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Dell suppliers accused of human rights violations in China

6 Nov 2013: Mingshuo Computers, which assembles motherboards for Dell, has been filmed by undercover reporters breaking Chinese labour laws. By Alex Hern.
Major palm oil companies accused of breaking ethical promises

6 Nov 2013: Large plantations are destroying forests, damaging wildlife and causing social conflict in Asia and Africa, report finds
Indonesian volcano Mount Sinabung erupts, thousands evacuated - video

6 Nov 2013:
Thousands of residents evacuate their villages as an Indonesian volcano, Mount Sinabung, continues to erupt
Series of deadly explosions outside Communist party office in China

6 Nov 2013:
At least one person killed and more injured amid several blasts outside building in Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi province
Dublin police move closer to identifying young woman found wandering streets

6 Nov 2013: Irish authorities liaise with Australian counterparts over woman initially believed to be of European origin
China cracks down on emissions to combat choking smog

6 Nov 2013: New guidelines call for traffic and factory restrictions amid public outcry over severe smog and air pollution
Jetman flies over Japan’s Mount Fuji - video

6 Nov 2013:
Yves Rossy, a Swiss pilot who has been dubbed 'Jetman', completes a flight over Japan's Mount Fuji with the use of jet powered wings strapped to his back
Sport picture of the day: Flemington's feast of colour

6 Nov 2013:
This photo landed on our wires late yesterday and really stood out. The beautiful colours and the sense of motion, created by the effect of panning the camera, combine to strong effect.
Taiyuan, China: Communist party office devastated by explosions - video

6 Nov 2013:
The aftermath of several explosions outside a Communist party building in the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan
China demands 'positive images' in return for access to markets

6 Nov 2013:
Hollywood required to provide scripts that enhance Chinese culture in order to find favour with authorities controlling movie production
Carnivorous giant platypus with sharp teeth once roamed Australia

6 Nov 2013:
Extinct species identified in north-west Queensland reveals an entirely unknown branch of the monotreme's evolution
Toyota closes on pre-crisis profit record

6 Nov 2013: Weak yen and healthy US sales mean world's biggest carmaker is on track for forecast-beating £10.5bn annual profit
GrainCorp sale to US food giant: Joe Hockey says he won't be bullied

6 Nov 2013: Treasurer responds after deputy PM says 'it’s very important for Australia to maintain control of its own food security'
Spying row: Australia's ambassador to Jakarta may be summoned

6 Nov 2013: Indonesian foreign affairs official backs calls to review co-operation on people smuggling and security
Kyle and Jackie O: can they come back on top?

6 Nov 2013: The demographics are increasingly against Kyle Sandilands, who is now a generation older than his typical listener