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Whole neighbourhoods razed by Oklahoma tornado that killed 24
MOORE, Oklahoma - Rescuers went building to building in search of victims and survivors picked through the rubble of their shattered homes on Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, wiping out blocks of houses and killing at least 24 people. | Video
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China's bird flu outbreak cost $6.5 billion
GENEVA - The H7N9 virus appears to have been brought under control in China largely due to restrictions at bird markets, but caused some $6.5 billion (4.2 billion pounds) in losses to the economy, U.N. experts said on Tuesday.
Freeport Indonesia says death toll rises to 28 after tunnel accident
JAKARTA - The death toll from a tunnel collapse at the world's second largest copper mine run by Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc's Indonesian unit was raised to 28 on Wednesday as rescuers gave up hope of finding any more survivors.
Syrian foes move towards talks but fighting rages
BEIRUT - Syria's opposition and the government of President Bashar al-Assad seem to be preparing to take part in an international peace conference against a background of some of the worst fighting this year. | Video
Guatemala trial of Rios Montt has likely collapsed - lawyers
GUATEMALA CITY - The trial of former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt has likely collapsed after the country's top court struck down his conviction for genocide, defence and prosecution lawyers said on Tuesday.
Discovery of alleged Russian plot points to growing jitters
OREKHOVO-ZUYEVO, Russia - As Russia congratulated its forces for foiling an alleged Islamist plot on Moscow, the discovery of the plan also pointed to the growing security threat before the 2014 Winter Olympics.
China shares headed for 6th straight daily gain, rain storm delays HK open
HONG KONG, May 22 - China shares were headed for a sixth-straight daily gain on Wednesday, with most automakers strong after the official China Securities Journal cited an industrial association as saying that May car sales could stay strong.
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