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Page last updated at 17:17 GMT, Friday, 17 July 2009 18:17 UK

Ritz-Carlton attack
Fatal blasts hit Jakarta hotels
At least nine people die and dozens are hurt as bombs hit two luxury hotels in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, police say.
Indonesia expects tourism blow
Attack waiting to happen?
Eyewitnesses: 'Huge explosion'
In pictures: Hotel blasts
Profile: Jemaah Islamiah
'Cafe blown out'

A BHP Billiton heavy earth mover Rio Tinto 'concerned' about staff
Mining company Rio Tinto voices concern over employees detained in China for alleged bribery and spying.

President Berdymukhamedov, with a spade, opens up a new feeder canal Turkmenistan to create desert sea
Turkmenistan starts work on the latest phase of its massive project to create a vast artificial sea in the desert.

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A man walks by a billboard promoting a new shopping centre in Beijing - 12 June 2009 Spending boost
Can China's savers be convinced to open their wallets?
BBC correspondent meets NLD leader in Burma Secret meeting
The dreams and aims of a Burmese opposition leader
A view of the "Ruined Castle" and "Narrow Neck" in the Blue Mountains Miracle man
Lost backpacker in lucky wilderness comeback

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