Thousands of activists from the main opposition parties in Bangladesh will be put on trial for persecuting Hindus 10 years ago, the government has said.
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Tibet ‘sees first monk self-immolation protest’
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Taiwanese youth losing appetite for fighting China
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Islamabad aurait donné son feu vert au raid de l’OTAN
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Japan Prince Akishino wants emperor ‘age limit’ debate
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Hillary Clinton visit: Burma hails new chapter in ties
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Afghanistan maternal mortality drops, survey suggests
Many more Afghan women are surviving pregnancy and childbirth than was thought, a new survey suggests.
North Korea says nuclear plant is ‘progressing apace’
The building of a nuclear reactor in North Korea is "progressing apace", officials say, in a further snub to the US and South Korea.
Bangalore is best Indian city, says global survey
Technology hub Bangalore has been ranked the best Indian city to live in, according to a global survey.