Bangladesh rounds up more politicians
Bangladesh arrested two more political leaders on
corruption allegations, including an outgoing government minister,
as 19 others were remanded in custody for a month, officials said
Tuesday.
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Authorities warn of killer diseases in flood-stricken Jakarta
Filthy flood water has inundated large parts of
Indonesia's capital, sparking fears that killer diseases may spread
among nearly 340,000 people forced from their homes by the worst
flooding to hit the tropical city in recent memory.
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Ex-child soldier appeals for action to free children from guns
A former child soldier from Sierra Leone who
started killing at the age of 12 opened an international conference
on Monday with an appeal for action to stop the exploitation of
children in war.
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