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Bail bid fails: Jail for Dotcom as pirate hunters nail Megaupload
File-sharing site Megaupload’s founder Kim Dotcom has been denied bail in New Zealand, where he is charged with internet piracy and money laundering.
Flash floods hit Brisbane
Residents in Australia’s third largest city, Brisbane, sandbagged their homes against rising waters on Monday as torrential rain worsened floods.
Asylum seeker deaths pressure Australia govt
The death of 28 asylum seekers has renewed pressure on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to soften Australia’s asylum policy.
Australian prime minister calls election
Julia Gillard called an election on Saturday for August 21, with the poll to be decided over policies on economic management, climate and border
Massive clean-up after Bangkok riots
Thai authorities launched a clean-up operation in Bangkok’s charred commercial district on Sunday as the city prepared for the resumption of business.