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South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital deliveryThe woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.30 mins agoAsia

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A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answersThis week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.6 hrs agoAsia

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Ex-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink drivingStar cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.17 mins agoAustralia