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The number of Iranian people killed by government forces in the crackdown on recent protests is now estimated to be at least 6000, with thousands more deaths being investigated by human rights groups.

China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

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A Lakshmi goddess shrine at Bangkok shopping mall has become a place where young people come to pray for love.

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At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.