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Thais block 'anti-royal' websites
The Thai government blocks thousands of websites deemed to be offensive to the revered monarchy.
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Indonesia jails MP for corruption
An Indonesian deputy is jailed for taking bribes, in a symbol of the country's new determination to tackle corruption.
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Toyota shuts plants for 11 days
Toyota announces that it is to halt production at its domestic plants for 11 days in February and March.
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N Korea rallies for absent leader
Tens of thousands of North Koreans hold a New Year rally celebrating leader Kim Jong-il, who did not appear.
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'Penis fire' suspect is charged
An Australian woman appears in court charged with murdering her husband by setting fire to his penis over alleged infidelity.
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US vows 'huge' marine protection
The US is to establish "the largest area of protected sea in the world", banning fishing and mining, around its Pacific islands.
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Japanese whaler reported missing
Rescuers hold out little hope of finding a Japanese sailor alive after he goes missing from a whaling ship in the Antarctic.
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India want extra New Zealand Test
India hope to play an extra Test during their upcoming tour of New Zealand in an attempt to recoup some of the $25m lost after they were forced to cancel matches against England and Pakistan.
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China girl 'found dead in fridge'
A man is arrested after the body of a four-year-old girl is found in his fridge, an official Chinese newspaper reports.
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Warriors star Fai feared drowned
New Zealand Warriors forward Sonny Fai is presumed drowned after being swept out to sea off a beach near Auckland.
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Japanese vehicle sales plunge 22%
Vehicle sales in Japan fell 22% in December compared with the same month in 2007, making it the worst December on record.
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China to 'clean up' the internet
China launches a fresh campaign to get rid of unhealthy, vulgar and pornographic content on the internet.
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Collapse fears amid Papua quakes
Thousands of people refuse to return to their homes in West Papua, Indonesia, as earthquake aftershocks rattle the region.
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Asian shares start 2009 strongly
Stock markets in Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong have a strong start to 2009 on hopes of fresh stimulus packages.
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Cricket: Siddle wickets put Aussies on top
Paceman Peter Siddle picks up his first five-wicket haul in Tests as Australia seize the advantage on day three of the final Test against South Africa.
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Sharks seen near Sydney beaches
Several sightings of sharks close to popular swimming areas lead to the closure of four Australian beaches.
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