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Aftershocks spark landslides at quake epicenter (AP)

AP - A strong aftershock sparked landslides near the epicenter of this week's powerful earthquake Friday, burying vehicles and again cutting off ravaged areas of central China.

Philippines: rice prices softening amid Japan offer, bumper crops (AFP)

AFP - The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice importers, said Friday prices are softening after Japan offered to sell rice to Manila amid news of bumper world harvests for 2008.

In Departure, China Invites Outside Help
China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan as President Hu Jintao visited the area affected by the earthquake.

U.S. marine gets 4 years for sexually abusing Japanese girl
A U.S. marine accused of raping a 14-year-old Japanese girl was convicted of a lesser charge Friday during a court martial and sentenced to four years in prison.

China earthquake: Video archive

Aftershock triggers landslides in quake zone
A strong aftershock hit already devastated southwestern China today, triggering landslides, blocking roads, knocking out phone lines and burying vehicles, state-run media reported. The 5.5-magnitude quake rattled eastern Sichuan province shortly after President Hu Jintao arrived in the quake zone.

French brands under Asian fire in Morocco
The Asian invasion has reached North Africa with cars from apan, Korea and now China pushing out the traditional French products. The head of Morocco's auto importers' association said on Thursday that cars from the east could soon undermine France's 40

Frustration Reigns as Burma's Cyclone Victims Remain Off Limits
The United Nations reported that many of Burma's cyclone victims likely lack basic supplies. Top foreign aid officials continue to pressure the military government to let their organizations help.

Marine Given 4 Years in Japan Sex Case
A United States court martial sentenced a marine to four years in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old.

US Marine gets 4 years on sex charge (AP)
AP - A U.S. Marine accused of raping a 14-year-old Japanese girl was convicted of a lesser charge Friday during a court martial and sentenced to four years in prison in a case that inflamed public anger at the American military presence on Okinawa.

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