South Korea tightens online speech ahead of election
South Korea fears curb on online debate as authorities rely on libel and privacy laws to delete comments criticizing candidates. Critics warn these blocks undermine voter information ahead of a parliament election for 300 seats and raise tensions between privacy and free expression.
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Islamic State Seizes Syrian Town and Border Crossing
Islamic State militants recaptured a vital border crossing in northern Syria and shot down a government warplane in the west as fighting intensified near Aleppo. UN envoy Stefane de Mistura urged cease fire adherence ahead of Geneva peace talks starting midweek after talks with Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem.
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Fire kills 110 at Indian temple as police hunt suspects
In Paravoor, India, a massive fire at the Puttingal Devi temple during a festival killed at least 110 and injured hundreds. Police detained five workers tied to fireworks stored on site while investigators seek owners and contractors of the unauthorized pyrotechnic display.
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