Bangladesh: Political violence grips country as election looms
A rejuvenated main opposition has intensified protests ahead of general elections in January.
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Bangladesh: Goods train collides with passenger train killing 17
The accident in Bangladesh has also injured at least 50 other people.
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Pepper X: Eating world's hottest pepper was euphoric, says creator
Ed Currie describes eating peppers "all day long", and his record-breaking feat.
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Travis King: Soldier who fled to North Korea 'charged back in US'
Charges against Travis King reportedly include desertion and possessing sexual images of a child.
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Guinness World Records declares Pepper X as world's new hottest chili pepper
Chili Pepper X has taken the spicy record as the world's hottest, Guinness World Records announced Monday.
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Swiss glaciers get 10% smaller in two years
The ice fields have lost as much volume in two years as they did in three decades from 1960 to 1990.
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Ukraine war: Cannabis in focus for veterans treatment
Ukraine is battling a colossal PTSD crisis and wants to try anything to help - including cannabis.
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Russia seeks to rejoin UN's human rights council
It was expelled from the United Nations council last year after its forces invaded Ukraine.
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Blackswan: The K-pop girl group with no Korean members
The multinational girl group has sparked a debate about whether they can truly be considered K-pop.
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Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.
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Travis King: North Korea responds to request for information on US soldier
Travis King dashed across the border to North Korea from the South in July.
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Thirsty and exhausted, Texans feel the heatwave
Concern is mounting for workers across Texas unable to avoid the sun and scorching temperatures.
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