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Irish priest Sinnott freed

(UPDATE 2) Irish missionary Michael Sinnott has been freed by his kidnappers on Thursday morning, according to officials from the military, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Irish government.

Phelps edged out by South African star in 200m IM final

STOCKHOLM – US superstar Michael Phelps, shunning the high-tech swimsuit, said he knew landing short-course World Cup titles in Stockholm would likely prove beyond him as a result - but still came within an ace of pocketing the 200 meters individual medley on Wednesday.

Oil prices rise on China growth optimism

NEW YORK – Oil prices climbed Wednesday on China's strengthening economy, which underscored increasing petroleum demand as the world recovers from recession.

US bill to grant residency to Filipino war vets’ kids

HONOLULU—A US senator is co-sponsoring legislation that would allow the children of Filipino World War II veterans living in the United States to become permanent US residents.

Admin coalition eyeing makeover of image

Facing a strong opposition challenge in 2010, the administration coalition has embarked on a makeover in a bid to shed its image of a traditional party.