November 26, 2003

All you want to know about November 26, 2003

Action movie star FPJ (Fernando Poe, Jr.) announces he will seek the presidency of the Philippines. His popularity has caused political observers to suggest he'll have a major impact on the campaign to choose an opposition candidate for next May's race. [1]
Australian Test cricket captain Steve Waugh announces his retirement from international cricket. [2]
The People's Republic of China dismantles its satellite tracking station in Kiribati following the Pacific atoll nation's recognition of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on November 7.[3]
ROC Presidential Election 2004: The Kuomintang drops its opposition to holding a referendum on Taiwan independence, a position that has been advocated by President Chen Shui-bian.[4]
Chairman Choe Byung-yul of the Grand National Party in South Korea has begun a hunger strike after President Roh Moo-hyun vetoed a bill demanding the appointment of an independent prosecutor for Mr. Roh's campaign finances.[5]
India and Pakistan announce a ceasefire in the Kashmir region. [6].