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Maldives cabinet to meet underwater

The Maldives government is holding a cabinet meeting underwater in a bid to attract international attention to the dangers of global warming. President Muhammad Nasheed, dressed

The rise of China and India

'From oil to water, both became thirstier for resources, raising fears of a conflict with neighbouring countries, including each other' A labourer works on the ...

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North Korean Official Plans US Visit

A Senior North Korean official has been granted a visa to visit the United States this month, at a time when the two countries are ...

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Blaze in fireworks warehouse kills 30 in India

NEW DELHI - A blaze erupted in a fireworks warehouse in southern India, killing at least 30 people and injuring 10 others ahead of a ...

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Sri Lankans agree to end hunger strike

THE Sri Lankan asylum... ...

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Blaze in fireworks warehouse kills 30 in India

NEW DELHI: A blaze erupted in a fireworks warehouse in southern India, killing at least 30 people and injuring 10 others ahead of a major ...

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China reports second swine flu death

BEIJING (AFP) – China has reported its second swine flu death after a patient in the northwestern province of Qinghai died of the disease. The ...

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Indian fireworks fire 'kills 30'

At least 30 people have been killed and 10 injured in a fire at a fireworks warehouse in south-east India, the Press Trust of... ...

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Afghan vote decision expected amid horse-trading

KABUL (AFP) – Two months after Afghans voted in controversial presidential elections, electoral authorities are expected to announce on Saturday if they have a winner ...

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