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Snowden a boon and burden for China
16:50 UK time, Thursday, 13 June 2013
For China, Edward Snowden's sudden arrival in Hong Kong brings both a gift and a dilemma, says the BBC's Damian Grammaticas.
19 June 2013
Last updated at 01:07 ET
Attack follows news of Afghan talks
Four US soldiers have been killed at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, hours after the US announced direct talks with the Taliban.
Army leads north India flood rescue
Military helicopters lead rescue operations in India's flood-hit northern states, where 130 people are now known to have died.
Australian jailed for Meagher murder
Australian Adrian Bayley is jailed for the rape and murder of Irish woman Jill Meagher, with a minimum jail term of 35 years.
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'Changes in Burma superficial'03:07
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India flooding death toll rises01:42
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Apartment block collapses in floods01:15
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Nato handover: 'A historic moment'02:01
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Olive branch on N Korea state TV?02:07
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Hong Kong march in support of Snowden01:50
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DJ sacked over Gillard interview02:04
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Inside hospital treating Afghan troops02:21
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Players disappointed by Lions defeat
Matt Stevens and Simon Zebo say the squad are very disappointed with the British and Irish Lions' defeat by the ACT Brumbies but hope the loss will spur them on when the Test series starts.
Article written by Soutik Biswas
Soutik Biswas
Delhi correspondent
Why India's main opposition alliance is in disarray
00:57 UK time, Tuesday, 18 June 2013
The break-up of India's main opposition alliance points to divisions over Narendra Modi's elevation in the BJP.
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