Lankan poll results awaited, ruling PA claims win
Sri Lanka's ruling People's Alliance coalition claimed victory on Thursday in the country's tainted general election despite delayed official declaration of final poll results.



Philippine Vice President quits cabinet, President faces impeachment
A political crisis engulfing the Philippines deepened dramatically Thursday as Vice President Gloria Arroyo quit the cabinet amid corruption allegations against President Joseph Estrada.



Bush, Gore spar politely in second debate
George W Bush and Al Gore underwent a detailed examination on domestic and foreign policy in their second presidential debate on Wednesday, with Bush attacking Gore's credibility while Gore questioned Bush's commitment to health care for children.



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