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Kim Jong-Un’s uncle stripped naked and fed to 120 starving dogs as tyrant watched

YoopyaJanuary 4, 2014May 22, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 4, 2014May 22, 2023014

The ruthless North Korean leader ordered the execution of Jang Song-Thaek as a traitor last month, with state media branding him ‘worse than a dog’....

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Dubai sees in New Year with largest fireworks display world record

YoopyaJanuary 3, 2014December 3, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 3, 2014December 3, 2023011

Dubai saw in 2014 in unforgettable style last night, with a successful attempt at the world record for the largest ever fireworks display. Ten months...

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Thousands march in Hong Kong in escalating battle for democracy

YoopyaJanuary 2, 2014December 3, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 2, 2014December 3, 202308

(Reuters) – Thousands protested in Hong Kong on Wednesday pressing China to allow full democracy in the city as a battle intensifies over Beijing’s attempts to control...

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From feared Myanmar spymaster to art gallery owner

YoopyaJanuary 2, 2014December 3, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 2, 2014December 3, 2023033

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Former political prisoner Than Htay walked into a small souvenir shop, hoping to catch a glimpse of the owner: a man...

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Chinese man has 17.5 KG tumour cut off his face – but it’s STILL growing

YoopyaDecember 28, 2013December 3, 2023

by YoopyaDecember 28, 2013December 3, 202304

Huang Chuncai had a 17.5kg tumour from the right-side of his face cut off in two operations in 2007 and 2008, and another 1.5kg cut...

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1 protester killed in new Thai political violence

YoopyaDecember 28, 2013December 3, 2023

by YoopyaDecember 28, 2013December 3, 202304

BANGKOK (AP) — Gunmen killed an anti-government activist and wounded two others in the Thai capital on Saturday while protesters elsewhere blocked candidates from registering...

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Exclusive: China commits $6.5 billion for Pakistani nuclear project

YoopyaDecember 24, 2013January 31, 2024

by YoopyaDecember 24, 2013January 31, 202406

(Reuters) – China has committed $6.5 billion to finance the construction of a major nuclear power project in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi as it seeks to strengthen ties with its...

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China’s one child policy change set for Q1 next year

YoopyaDecember 24, 2013January 31, 2024

by YoopyaDecember 24, 2013January 31, 202407

(Reuters) – Changes to China’s strict one child policy, which will allow more parents to have a second child, will begin to roll out early...

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Exclusive: Assad’s secret oil lifeline: Iraqi crude from Egypt

YoopyaDecember 24, 2013January 31, 2024

by YoopyaDecember 24, 2013January 31, 202402

The Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad has received substantial imports of Iraqi crude oil from an Egyptian port in the last nine months, shipping...

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U.S. will seek triggers to reimpose sanctions on Iran: Rice

YoopyaDecember 23, 2013December 31, 2023

by YoopyaDecember 23, 2013December 31, 2023017

(Reuters) – The United States and its allies will have ways to reimpose sanctions on Iran if the Islamic Republic is caught making bombs after striking a...