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N Korea to boycott nuclear talks

April 14, 2009 on 5:21 am | In Asia-Pacific | Comments Off North Korea says it will boycott talks on its nuclear development in protest at UN condemnation of its recent rocket launch.

Army moves in on Bangkok protests

April 14, 2009 on 5:15 am | In Asia-Pacific | Comments Off Security forces advance towards a hard core of anti-government protesters in Bangkok, after a day of violence.

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April 14, 2009 on 3:44 am | In Entertainment | Comments Off Guilty verdict dims Spector's musical legacy

Outcast Fiji faces new sanctions

April 14, 2009 on 3:22 am | In Asia-Pacific | Comments Off New Zealand and Australia warn of sanctions against Fiji's reinstated military chief Frank Bainimarama.

China plans ‘human rights action’

April 14, 2009 on 2:34 am | In Asia-Pacific | Comments Off China announces a human rights action plan, vowing to uphold the rule of law - and emphasising the right to make money.