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Swedish climber falls to death on New Zealand peak

6 tourists dead in Thai ferry accident

An overcrowded tourist ferry capsized and sank near a popular Thai seaside town, killing six tourists and leaving 200 needing rescue.

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Chris Pritchard finds the world's best examples of Hindu and Buddhist art in Indonesia.

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Britain warns against Maldives election delay

31 Oct 07:23 PM

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Mai Chen: Key to unlocking Asia starts at home

31 Oct 04:30 PM

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Strong earthquake hits eastern Taiwan

31 Oct 02:41 PM

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US energy chief offers Japan aid with nuke cleanup

31 Oct 01:14 PM

World

USGS says strong earthquake measuring magnitude 6.6 hits eastern Taiwan

31 Oct 12:31 PM

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Cambodia's Khmer Rouge defendants deny charges

31 Oct 12:15 PM

World

Group: Japan's coastal sea hunts risk for species

31 Oct 11:23 AM

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