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Ukraine: Four dead after bus runs over land mine

Four Ukrainian civilians were killed when a minivan carrying them drove over a land mine as they waited to cross out of separatist-held territory in eastern Ukraine on 10 February, Ukraines authorities said. Three passengers died instantly and another later from their injuries from the explosion around 12 miles southwest of the rebel-controlled city of Donetsk, with one passenger surviving the blast. Feb 10, 2016

North Korea: Parade and fireworks celebrate rocket launch

North Koreans celebrated their controversial long-range rocket launch on 8 February with a vast parade and fireworks display. State-run television KRT showed video of thousands of Pyongyang citizens and soldiers along with high-ranking government officials attending the rally in the capital, the day after it launched a long-range rocket carrying what North Korea has called a satellite. Also broadcast by KRT was footage of North Koreans watching the about 10-minute-long fireworks display at Kim Il Sung square but their leader Kim Jong Un was not seen at the event. Feb 8, 2016
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Myanmar speculates about new leader

Aung San Suu Kyi's party is said to be in talks with Myanmar's military to scrap a constitutional hurdle that is keeping her from becoming the next president. Feb 8, 2016
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