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North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dead, son hailed as heir

SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died of a heart attack while on a train trip, state media reported on Monday, sparking immediate concern over who is in control of the reclusive state and its nuclear program. A … Continue reading

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China Wages War on an Intractable Foe: Internet Rumors

The Internet, for all its redeeming qualities, is perhaps the world’s greatest rumor mill. But several recent reports suggest that Chinese authorities, stung by rumors surrounding the health of former Chinese President Jiang ZeminĀ and the government’s role in a high-speed … Continue reading

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Landslide derails train in Italy, 11 dead

(Pierre Teyssot / AFP-Getty Images) A landslide hits and derails a train in northern Italy, killing 11 people and leaving some 30 injured, officials say.

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