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Gold bars found in Indian man’s stomach

A surgeon treating an Indian businessman in Delhi has recovered 12 bars of gold from his stomach. The 63-year-old man…

11 years ago

Messages from sinking South Korean ferry

As South Korean ferry Sewol began to sink, some of those on board sent harrowing text messages to their loved…

11 years ago

Everest avalanche kills at least six Sherpa guides

At least six Sherpa guides are reported to have been killed after an avalanche on the slopes of Mount Everest.…

11 years ago

South Korea ferry disaster: 18 people confirmed dead as 278 still missing in Sewol sinking

The search for survivors of the South Korean ferry disaster has been hampered by bad weather, murky water and strong…

11 years ago

Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Australia’s bushfire-ravaged Blue Mountains

Prince William and Kate Middleton have met Australian families whose homes were destroyed by wildfires last year. The royal couple…

11 years ago

MH370: Bluefin-21 completes full mission at its third attempt

Mini-submarine Bluefin-21 searching for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane has completed a full mission at its third attempt. Two previous…

11 years ago

India elections 2014: Voting starts in biggest phase of polling

India is voting in the biggest day of the general election pitting the ruling Congress party against the main opposition…

11 years ago

South Korea ferry disaster: Search for Sewol passengers continues as 300 people missing

South Korean emergency services are continuing to search overnight for almost 300 people missing after Sewol ferry carrying 462 people…

11 years ago

China’s economy expanded by 7.4% in 2014 Q1

China's economy grew by 7.4% in 2014 Q1, better than what many were expecting. However, it is a slowdown from…

11 years ago

Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince George arrive in Sydney

Prince William, Kate Middleton and their son Prince George have arrived in Sydney for the next leg of their tour…

11 years ago