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Video of Thai Blood-Spilling Protest
Opponents of the Thai government poured buckets of their own blood at the gates of the prime minister's office on Tuesday to
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'Three killed' in Kashmir attacks
Suspected militants open fire in a market in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing at least three people, officials say.
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China Announces Prison Sentence for Missing Human Rights Lawyer
The statement by China’s foreign minister on Tuesday shed little light on the fate of the dissident, who has not been seen by his family in over a year.
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Pirates free N Korean tanker crew
Somali pirates have released a chemical tanker and its North Korean crew of 28, maritime officials say.
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Taiwan offers cash prize for baby-boosting slogan
The Taiwanese authorities offer a cash prize for a new slogan to boost the island's falling birth rate.
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Iran issue 'unites' UK and China
The UK foreign secretary says Britain and China have "a shared goal" in solving the issue of Iran's nuclear programme.
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Mystery of Chinese lawyer deepens
Comments by China's foreign minister shed no light on the location of missing human rights lawyer Gao Xhisheng.
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Pakistan drone raid 'kills three'
Missiles fired by a suspected US drone have killed at least three people in north-western Pakistan, officials say.
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England labour to Chittagong win
England win the first Test against Bangladesh by 181 runs in Chittagong after a spirited display by the hosts on a tense final day.
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Explosives cache found in Lahore
Pakistani police say they have found a big cache of ammunition and 1,500 kg pf explosives during a raid in the city of Lahore.
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Rio eyes continued China demand
Mining firm Rio Tinto says China's demand for iron ore, copper and coal will increase dramatically during the next 15 years.
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Kidnapped Sahil found in Pakistan
The five-year-old British boy kidnapped in Pakistan has been found safe and well, the British High Commissioner says.
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Gunfire near Indian space office
There has been an exchange of gunfire between security forces and two people near the Indian space agency in Bangalore.
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Thai Parliament Postpones Session Amid Protests
Protesters continued to occupy the streets in Bangkok, but there were signs that crowds were thinning out.
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India 'rebels' explosives found
Police in India say they have recovered a huge amount of explosives which was being "used by Maoist rebels".
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Blood protest against Thai leader
Thailand's anti-government protesters donate blood in a ritual curse, as anti-government protests enter third day.
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Live - Bangladesh v England
Graeme Swann makes a crucial double breakthrough for England as they close on victory in the first Test against Bangladesh.
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Cyclone causes emergency in Fiji
A state of disaster is declared in parts of Fiji, as Cyclone Tomas batters the north and east of the country.
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