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This comes more than two days after Saturday's disaster in which at least 25 people died.

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Two rescued alive from Cambodia building collapse
This comes more than two days after Saturday's disaster in which at least 25 people died.

Arrests over lynching of India Muslim man
The 24-year-old was beaten to death after being accused of theft and refusing to praise Hindu gods.

'Greatest day' in Australian women's sport
The nation woke up on Monday to an extraordinary succession of achievements, causing much local joy.

Vietnam jails US man for 'state overthrow plot'
Michael Phuong Minh Nguyen is sentenced to 12 years in jail after a trial that lasted just half a day.

Thailand cave rescue anniversary
The 12 boys, their coach and rescuers attended ceremonies to mark one year since they went missing in Chang Rai.

Rugby star's fundraiser shut down in anti-gay row
Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.

India tent collapse kills 14, injures 50
Officials say some were electrocuted when storms caused a tent to collapse at a religious event.

Arrests over lynching of India Muslim man
The 24-year-old was beaten to death after being accused of theft and refusing to praise Hindu gods.

'Greatest day' in Australian women's sport
The nation woke up on Monday to an extraordinary succession of achievements, causing much local joy.

Vietnam jails US man for 'state overthrow plot'
Michael Phuong Minh Nguyen is sentenced to 12 years in jail after a trial that lasted just half a day.
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