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11 people were killed when a hot air balloon crashed in New Zealand. more

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Officials in charge of New York State's cemeteries have changed their minds and said that people ... more

Two 18-year-old boys have been sent to prison for six months, after being found guilty of starti... more

The builders of the Tokyo Sky Tree have installed new technology to stop ice from falling onto pa... more

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A bus passenger has been called a hero after taking the wheel when the driver collapsed. more

The stranded cargo ship Rena is still stuck on a reef off the coast of the country, nearly three ... more