More than 400 people were injured by powerful firecrackers and gunfire at New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Philippines — down 17% on a year earlier but still high enough to make it one of Asia’s most violent parties to welcome 2013.

More than 400 people were injured by powerful firecrackers and gunfire at New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Philippines – down 17% on a year earlier but still high enough to make it one of Asia’s most violent parties to welcome 2013.

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Animation for adults, and a film that is enchanting and emotional in its telling of the meeting – in 1940s Cuba – of jazz pianist Chico (Ona) and the love of his life, the sexy and sultry singer Rita (Meneses), and their search for fame and fortune in the USA, a journey of turmoil and heartbreak.