At least 12 dead in China factory explosion

At least 12 dead following blast at explosives factory in eastern China

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19 Indian state officials face corruption charges

19 Indian state officials face corruption charges over monuments honoring lowest caste

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Chinese police detain gay pride march organizer

Police in central China detain 18-year-old gay pride march organizer

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Rights group criticizes Sri Lanka's rights record

Rights group says respect for basic rights, liberties declined in Sri Lanka in last 4 years

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Tons of New Zealand meat stranded on Chinese docks

Hundreds of tons of New Zealand meat stranded at Chinese ports over certification dispute

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China asks NKorea to release fishing boat, crew

China urges North Korea to release Chinese fishing boat, 16 crew; owner says ransom demanded

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Oil price falls below $96 a barrel

Price of oil falls below $96 per barrel as traders await data, Fed chief Bernanke's speech

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Macau lawyer says assault was intimidation attempt

Macau lawyer says broad daylight assault in Chinese gambling haven an attempt to intimidate

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Malaysia court orders release of 3 terror suspects

Malaysian court orders release of 3 accused of recruiting militants for Syrian violence

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Cambodian ceremony honors victims of Khmer Rouge

Cambodians gather at 'Day of Anger' ceremony to mourn victims of genocidal Khmer Rouge regime

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SKorea analyzing NKorea's 4 projectile launches

SKorea analyzing if 4 projectiles North Korea launched were missiles or artillery

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Pakistan repeats vote in Karachi despite killing

Pakistan holds repeat election in Karachi despite shooting death of senior politician

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More bodies recovered in collapsed Indonesia mine

More bodies recovered in collapsed Indonesia mine where 28 workers are believed to have died

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Indonesia extends forest-clearing ban for 2 years

Indonesia bans clearing primary rainforests, peatlands for 2 more years

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Chinese premier visits India to boost ties

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits India to seek improved ties after border standoff

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SKorea says NKorea fires 3 short-range missiles

South Korea says North Korea fires 3 short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters

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Afghan lawmakers block law on women's rights

Conservative Afghan lawmakers block legislation protecting women's rights

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AP Impact: Myanmar sanctions list languishes

AP Impact: Myanmar sanctions list left outdated, incomplete as US wooed ruling generals

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Member of Pakistani cricket star's party killed

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Member of Pakistani cricket star's party killed

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