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Even as most of Asia cheer the return this year of robust growth, the region and the rest of the world, continue to keep their eyes peeled on America - where the economic indicators streaming out each week have been less than sparkling. The US, meanwhile, is looking beyond GDP (gross domestic product) as the defining yardstick... 

Philippine President Benigno Aquino said today he takes full responsibility for the outcome of the bus siege that killed eight members of a Hong Kong tour group. “At the end of the day, I’m responsible for everything that has transpired,” in part because he retained direct control of the police when he formed his government...