Facts of the Day

Here's a quick summary of some of the top stories from around the globe. Graphics by AFP.

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Graphic on Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, said to be hiding at the US embassy in Beijing, according to fellow activist Hu Jia
Graphic on Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, said to be hiding at the US embassy in Beijing, according to fellow activist Hu Jia

Head north for your getaway
Breathtaking sights, spectacular beaches and awe-inspiring heritage spots await you once you embark on a trip to northern Philippines this summer. Photos by Rolen Facundo; Text by Kim Arveen Patria for Yahoo! Southeast Asia
Top 5 reasons to visit Tokyo
Too cute: Netherlands' new princesses
6.6-quake rocks Sichuan province
A strong earthquake kills over 150 and thousands more are injured in a strong quake that rocked China's south-west region
Large explosion at Texas fertilizer plant
Hundreds injured and many dead in massive explosion at fertilizer plant near Texas on Wednesday night.