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Myanmar summons diplomats to refute reports of massacre

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:25:21 +1100

Myanmar's government has been rocked in the past week by allegations that its security forces took part in the mass killing of Rohingya Muslims.

Philippine police investigate claims of 'torture roulette' with prison

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:25:17 +1100

A disturbing case of torture has been uncovered in a police intelligence facility in the Philippines.

Afghanistan fails to deliver on human rights pledge

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:25:12 +1100

A submission to the UN Security Council, currently meeting in Geneva, says Afghanistan has failed to live up to promises to improve human rights.

Thailand to proceed with polls, amid fears of more bloody protests

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:25:06 +1100

Thailand will go ahead with its general election this weekend despite a boycott by the Opposition and fears of further bloody protests.

India's highest court deals fresh blow to LGBT community

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:25:01 +1100

Members of India's gay and lesbian community say they're crushed after the country's highest court voted to uphold a ban on homosexuality.

Australian version of the Chinese zodiac makes its debut

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:24:55 +1100

In the lead up to the Lunar New Year on Friday, we take a look at how Australians of Asian background celebrate it.

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