Thai Rebels Vow To Continue Violent Struggle

THAILAND: Rebels in southern Thailand are prepared to continue their armed struggle for an independent Muslim homeland for up to another five years before they contemplate talks with Bangkok, a leading rights group revealed yesterday.

China Airlines Plane Forced To Divert In New Incident

JAPAN: A Taiwanese China Airlines plane has been forced to make an emergency landing at an airport in Japan after running low on fuel, airport officials say. 

Typhoon Sepat Pounds Taiwan

TAIWAN: Typhoon Sepat pounded Taiwan on Saturday, bringing powerful winds and torrential rains that disrupted electricity, air and rail traffic and forced many buildings to shut. 

Philippines Aims To Be Asia’s Top Tropical Destination

CEBU CITY: A tourism industry executive said the Philippines could become the top tropical destination in Asia by marketing the country through Cebu, which has a flourishing tourism industry.