Philippine police declare polls `relatively peaceful'
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Election campaign materials are displayed prominently along a busy street in downtown Manila yesterday as the Philippines went to the polls.
PHOTO: EPA
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Cabinet expected to resign tomorrow
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Newly appointed premier Chang Chun-hsiung, left, and departing Premier Su Tseng-chang wave at the media after Chang called on Su at the Legislative Yuan yesterday.
PHOTO: WANG YI-SUNG, TAIPEI TIMES
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Archeologists hail Taitung find
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An archeologist stands next to one of five prehistoric stone coffins that were excavated at the Hsianglan prehistoric cultural site in Taitung County yesterday.
PHOTO: CNA
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Palestinian interior minister resigns
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A Palestinian youth stands in front of a burning vehicle during clashes between rivals Fatah and Hamas in Gaza City yesterday. Two Palestinians were killed in fresh fighting between the rivals yesterday despite a truce aimed at ending the worst factional violence since a unity government took office.
PHOTO: AFP
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Bush visits Jamestown to remember British arrival
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US President George W. Bush speaks with interpreter Gregory Schenek about a 17th-century matchlock weapon during his visit to mark the 400th anniversary of the settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, on Sunday.
PHOTO: AP
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Catholic Church still the boss
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MOEA inks WiMAX development agreements
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Minister of Economic Affairs Steve Chen, third left, presides over the opening ceremony for the 2007 Taipei Summit Asia-Pacific WiMAX Conference and Exhibition at the Taipei International Convention Center yesterday.
PHOTO: CNA
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Rookie stars as Giants hammer Rockies
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The Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz swings through after hitting a walk-off home run off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Scot Shields in the ninth inning of their game on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.
PHOTO: AP
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Dinos prove too tough for Tigers
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Chen Hsin-an of the Yulon Dinos, top, and Tien Lei of the Dacin Tigers collide while fighting for the ball during their playoff match in Taipei on Sunday.
PHOTO: LIN CHENG-KUNG, TAIPEI TIMES
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Plucky Bucky 勇敢的巴奇
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An English springer spaniel, known as James, at a dog show in New York, Feb. 13, 2007.
二月十三日，一隻名叫詹姆斯的英國小獵鷸犬參加紐約的狗展。(照片︰美聯社)
PHOTO: AP
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Hugs for free 免費擁抱
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Sydney's "Juan Mann" (not his real name) reads a letter from an admirer during a session in Pitt Street Mall, in Sydney, Apr. 5, 2007.
四月五日，在雪梨皮特街人行徒步購物區舉牌的胡安•曼恩（非真名）正在看仰慕者的來信。(照片︰法新社)
PHOTO: AFP
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Listen up men: PSA numbers could mean life, death or impotence
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PHOTO: NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE
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Sour taste of sweet success
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Over 40 of Yang's vinegars line the shelves of her home along with a large collection of vinegars from throughout the world.
PHOTO: HO YI, TAIPEI TIMES
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Yang Lu-yin talks about the healing powers of natural vinegar with passion and conviction.
PHOTO: HO YI, TAIPEI TIMES
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