Philippine towns covered with Mayon volcanic ash
The Philippines' Mayon volcano unleashed its biggest eruption in six days, triggering an avalanche of fiery rocks down its slopes and engulfing towns with layers of ash.



Protestors greet Wahid on first visit to E Timor
Gunshots and angry protests disrupted a landmark visit to East Timor by Indonesia's new reformist President Abdurrahman Wahid on Tuesday.



Taiwan independence means war -- Chinese Army
The Chinese Army on Tuesday warned Taiwan's pro-independence politicians that their attempts to separate the island from mainland would certainly mean war.



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