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China earthquake death toll reaches 589 amid flood fears

The death toll of China’s earthquake that hit Yunnan province on Sunday has reached 589, officials say. The 6.1-magnitude quake…

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Major General Harold Greene shot dead by Afghan soldier

The US military has paid tribute to Major General Harold Greene, shot dead by an Afghan soldier in an insider…

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ZMapp: Ebola trial drug given to infected Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol

The Ebola infected US aid workers, Dr. Kent Brantly and Nurse Nancy Writebol, appear to be improving after receiving an…

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US general killed by Afghan soldier at Camp Qargha

A US general has been killed in an attack by a man in Afghan military uniform at British-run Camp Qargha…

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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela demands Nelson Mandela’s Qunu home

Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has demanded his village home for her children, potentially triggering the first legal dispute since…

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Surrogate baby: Australian child protection services investigate biological father

Australian child protection services are investigating a man accused of abandoning a baby with Down's syndrome to a surrogate mother…

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Ronald Reagan’s press secretary James Brady dies at 73

Former White House press secretary James Brady has died at 73. James Brady was shot in the head in a…

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Ebola outbreak: World Bank to allocate $200 million in emergency assistance

The World Bank is to allocate $200 million in emergency assistance for West African countries battling to contain the Ebola…

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China: Canadians Kevin and Julia Garratt investigated on suspicion of stealing state secrets

A Canadian couple is investigated by Chinese authorities on suspicion of stealing state secrets about China’s defense and the military,…

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Jodi Arias to represent herself in penalty phase of trial

A judge has approved Jodi Arias request to represent herself in Travis Alexander murder trial. Jodi Arias, 34, admitted killing…

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