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Charges over Philippine massacre
A former governor and 196 other people are charged with murder over an election-linked massacre in the Philippines.
Toyota in global recall of Prius
Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars in Japan because of braking problems, in the latest blow to the world\'s largest carmaker.
Chinese quake activist sentenced
An activist who questioned why so many died in a huge quake in China in 2008 is jailed for five years for subversion.
Australia-China mine deal mix-up
The status of a coal deal between Australian mining firm Roadhouse and a Chinese energy firm is thrown into question by disagreements over price and naming.
Kazakhstan lifts media critic ban
A Kazakhstan court overturns a ruling banning the media from criticising President Nursultan Nazarbayev\'s son-in-law.
North Korean diplomacy heats up
North Korea tells China it is committed to a non-nuclear peninsula, say reports, as a top UN envoy heads to Pyongyang.
Nissan reports return to profit
Japanese carmaker Nissan has reported a return to profit for the last three months of 2009.
Australia tightens migrant rules
Australia\'s immigration minister says policy will change to focus on skilled migrants, to support mining and health needs.
China shuts down hacking website
Three people are arrested as China\'s largest training website for hackers is shut down, state media reports.
Australian swallows 18 swords to set new world record
An Australian performance artist sets a world record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time.
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