Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.
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Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price
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Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza
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Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
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South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
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Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
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China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
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Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.
Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
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Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
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