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Younger brother of North Korean founding leader dies aged 101
Younger brother of North Korean founding leader dies aged 101

Kim Yong Ju, North Korean veteran statesman and younger brother of founder Kim Il Sung, died from unknown causes around December 14, accordfing to the state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun. Kim held the positions of Honorary Vice President of the Supreme People's Assembly, Vice President of the DPRK and Vice Premier of the DPRK.

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More than 75 dead as Typhoon Rai sweeps through Philippines
More than 75 dead as Typhoon Rai sweeps through Philippines

On December 16, Typhoon Rai, locally known as Typhoon Odette created havoc in Philippines.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises repeal of three farm laws
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises repeal of three farm laws

In an address to the nation on Friday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to repeal three controversial farm laws, explaining "we have decided to repeal all three farm laws and will start the constitutional process to repeal all the three laws in the upcoming parliament sessions that starts at the end of this month".

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Chinese police arrest escaped North Korean convict
Chinese police arrest escaped North Korean convict

As reported by state-run Chinese newspaper The Beijing News on Sunday, a North Korean defector has been captured by law enforcement after a 42-day long chase following his escape from prison.

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Top Indian general dies in helicopter crash
Top Indian general dies in helicopter crash

On Wednesday, India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash in the hills near the Coonoor city of Tamil Nadu.

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