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Chinese police to be punishmed for prisoners' abuse
Beijing, May 30 (IANS) Police in China would now be punished with demotion or dismissal if they were found abusing inmates or connive in the maltreatment of prisoners, a government statement has said. Analysts believe the latest provision, which is more specific and comprehensive, will better protect inmates' legitimate rights and interests by enforcing a clearer discipline standards for police. The

Lightning kills four in Bangladesh
At least four people were killed and one was injured after lightning struck them in Bangladesh's Dinajpur district Wednesday, police said.

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UN mission finds 13 bodies in Syria
The UN supervision mission in Syria has discovered 13 bodies near Deir al-Zour province, with all of them with their hands tied behind their backs, the mission's spokeswoman said in a statement Wednesday.

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Suu Kyi to help Myanmarese migrants in Thailand
Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has vowed to help migrant workers from Myanmar.

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Kidney-transplant ring exposed in China
A kidney-trafficking gang has been busted in a Chinese city and its ringleader, who was housing kidney-sellers in a residential complex, has been arrested.

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China to boost strategic industries
In a bid to combat the economic slowdown, Chinese government will encourage development of seven emerging strategic industries, it was declared in a guideline Wednesday.

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