10.12.09

Violence in India’s Maoist strike

Posted in South Asia at 5:01 am by heaven

Maoists in India blow up culverts and cut electricity for the railways on the first day of a strike the rebels have called.

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Posted in Asia-Pacific at 4:40 am by heaven

An Irish priest aged 78 is snatched by gunmen in the troubled southern Philippines, according to local police.

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Posted in Entertainment at 4:23 am by heaven

The death of Boyzone star Stephen Gately is shrouded in mystery amid claims he died after a marathon drinking session.

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Posted in Entertainment at 4:17 am by heaven

A previously unheard Michael Jackson song is given its first public airing, three and a half months after the star's death.

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Posted in Asia-Pacific at 3:26 am by heaven

Australia announces that it will give refugee status to 42 Afghan men who survived a boat explosion in April.

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