Millions of Afghans vote in crunch run-off poll
June 14 BBC
Afghans are voting in run-off polls that will
determine who will succeed President Hamid Karzai. The choice is
between former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah and ex-World Bank
economist Ashraf Ghani.It should be the first time that power in
Afghanistan has been democratically transferred.
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Taj Mahal: mud-pack treatment for pollution stains
June 14 BBC
India's iconic Taj Mahal monument is to be given
a mud-pack to remove yellow pollution stains, archaeologists say.
The treatment is hoped to restore the natural sheen and colour of
the white marble monument.
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Thai junta lifts nationwide curfew
June 14 SMH.com
Thailand's military government have lifted the
night-time curfew imposed after their military coup three weeks ago,
to the relief of World Cup fans and the struggling tourism industry.
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