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Malaysia to begin cloud-seeding as schools shut due to haze

Malaysia is to begin cloud-seeding operations to try to induce rain to clear the air after a layer of heavy haze forced the closure...

Bangkok bombing suspect ‘fled to Turkey’

Thai police say a key suspect in the August 17 bombing at a Bangkok shrine that killed 20 people has fled to Turkey. Police had...

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott faces leadership challenge

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott could face a second challenge to his position this year after a senior minister called for a vote on...

Three detained in connection with Bangkok blast

Three people have been detained in Malaysia in connection with last month’s bombing of a shrine in the Thai capital Bangkok that killed 20...

107 dead after crane collapse at Mecca’s Grand Mosque

At least 107 people have died after a construction crane crashed into the Grand Mosque in the Saudi city of Mecca after toppling over...

Chinese woman jailed for running gambling activities

A woman who marred the reputation of China’s Red Cross with social media posts on her extravagant lifestyle has been sentenced to five years...

Rescuers unable to keep up with calls for help as floods swamp Japanese city

Floodwaters have swamped a city near Tokyo, washing away houses and forcing dozens of people to rooftops where they had to be rescued by...

British police officer sacked after posting pornographic images on Twitter accounts

A police officer has been sacked for posting offensive and pornographic images on his personal Twitter accounts. Pc James Ferguson was dismissed without notice from...

Russian planes carry military supplies and humanitarian aid to Syria

Russian aircraft flying into Syria are delivering military supplies and humanitarian aid, according to Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. This comes amid concerns from the...

Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japanese city

Military helicopters have plucked residents from the top floors of their homes after floodwaters inundated a city north of Tokyo. As heavy rain pummelled Japan...

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