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340 dead foetuses in temple

Bangkok, Nov. 16: More than 340 human foetuses, apparently from an illegal abortion clinic, were discovered inside a Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thai police said on Tuesday.

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Over 100 dead foetuses found in Thai temple

The bodies of more than 100 human foetuses, apparently from an illegal abortion clinic, were discovered inside a Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, the Thai police said on Monday.

Old anti-tank mine kills 14 in Cambodia: police

Fourteen people, including a one-year-old girl, were killed after their vehicle hit an old anti-tank mine in northwestern Cambodia, the police said Wednesday.

A trainer controls penguins

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A trainer controls penguins dressed as Santa Claus during an event at the Everland amusement park in Yongin, south of Seoul, on Tuesday. PHOTO: AFP

Spanish test awaits pumped up Portugal

Paris, Nov. 16: Portugal host world champions and neighbours Spain Wednesday in a friendly match aimed at promoting the countries’ joint bid for the 2018 World Cup.

The fixture is one of many being h

Younis of yore rescues team

Dubai, Nov. 16: Younis Khan capped his return to Test cricket with a brilliant unbeaten century to help Pakistan draw the first Test against South Africa on the fifth and final day on Tuesday.

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Triple delight for gayle

Galle, Nov. 16: Chris Gayle became the first West Indies batsman to hammer a triple-century in an away Test, putting Sri Lanka under pressure in the opening Test on Tuesday.

The former captain made a

Tees Maar Khan

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Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif take a train ride during a promotional event for their film Tees Maar Khan in Mumbai on Sunday. PHOTO: AFP

Branson to serve as stewardess

Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 15: The chief of the Lotus F1 team, Mr Tony Fernandes, said on Monday he will auction off seats on an AirAsia flight where the Virgin boss, Mr Richard Branson, will dress up as a fl

Nations in dilemma after China’s warning

Oslo, Nov. 15: Several countries remain hesitant about whether to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony next month, the Nobel Institute said on Monday, after Beijing sent out warnings against honourin

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