WHO confirms six bird flu cases in Indonesia
The World Health Organisation confirmed six more
human cases of bird flu infections in Indonesia on Wednesday,
including five members of a family whose case has triggered fears of
human-to-human transmission.
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Villagers in Indonesia volcano zone ignore warnings
Farmers journeyed high up the slopes of erupting
Mount Merapi on Wednesday collecting grass for cows, while children
kicked soccer balls in the shadow of its glowing peak - all of them
ignoring warnings to immediately leave the area.
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South Korea, Japan to hold foreign ministers' talks next week
South Korea's foreign minister said Wednesday he
will meet his Japanese counterpart at a regional forum next week,
the highest-level meeting between the two countries since their
dispute over islands flared anew last month.
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