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Lawyers for Khmer Rouge victims Monday accused the regime's jailer of duping Cambodia's war crimes court with "crocodile tears" as he faces final arguments over "Killing Fields" atrocities.
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Taiwan plans to restrict Chinese stock investment in strategic sectors, as it seeks to keep control of its economy amid rapidly growing ties with the mainland, local media said Monday. ...
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Israel's Peres reports 'progress' in talks to free Shalit
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Macau hotel to display Jacko 'moonwalk' glove
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Romanians vote in tight presidential election
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Colts, Saints hope to continue magical NFL march
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South Africa rugby team relieved to be back on track
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