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The two rescued miners were taken to a hospital in Jastrzebie-Zdroj city in Poland (Reuters)

Warsaw:  Rescue teams have confirmed the death of one Polish coal miner and can see another miner trapped after an earthquake, but it is not known if he is dead or alive, the chief executive of mine owner JSW said.

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In a statement, the British Medical Association said it was "appalled". (Representational)

London:  In a major goof up, up to 1,500 junior doctors in the UK who were offered posts as registrars have had their job offers withdrawn, with authorities blaming human error for the mistake that has left many
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Michelle Obama urged women to act for women's empowerment wherever they can (AFP)

Los Angeles:  Michelle Obama urged women not to expect a miracle candidate to "save" America on Saturday, indicating again she has no plans to run for president as some have speculated.

The former first lady, 54, was greeted

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Pakistani mines are notorious for poor safety standards and bad ventilation (AFP)

Quetta, Pakistan:  Twenty-three people were killed and 11 wounded after gas explosions tore through two neighbouring coal mines in southwestern Pakistan, officials said Sunday.

Shortly before midday on Saturday, a build-up of

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Nearly 100 Sri Lankan men, 24 women and nine children were aboard the ship 'Etra'.

Kuala Lumpur:  Malaysia has arrested more than a dozen members of an alleged people trafficking syndicate after intercepting a ship carrying 127 Sri Lankan migrants believed to be bound for Australia and New Zealand,
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David Goodall is due to end his life at Eternal Spirit's clinic near Basel on May 10.

Geneva:  A member of a Swiss clinic set to help Australia's oldest scientist end his life has said it is an "atrocity" that Australia had not allowed the 104-year-old to die at home.

David Goodall, who caused a stir two

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