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The threat posed by Indonesians fighting for IS
A new report links the development of the IS support network in Indonesia to the teachings and online “study sessions” organised by the banned British extremist group Al Muhajiroun.
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Did this man help secure victory for the #indyref no campaign?
Does the name Jean Chrétien sound familiar? Perhaps it should. It certainly is to the Westminster politicians who sought his advice as they fought to keep Scotland a part of the union.
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Thai PM says sorry after beach deaths 'bikini' comment
After insensitive comments by Thailand’s PM about the deaths of two Britons, the Thai government expresses regret and insists the safety of foreigners is of “highest priority”.
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Thai beach deaths: British brothers questioned
Two British brothers who left the Thai island of Koh Tao where police are investigating the brutal murders of two British backpackers are stopped by police before boarding a London bound flight.
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Thai beach deaths: police focus on Burmese community
Police investigating the deaths of two young Britons, whose bodies were found on a beach on Thailand’s Koh Tao island, are focusing their inquiries on the Burmese migrant community.
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Two Britons found dead on Thai island beach
A man and a woman have been found dead with head wounds on a beach in Koh Tao.
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Canada becomes interesting! Thanks to Scotland's #indyref
As a rule, the UK does not take much notice of Canada – so it comes as a pleasant surprise that for once, thanks to the Scottish referendum, recent Canadian history is now being discussed.
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Second British hostage held by Islamic State named
The second British hostage held by Islamic State militants is named as Alan Henning by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
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Cameron promises to tackle Islamic State after David Haines murder
The UK will take whatever steps are necessary to combat the Islamic militants responsible for the murder of British aid worker David Haines, the Prime Minister David Cameron says.
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Meet the Grannies of China who won't stop dancing
Life has never been so good for retirees in China. They have time, money and no shortage of people to socialize with and the number one activity is dancing.
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Has Imran Khan lost Pakistan's latest political match?
Imran Khan and Tahir ul-Qadri want a “popular coup” against Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif. But their experiment in democracy has encountered several basic glitches.
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Pakistan election crisis – is history repeating itself?
Pakistan seems to lurch from one political crisis to another and perhaps inevitably, it has got another full-blown emergency on its hands.
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Flying Malaysia Airlines: something only 'brave travellers' do
Passengers on Malaysia Airlines flights have been busy posting photos on Twitter of deserted cabins and rows and rows of empty seats.
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Vietnamese communists call for end to… Vietnamese communism
We don’t spend much time talking about Vietnam, other than its allure as a holiday destination. But the time has come to talk about politics in this sickle-shaped nation.
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Israel-Gaza crisis 2014 – story so far
A record of the main developments in Gaza since the crisis escalated at the end of June.