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Philippine police say 21 dead, 20 injured after bus falls from elevated Manila highway.

16 Dec 01:09 AM

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Why Kim's aunty was spared the firing squad

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Kim Jon Un's aunty has been appointed to a post in the North Korean Government just days after her husband was executed by firing squad.

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Only nominal competition in Turkmenistan's vote

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Gentle giants of Chengdu

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Pandas and a soaring Buddha statue greet Harriet O'Brien on a visit to this Sichuan city.

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Vietnamese rescued from Typhoon Haiyan fly home

15 Dec 12:53 PM

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In Vietnam, Kerry takes on a new enemy

15 Dec 11:23 AM

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