Ruling party media designate Kim Jong-un as chief of armed forces, indicating elevated status after death of his father.
Last Modified: 24 Dec 2011 08:32 GMT
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Government says 1,079 people are unaccounted for, as true extent of devastation from powerful storm becomes known.
Last Modified: 23 Dec 2011 08:41 GMT
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Protests have continued for a fourth day in southern China against the construction of a coal-fired power plant.
Last Modified: 23 Dec 2011 11:37 GMT
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An earthquake measuring 5.8 strikes the city, closing airport and sending residents fleeing from buildings.
Last Modified: 23 Dec 2011 11:01 GMT
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Palm oil companies are suspected of killing the endangered animals to preserve their plantations.
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2011 10:20 GMT
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China says stability in North Korea is in all parties' interests amid uncertainty following Kim Jong-il's death.
Last Modified: 21 Dec 2011 07:22 GMT
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Villagers postpone plans for march on government offices over land seizure grievances as party officials agree to talks.
Last Modified: 21 Dec 2011 11:03 GMT
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Governor-general reverses former prime minister's reinstatement and backs rival in bid to end months-long deadlock.
Last Modified: 20 Dec 2011 05:58 GMT
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North Korea reportedly test-fires missile on same day Kim's death is announced as South Korean president calls for calm.
Last Modified: 20 Dec 2011 04:47 GMT
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Rescuers find 15 passengers in lifeboat roughly 100km from capsized Indonesian ship overloaded with asylum seekers.
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 15:15 GMT
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