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US denies parachuting into N Korea to probe underground military installations

The US military has denied reports that its special forces have parachuted into North Korea to gather intelligence on that country's underground military installations, saying a source had been misquoted.

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UK gives Russia ultimatum to intervene in Syrian crisis before 'its too late'

Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Russia to intervene in the Syrian crisis before 'it was too late'.

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Child massacre accusations fall on Syrian government

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The Syrian government has blamed armed terrorists for the killing of 108 civilians near the city of Homs last Friday...

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Nepal PM announces elections in 6 months as constitution deadline passes

Nepal Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has announced elections in six months time after the country's political parties failed to agree a new constitution.

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