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Uproar after India MP 'force-feeds' Muslim fasting worker
Opposition says lawmaker violated the man's religious beliefs.
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Encephalitis outbreaks in India kill more than 150
Many of the deaths have occurred since the onset of the monsoon season in June when mosquitoes breed in large numbers.
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Islamic State organises tours in their Syria, Iraq 'caliphate'
IS' buses fly the group's black flag and play militant songs throughout the journey.
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South Korean police slammed over ferry tycoon's body
Yoo Byung-Eun, 73, became the most wanted man following ferry disaster in which around 300 people died.
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Alleged Australian militant supporter deported, not charged: Police
Cerantonio had allegedly urged people to join rebels in Iraq and Syria.
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China detains five in expired meat scandal: Police
Shanghai authorities shut an OSI plant for mixing out-of-date meat with fresh product.
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Twin air disasters threaten Malaysian tourism push
Even before flight MH17 was shot down, Malaysian tourism was under a cloud following the MH370 debacle.
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Gaza rocket halts Israel flights as foes resist truce efforts
The 16-day long conflict has killed 639 Palestinians and 31 Israelis.
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Poll result: Jakarta governor wins presidential race
Both candidates claimed victory on day of July 9 election, despite reliable polling agencies predicting win for Widodo
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Palestinians plead for UN action to stop Israel’s Gaza massacre
More than 100,000 Palestinians have fled their homes and are sheltering in schools run by the UN relief agency UNRWA.









