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More than 240 people are rescued after an Indonesian ferry sinks in stormy waters, but at least 29 people die, officials say.

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The role of Bolivia's coca industry in forthcoming poll

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China's concerns over latest deadly mining accident

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Flood-hit Cumbria endures a third day of impassable roads and sealed off homes, as engineers work to check key bridges.
Cameron planning emergency budget
Men charged over teen stab death

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Four men are charged with terror-related offences following raids in north-west England, police say.
Cameron and PM sorry over photos
Terror raid protest at police HQ

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AFRICA Egypt leader enters football row
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ASIA-PACIFIC S Korea mass killer hangs himself

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MIDDLE EAST Convicted Iranian reformer bailed
SOUTH ASIA Sri Lanka camps 'to be opened'

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