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Stories
Fresh elections unlikely to solve Thailand's political impasse
Following weeks of anti-government protests, Thailand's prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has dissolved parliament for fresh national elections.
Thai protestors want Shinawatra family out of politics
Thailand's latest political crisis was triggered early last month, after parliament tried to pass an amnesty bill - which was subsequently voted down in the Senate.
South Korea's air defence zone could risk relations with China
They might have territorial disputes of their own, but when it comes to China, Japan and South Korea appear to be on the same page.
Many South Africans still struggling post-apartheid
World leaders and tens of thousands of mourners are expected to turn out in Johannesburg later today at a memorial service for former South African President, Nelson Mandela.
Somare, Fiji government and opposition respond to Mandela's death
Political leaders in the Pacific continue to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, while also stirring up controversy.
After-school program to improve school children's reading skills
International Last week, there was an outcry after international testing indicated that Australian high school students were performing poorly in maths, science and reading.
India's new Chilli Eating Champion
Indian's love spicy food - especially in the country's north east - home to what is one of the world's hottest chillis.
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