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Indonesian Police Accuse Malaysian Firm for Deadly Haze, Firm Denies Wrongdoing

Indonesian police authorities has blamed one of Malaysia's biggest palm-oil planters PT Adei Plantations, a unit of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK) of illegal fire which caused hazardous haze and engulfed parts of Southeast Asia in smog last month.

Jul 13, 2013

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Indonesia: Deadly Prison Riot Claims 5 Lives, Hundreds of Inmates Including Terrorists Escape [PHOTOS]

A prison riot and resulting fire by jail inmates of Tanjung Gusta prison in North Sumatra has claimed five lives and led to the escape of over hundreds of prisoners, including more than a dozen terror suspects.

Jul 12, 2013

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Egypt Unrest: Stop 'Arbitrary' Arrests of Muslim Brotherhood, Says US

The United States has remained cautious to name the ouster of Mohamed Morsi as a coup d'état, while condemning the arrests and shooting of Muslim brotherhood protesters who support the overthrown leader.

Jul 12, 2013

Egypt President's Ouster: Celebrations Erupt after Army Topples Mohamed Morsi [PHOTOS]

In a similar scene reminiscent of the celebrations post the 2011 ouster of Egyptian autocrat Hosni Mubarak, millions of anti-Mohamed Morsi protesters sprang in joy after the army chief announced on Wednesday the end of the president's rule.

Jul 4, 2013

Countdown Begins for India's First Navigation Satellite

India is all set to mark another historic moment on Monday when its first navigational satellite - Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS-1A), aboard the PSLV-C 22, takes off from Sriharikota at around 11:41 PM on Monday (1 July).

Jul 1, 2013

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Will Edward Snowden Find Asylum? US Warns Against Helping NSA Whistleblower

Former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden is on the verge of finding asylum, even as the US has been trying to extradite him for espionage.

Jun 24, 2013

Nelson Mandela's Health Turns Critical, Says South African Presidency

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, who has been admitted in a Pretoria hospital for the last two weeks, is in a serious condition.

Jun 24, 2013

India Should Provide Refuge to NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden, Says Julian Assange

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has come out in support of US National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden on seeking refuge in India.

Jun 13, 2013

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Afghan Militants Launch Suicide Attack on Kabul International Airport

Heavily armed Afghan insurgents launched a suicide attack on a NATO airbase inside Kabul's international airport and seized two nearby buildings after dawn on Monday.

Jun 10, 2013

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Mysterious Killer Virus Claims 3 More Lives in Bihar, Death Toll Touches 21

Three more children have been killed in the past 24 hours, making the total lives claimed by an unidentified virus in Muzaffarpur to 21. The disease dubbed as 'acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) was first reported in April last week in the district of Muzaffarpur in North Bihar.

Jun 8, 2013

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Nelson Mandela Hospitalised, Condition 'Serious But Stable'

Nelson Mandela was rushed to hospital following a renewed lung infection on Saturday. The former South African President's condition has been reported as 'serious but stable'.

Jun 8, 2013

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Russian President Putin and Wife to Divorce, Blame Publicity

Russian President Vladimir Putin and wife Lyudmila on Thursday said they are putting an end to their nearly 30 years of marriage.

Jun 7, 2013

Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk in Critical Condition after Self Immolation in Protests Against Cattle Slaughter [GRAPHIC PHOTOS & VIDEO]

A Buddhist monk has suffered serious injuries after setting himself on fire on Friday outside the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the city of Kandy to protest against the cattle slaughter in Sri Lanka.

May 25, 2013

6 Killed, Many Injured as Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Northern Texas

At least six people were killed and up to 100 injured on Wednesday after multiple tornadoes ripped through northern Texas, according to officials.

May 16, 2013

Pakistan Elections: Bomb Blast Targeting Candidate Kills 9 in Karachi

A bomb blast targeting an electoral candidate near the Awami National Party election office in Karachi killed nine persons and injured close to 20 people on Saturday.

May 11, 2013

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