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Of Everest proportions: Nepal raises life insurance payouts for sherpa guides
Insurance payouts raised to $15,200 from $10,000.
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Kerry factor: Feuding Afghan poll rivals sign deal on unity government
Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah vowed to work together whoever becomes president after an ongoing vote audit.
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Mountain life key to longevity for Kashmir's centenarians
Centenarians living in a remote region of Kashmir are bucking the trend of Pakistan worst country for senior citizens.
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Crisis-hit Malaysia Airlines faces 'complete overhaul'
The 68-year-old carrier haemorrhaged cash for years and tragedies of MH370 and MH17 have further pummelled bookings
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Obama authorises air strikes to prevent Iraq 'genocide'
Warplanes ordered back into skies to stop rebels from moving into autonomous Kurdistan against displaced minorities
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WHO declares Ebola epidemic a global emergency
Ebola has claimed at least 932 lives and infected more than 1,700 people since breaking out in Guinea, WHO says
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Israeli strike kills child in Gaza as conflict resumes
Bloodshed ends three-day lull in fighting between Israel and Hamas that killed 1,890 Palestinians, 67 Israeli
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Sangakkara, Jayawardene dig in against Pakistan in rain-hit Test
Sri Lanka reach 252-2 in response to Pakistan 451 as rain washed out the post-tea session.
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Japan set friendly date with Brazil
Asian champions to meet South American giants on October 14.
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Phelps suffers first major setback
Star swimmer finishes seventh in 100m free race at US event.