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Tuesday, April 19, 2005 (Philippines)
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| Cardinals raise their hands in prayer during a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Monday, in their last public appearance before sequestering themselves inside the Sistine Chapel for the election of the next Pope. (AP photo) |
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MANILA -- Public transportation in Metro Manila and other urban areas was nearly paralyzed in Monday's nationwide strike staged by various transport groups pressing a host of demands.
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Cardinals begin secret sessions to elect new Pope
| VATICAN CITY -- Cardinals from six continents began their secret sessions behind the massive doors of the Sistine Chapel on Monday, convening the new millennium's first conclave to elect a Pope who will guide the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics into a new era. |
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Pawnshop loses P300T in holdup
| CEBU CITY -- Two armed men ran away with over P300,000 in cash and valuables in a daring daylight pawnshop robbery Monday in a crowded area in Barangay Pasil, Cebu City. |
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Environment office warns of class suit v. city
| BAGUIO CITY -- Residents here could file a class suit against local officials if they fail to act immediately on the spread of smoke coming from the burning garbage at the Irisan dumpsite. |
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