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Published 11/02/2009 by Xinhua News Agency

Norwegian peace mediator in Philippines to jumpstart talks with leftist rebels

MANILA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- A Norwegian government mediator is in the Philippines to seek the possible resumption of talks between the Philippine government and leftist Communist rebels, a senior official said Monday.

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Annabelle Abaya...

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