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Kevin Rudd, far right, at CHOGM
Commonwealth backs climate fund
Commonwealth leaders pledge backing for a multi-billion-dollar fund to help developing nations cope with climate change
Q&A: Copenhagen summit
Copenhagen in graphics
Rudd urges climate action

Chinese baby made ill by tainted milk (file photo) Tainted milk case in China court
A Chinese court hears the first civil compensation claim by a parent whose child fell ill because of the tainted milk scandal.

Map Disasters 'caused by immorality'
A government minister blames Indonesia's recent string of natural disasters on people's immorality.

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Local treats on the Singapore to Bangkok train
A mother is reunited with her stolen son Child snatchers
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Muslim women mark Eid al-Adha in Yogyakarta, Indonesia In pictures
Muslims throughout the world celebrate Eid al-Adha

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