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<i>Crisis in Bangkok:</i> Behind the barricades
Andrew Buncombe of The Independent describes the visceral scenes of death and destruction behind the Red Shirts' barricade.
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Showing off in Shanghai
The New Zealand pavilion at the Shanghai Expo should attract lots of attention thanks to its unique roof garden, writes Brian Fallow
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Shanghai surprise: Exploring a great city
The best thing about the Shanghai Expo is that it's in Shanghai. The city itself is the greater attraction.
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Kiwi confirmed injured in Bangkok riots
Kiwi visitors in Bangkok have yet to contact authorities or fly out early despite escalating violence and reports of one Kiwi being injured.
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Indian census puts caste issue in spotlight
The decision to include caste in India's national census has triggered intense controversy about a painful, vexing subject.
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'Little hope' for peace in Thailand
Chances of a negotiated settlement of Thailand's two-month political standoff look very bleak.
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7.4 quake strikes Indonesia
A local tsunami alert has been lifted after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia.
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Pakistan probes alleged terror links to NYC bomb
Pakistan will investigate alleged links between the Times Square bombing accused and militant groups operating in the country.