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The Kachin Independence Army has denied responsibility.

Supporters of the move hope the drugs can provide breakthroughs for mental health patients.

Hong Kong has had a turbulent history since it was handed over from Britain to China 26 years ago.

The woman claimed the bar-headed goose had frightened her child.

Due to strong winds, one of Sydney Airport's runways had to be closed on Saturday.

Minister Nga Kor Ming said the woman should not have paid the fine, as she may have been misled to do so.

Hun Sen warned that any attempts to incite “social disorder” or rebellion would be put down.

Under the Bill, authorities can collect and use a wide range of citizens' health data and process them outside the country.

The bus hit a pole and overturned, causing its diesel tank to catch fire.

Japan said it dispatched two vessels to monitor the Russian ships.

HK marked the 26th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule on Saturday.

In Yamaguchi prefecture, a man was found dead inside a car that had been washed into a river.

The earthquake injured at least 10 people, with one dying of a heart attack during the tremors.

Apec is one of the few international organisations to which Taiwan belongs.

The measures follow mounting public concerns about the growing reliance of politicians on donations.

International students will be eligible to apply.

The event is expected to attract more than 100,000 people.

Hyundai Group chief has been seeking to visit the North’s Mount Kumgang.

Experts believe that the bushfire risk is mounting after three years of high rainfall.

JAKARTA - In the sky above Sumatra, cloud-seeding aircraft have been trying to induce rain, even in these wetter months, to fill up dams and prevent flammable peatlands from drying out.