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Reclusive leader had a reputation for a lavish lifestyle that included a fondness for fine foods, cognac and women
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South Korean military placed on alert
Official report says the North Korean leader had a heart attack while on a train during what it called a 'field inspection'
Sunday marks International Migrants Day, a call on governments worldwide to offer health services to all people, legal, illegal citizens
Typhoon Washi struck region of Mindanao late Friday, blanketing area with heavy rain, high winds
President Nazarbayev issues decree after at least 10people are killed in clashes between police and oil workers in Caspian town
Tensions between government, military soared recently ahead of Supreme Court inquiry into alleged coup plot
Rescue efforts under way after a powerful typhoon strikes Mindanao region, wiping out entire villages
Monk ordered out of his monastery after giving speech at office of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party
Commission 'satisfied' security forces took precautions to keep civilian casualties to a minimum