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North Korea in mourning for Kim Jong-il
Secretive nation's "Dear Leader" dies after massive heart attack, prompting outpouring of national grief on state media.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 11:58 GMT
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South Korea on alert as North 'fires missile'
North Korea reportedly testfires missile on same day Kim's death is announced as South Korean president calls for calm.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 11:49 GMT
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International reaction: Kim Jong-il's death
China expresses deep condolences over North Korean leader's death, while White House says it is monitoring developments.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 12:04 GMT
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Syria signs Arab League peace deal
Damascus agrees to initiative to end its deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters and free political prisoners.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 12:12 GMT
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Mass burials for Philippines flood victims
Officials fearful that bodies could pose health risk with more than 650 people dead and hundreds still missing.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 08:39 GMT
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UN condemns Egyptian army over protests
Death toll rises to 13 as clashes between protesters and army enter fourth day, drawing international condemnation.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 12:12 GMT
Hopes fade for Russian rig survivors
Hunt for dozens missing after oil rig capsized continues but officials admit chances of finding anyone alive are slim.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 10:28 GMT
US army traces alleged leaker's digital print
Investigator tells military court that Bradley Manning's computer reveals links to whistleblowing website WikiLeaks.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 12:17 GMT
Israel frees 550 Palestinian prisoners
Detainees released into West Bank and Gaza in second and final phase of swap for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 08:18 GMT
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Syrians urge support for army defectors
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Bill helps copyright owners fight illegal downloading, but critics say it borders censorship.
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