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17 dead after school van explodes in central Pakistan

At least 17 people were killed when a school van exploded in central Pakistan on Saturday.

MI5 under pressure amid claims Woolwich murder suspect approached by spy agency

Britain's domestic security service MI5 will report to MPs on what it knew about two men who are suspected of killing a soldier near a military barracks in London last week. Michael Adebolajo, 28, and Michael Adebowale, 22, remain under armed guard in hospital after being shot and arrested by police on suspicion of the murder of 25-year-old Lee Rigby, a veteran of the Afghan war. Late on Saturday (local time) three more men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder the British soldier.

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Champions League: Bayern Munich clinches fifth title over Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich overcame the heartbreak of losing two finals in three seasons by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in a memorable all-German Champions League final on Saturday to become European champions for the fifth time. Goals from Croatian Mario Mandzukic after 60 minutes and Dutchman Arjen Robben, with a stunning 89th-minute solo strike, settled a superb final after Dortmund had levelled with a 68th-minute penalty from Ilkay Gundogan.

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UN Cambodia envoy rejects bias claims

At least 12 killed in Philippines clash

Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott rally party faithful ahead of election

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Factional uncertainties in Malaysia's UMNO before party polls

Updated 24 May 2013, 21:56 AEST

The dominant component in Malaysia's ruling Barisan Nasional is the Malay UMNO party, now reassessing the direction the coalition will take.

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Solomons PM sympathetic to PNG's complaints against Australia

Updated 24 May 2013, 16:34 AEST

The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands has expressed sympathy with Papua New Guinea's complaints against Canberra's approach on Pacific trade deals and on access for Pacific Islanders to Australia.

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Learn to Live: Providing healthcare facilities in Indonesia

Updated 24 May 2013, 14:47 AEST

It was while working as a nurse at the glamorous set of ‘The Lucky One’ in New Orleans, that the Indonesian-Australian Yanti Turang thought of those who were less lucky than her, including relatives in Indonesia who lost their lives due to lack of access to basic healthcare.

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