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19 October 2011 Last updated at 14:41 ET

Bangkok districts on flood alertA man pushes children in a small boat through flood water in Pathum Thani, Bangkok (19 Oct 2011)

Residents of seven districts of Bangkok are told to be prepared to evacuate as the worst flooding in decades nears the Thai capital.

Dalai Lama prays for Tibetans who set themselves on fireDalai Lama accused over suicides

China has accused the Dalai Lama of encouraging people to commit suicide, after he offered prayers for those who had set themselves on fire.

Red scarves are worn by Young PioneersChina ends pupil scarf punishment

Reports from China say a primary school has been ordered to stop forcing pupils to wear green scarves if they misbehave or have poor academic records, instead of communist red.

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