As a flood emergency continued, military planes were flying food and other supplies toward Rockhampton, and the police were increasing patrols in evacuated regions amid reports of looting.
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Australian City Braces for Flooding
Somali pirates free a German-owned chemical tanker seven months after it was seized, amid reports that a $5.5m ransom was paid.
Health officials in Haiti investigate an outbreak of a deadly disease, amid reports that dozens of people have died.
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Haiti investigates fatal sickness
Sikh groups urge US President Barack Obama to tour the Golden Temple during his India trip, amid reports he is now unlikely to visit.
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Sikhs urge Obama to visit temple
The Japanese government imposes its biggest tax rise ever on cigarettes, amid reports that smokers have been stocking up instead of giving up.
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Japanese smokers see prices soar
Chief constables criticise the payment of private sector-style bonuses by forces, amid reports officers received more than £150m last year.
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Police payments spark bonus row
