Obama Attends Meetings With World Leaders In NYC During UN General Assembly
President Barack Obama (C) attends a working luncheon with ASEAN leaders Vietnam President Nguyen Minh Triet (L) and President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III (R) September 24, 2010 in New York City. Obama has been in New York since Wednesday attending the annual General Assembly at the United Nations, where yesterday he stressed the need for a resolution between Israel and Palestine, and a renewed international effort to keep Iran from attaining nuclear weapons. UPI/Spencer Platt/POOL
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U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said President Barack Obama told congressional leaders at a White House meeting Wednesday "he will not negotiate."
Five soldiers were killed and 11 wounded on the 18th day of fighting with a faction of the rebel group Moro National Liberation Front in southern Philippines.
Filipino President Benigno Aquino III issued an ultimatum to rebel Muslims laying siege to a southern city -- surrender or face the consequences.
Philippine rebel group Moro National Liberation Front released the police chief of Zamboanga City as fighting with government forces continues in the southern tip of Mindanao Island.
The president of the Philippines warned a group of Muslim rebels holding hostages they will face consequences if they further threaten the safety of civilians.
A Philippines businesswoman suspected of embezzling millions of dollars in government funds has surrendered, police said.
UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.
Taiwan officials said they lifted sanctions against the Philippines after Manila apologized for its Coast Guard's shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman.
Taiwan has lifted the 11 sanctions on the Philippines it imposed over a fisheries dispute that cost the life a Taiwanese fisherman in May.
Taiwan Thursday said it was ready to resume talks on a fisheries agreement with the Philippines.
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