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Malala Yousafzai’s Attackers Jailed for Life in Pakistan

Ten men have been jailed for life in Pakistan for the attack on education activist Malala Yousafzai. Malala Yousafzai, who…

10 years ago

North Korea May Be Restarting Yongbyon Nuclear Reactor

North Korea may have restarted one of its nuclear reactors, satellite pictures taken earlier this year suggest. According to the…

10 years ago

McDonald’s China Fries Supplier Gets Record Pollution Fine

McDonald’s China fries supplier got Beijing’s biggest ever pollution fine, state media report. Beijing Simplot Food Processing will have to…

10 years ago

Pema Lama: Nepalese Boy Rescued from Quake Rubble After 5 Days

A Nepalese boy has been rescued after surviving for five days in the quake rubble. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal…

10 years ago

End of Vietnam War 40th Anniversary Marked with Military Parades

The 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War is being commemorated with a military parade through the streets…

10 years ago

Kim Jong-Un Executed 15 Senior Officials in 2015, Says South Korea Intelligence

According to South Korea’s intelligence, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the execution of 15 people in 2015, including…

10 years ago

Walmart Plans to Open 115 New Stores in China

Walmart is planning to open 115 new stores in China by 2017, the world's biggest retailer has announced. The move…

10 years ago

ANZAC Day 2015: SBS Fires Scott McIntyre over Disrespectful Tweets

Australian broadcaster SBS has decided to fire presenter Scott McIntyre for "disrespectful" tweets about ANZAC Day. SBS says Scott McIntyre's…

10 years ago

Nepal Earthquake: Death Toll Exceeds 3,000

According to the Nepalese authorities, at least 3,218 people are now known to have died in a massive earthquake which…

10 years ago

Nepal Quake: Nearly 2,000 People Killed in Worst Tremor in 80 Years

Nearly 2,000 people were killed on April 25 in the worst earthquake that struck Nepal in more than 80 years.…

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