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Page last updated at 11:13 GMT, Sunday, 22 November 2009

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Indonesia ferry sinks in squall
Almost 300 people are rescued after a ferry sinks in Indonesia, but four are dead and more are said to be missing.
Indonesia's transport perils
Country profile: Indonesia

Rescue workers prepare to enter the mine on 22 November 2009 Chinese mine blast toll doubles
The death toll from a mine blast in north-eastern China more than doubles to 87, with 21 people still missing, report state media.

Krishna, pictured after the separation operation, 18 November 2009 Second separated twin out of coma
The second conjoined twin separated by doctors in Australia this week wakes from an induced coma.

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Chinese rescuers make their way into the Hegang mine, 22 November 2009 Safety alarm
China's concerns over latest deadly mining accident
A televisual representation of Homo erectus Paleo-celebrity
A journey to the Java home of an ancient alpha male
Rosita Gillaco next to the debris of her home in Palingon, Philippines Water world
Filipino villages still deluged weeks after storms hit

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