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Sri Lanka attacks: Death toll revised down by 'about 100'
Sri Lanka has revised down the death toll from Sunday's blasts by more than 100, to "about 253", the health ministry says.
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Pregnant wife of Sri Lanka bomber detonates suicide vest during raids, killing her children and three police officers
The pregnant wife of a Sri Lankan suicide bomber has detonated a suicide vest as police raided her home, killing herself and her children.
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Kim Jong-un in Russia for Vladimir Putin summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in the far east of Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin.
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Mass funerals mark Sri Lanka's day of mourning
As Sri Lanka buries its dead, grief turns to anger amid reports that authorities were warned about possible attacks.
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‘This bloody day is our reward to you’: Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka massacre
Islamic State has officially claimed responsibility for the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka via its al-Amaq news agency.
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Sri Lanka attacks: British dad's tribute to 'amazing' family
A British husband has paid tribute to his "wonderful" wife and their two "amazing" children who were among the 290 victims of a wave of bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.
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How the deadly Sri Lanka attacks unfolded, one by one
In the space of just 20 minutes, six devastating and co-ordinated bomb blasts shattered the morning peace around Sri Lanka.
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'There was utter chaos': Sri Lanka left reeling after wave of bombings
More than 200 dead and hundreds more wounded as churches and luxury hotels targeted in series of attacks on Sunday
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Kabul attack: Explosion and gunfire near ministry building
Gunmen attacked the Afghan ministry of information in the centre of the capital Kabul, officials said.
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North Korea test fires new tactical guided weapon - state media
North Korea says it has test-fired a new type of "tactical guided weapon".
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Modi's India: A growing economy but not enough jobs
Here's a look at the Indian leader's record so far.
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Ripple effect from Brunei’s crackdown
There are fears Brunei’s shocking crackdown on gay people could have consequences beyond its borders.
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Brunei sultan’s salacious family secret
The Sultan of Brunei has a family secret: His brother Prince Jefri has spent billions and had a luxury yacht with a salacious name.
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Inside the insanely decadent life of the Sultan of Brunei
The Sultan of Brunei is living a fantastically extravagant life, with a fortune that’s said to grow by $147 every second.
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Brunei urges tourism after introducing death penalty for homosexuality
Facing a worldwide backlash to new laws that mean gay people can be stoned to death, Brunei has launched a bold campaign.
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Medical team details plan that saved Thai soccer boys from hypothermia
The rescue of boys from deep inside a Thai cave gripped the world. Now new details of the “unbelievable” mission have been revealed.
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Ghosn: Former Nissan-Renault chief re-arrested in Japan
Former Nissan-Renault chief Carlos Ghosn has been re-arrested in Tokyo while out on bail pending trial over claims of financial misconduct.
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Brunei implements stoning to death under anti-LGBT laws
Brunei is introducing strict new Islamic laws that make anal sex and adultery offences punishable by stoning to death.
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Vietnamese woman accused of Kim Jong-nam’s murder gets 40 months
A Vietnamese woman has been jailed over the 2017 assassination of Kim Jong-un’s brother, but the amount of time she will spend behind bars has surprised many.
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