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Fears death toll will rise in South Korean ferry sinking

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:34:27 +1000

Divers have resumed the search for almost 300 people -- many of them teenage children -- still missing after a ferry sank off the South Korean coast.

Malaysia mourns death of legendary rights lawyer, MP Karpal Singh

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:34:03 +1000

Malaysia is mourning the death of one of its Opposition leaders in a road accident early this morning.

Military defamation action proceeds against Australian, Thai journalists

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:33:34 +1000

An unprecedented criminal defamation lawsuit against Australian journalist Alan Morison and his Thai colleague will be heard in a Phuket court on Thursday The prosecution of Alan Morison and his colleague Chutima Sidasathian will proceed, despite calls by the United Nations and rights groups for the charges to be dropped.

Solomons flood recovery will take both time and money: Red Cross

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:33:15 +1000

Two weeks after devastating flash floods in Solomon Islands, a slow trickle of people is returning to what's left of their homes in the capital Honiara, and outlying districts.

Australian Tamil Congress denies terrorism links

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:33:02 +1000

It is now nearly five years since the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka, but the fallout is far from over.

Transgender groups celebrate after Indian supreme court ruling

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:31:27 +1000

India's transgender community is celebrating after a landmark Supreme Court ruling creating a 'third gender' status.

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