Hundreds of Imelda Marcos’ shoes in Philippine museum saved from floods

September 29th, 2009 MANILA - The death toll in the devastating floods brought about by storm Ketsana in the Philippines has climbed to at least 240, with 37 still missing, the government said Tuesday. Nearly two million people were affected by the deluge in Manila and northern provinces, the National Disaster Coordinating Council said.

September 12th, 2009 More flash floods slam Turkey, trapping hundredsISTANBUL — Authorities say heavy downpours have led to new flash floods in northwestern Turkey, trapping hundreds of workers at some tile factories. At least five workers are reported missing.

September 12th, 2009 Flash floods hit Turkey, hundreds evacuatedISTANBUL — Flash floods in northwestern Turkey forced the evacuation of about 200 workers at tile and brick factories by helicopter Saturday, an official said. Flood waters were receding and rescue workers were working to evacuate a small number of workers left at the factories near the town of Kumbag, Gov.

September 8th, 2009 Late Philippine leader's son running for presidentMANILA, Philippines — The son of late Philippine leader Corazon "Cory" Aquino announced Wednesday he will run for president next year to continue the legacy of his mother, who became the country's democracy icon for standing up to dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino announced his campaign in the suburban Club Filipino where his mother took her oath as president after the February 1986 "People Power" revolt against the late Marcos.

August 1st, 2009 MANILA - Philippine democracy icon and former president Corazon Aquino died Saturday after battling colon cancer for more than one year, her family said. She was 76. Cory, as the people fondly called her, had been hospitalized in the Makati Medical Centre in Manila since late June after her health deteriorated and the cancer spread to other parts of her body.

August 1st, 2009 White House praises Aquino's 'crucial role'WASHINGTON — The White House said Friday that former Philippines President Corazon Aquino will be remembered for her "crucial role" in moving the country to democratic rule through non-violent protest. Aquino died early Saturday in Manila (Friday in Washington).

July 31st, 2009 COTABATO - At least eight people were drowned and thousands lost their homes in flash floods in southern Philippines, officials said Friday. Five people, including three children, were killed when their home was swept away in a flash flood in Malapatan town in Sarangani province Thursday, Zorahayda Taha, director of the social welfare department, said.

July 6th, 2009 22 die in Vietnam landslides, floodsHANOI, Vietnam — The government says the death toll from landslides and floods in Vietnam's mountainous north has risen to 22. Thirteen other people are still missing after the heavy rains that struck on Friday night.

July 2nd, 2009 Philippine ex-President Aquino in stable conditionMANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino, who has cancer, left the intensive care unit and was in stable condition, her spokeswoman said Thursday, as prayers for her recovery poured in from friends and even political enemies. The 76-year-old democracy icon was admitted to the ICU of the Makati Medical Center last week after she stopped eating, spokeswoman Deedee Sytangco said.

July 1st, 2009 Philippine ex-President Corazon Aquino 'very ill'MANILA, Philippines — Cancer-stricken former Philippine President Corazon Aquino has been admitted to a hospital in serious condition, her spokeswoman said Wednesday. The 76-year-old democracy icon was admitted to the intensive care unit last week after she stopped eating, spokeswoman Deedee Sytangco told The Associated Press.

June 22nd, 2009 Titanic exhibit at science museum in St. PaulST. PAUL, Minn. — A collection of items from the Titanic is now at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St.

June 21st, 2009 Imelda Marcos at 80: Penniless with diamond ringMANILA, Philippines — Imelda Marcos is nothing if not a survivor. As the Philippines' most notorious first lady approaches 80, she is still courting publicity and claiming that despite the billions reportedly stashed away during her late husband Ferdinand's rule, and the 22-carat diamond ring on her finger, she is nearly broke.

June 11th, 2009 Holocaust Museum to close in slain guard's honorWASHINGTON — The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will be closed Thursday in tribute to the museum guard who was shot and killed by a gunman.

April 22nd, 2009 Plans unveiled for new National Children's MuseumOXON HILL, Md. — The new National Children's Museum near Washington, D.C., will be a four-story building with a rooftop garden and a wall of living plants.

April 20th, 2009 Ex-Khmer Rouge says he is selling Pol Pot's shoesPHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A former member of the Khmer Rouge member said Monday that he is auctioning off a pair of shoes he claims belonged to the group's late leader Pol Pot to fund a museum about the brutal regime. Nhem En, the chief photographer at the group's notorious torture center who photographed prisoners before and after they were tortured, is also selling his cameras.