NKorea test fires another seven missiles
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South Korean officials say North Korea has test-fired seven short-range missiles on the eve of the United State's Independence Day holiday.
Burma's military denies UN request to meet with pro democracy leader
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Burma's military junta has rejected the UN Secretary General's request for a meeting with pro democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Thousands evacuated due to floods in China
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Torrential rain in southern China has forced more than 150,000 people from their homes.
China wealth fund to purchase shares in Canadian mining firm
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China's sovereign wealth fund says it will buy $US1.5 billion worth of shares of the Canadian mining company Teck Resources.
Resumption of peace talks expected between Philippines government and Moro rebels
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The Philippine government's chief negotiator with the rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front or MILF says peace talks are expected to resume anytime this month.
EU could soon lift ban on Indonesia's Garuda Airlines
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The European Union is set to soon lift its ban on Indonesia's national airline Garuda flying into European airspace.
Dalai Lama meeting angers China

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China has expressed anger at a visit by Australian parliamentarians to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in India.
Rudd to promote trade and soccer World Cup bid
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Australia's prime minister, Kevin Rudd, will spend most of next week travelling in Europe.
New dinosaur species discovered in Australia


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Scientists have unearthed three new dinosaur species in the Australian outback.
US memorial service announced for Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson's family has finalised the details of a public service to memorialise the singer, who died June 25 in Los Angeles.
Rights group seeks ban of Malaysian caning law
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Human rights group Amnesty International is urging Malaysia to abolish caning as a punishment for migrants.
Russia and Japan's territory dispute heats up
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Japan's parliament has passed a law asserting sovereignty over four islands at the centre of a dispute with Russia.
NZ ocean rowers back in contact
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Four rowers who lost contact with shore during a race from Western Australia to Mauritius earlier this week are back in touch.
Marines swoop on Afghan valley

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Thousands of United States marines have stormed into Taliban territory in southern Afghanistan, marking the start of a major offensive by the Obama administration to regain the initiative in the war.
Anwar trial next week in Malaysia

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Malaysia's High Court will hear a case against Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim next week on a charge of sodomy.












