter 1.01