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Novelists open new chapter for China film industry

13/02/2012 : Acclaimed Chinese novelist Geling Yan has become accustomed to reaching a wide audience both at home and abroad.
Injury forces Clarke out of ODI cricket against S. Lanka

13/02/2012 : Australia captain Michael Clarke will miss Friday's tri-series one-day international against Sri Lanka with a hamstring injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

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Suspected Bali bomber on trial in Indonesia
13/02/2012 : A Muslim militant arrested in the same Pakistani town where US commandos later killed Osama bin Laden stood trial in Indonesia Monday on charges including murder for the 2002 Bali bombings.
Myanmar promises EU to hold fair vote
13/02/2012 : Myanmar's military-backed government assured visiting top EU officials on Monday that upcoming by-elections heralding the opposition's return to mainstream politics will be democratic.
Lin-sanity spreads to China
13/02/2012 : The rise to stardom of Jeremy Lin, the first US-born NBA player of ethnic-Chinese heritage, has taken China by storm as the New York Knicks player becomes the focus of adulatory interest online.
Gay marriage push in Australia
13/02/2012 : Two bills calling for the legalisation of gay marriage were introduced to Australia's parliament on Monday in a move campaigners said would add momentum to the push for equality.
Pakistan PM Gilani charged with contempt
13/02/2012 : Pakistan's prime minister was charged with contempt by the country's highest court on Monday, pleading not guilty to charges that could see him jailed for six months and disqualified from office.
Swim champ Magnussen plans Olympic trials 'message'
13/02/2012 : Australia's world champion James Magnussen says he wants to send a strong message to his rivals ahead of the London Games with a sizzling 100m freestyle time at next month's Olympic trials.
Officials vow loyalty at Kim's supposed birthplace
13/02/2012 : North Korea's top military and party officials have visited the supposed birthplace of late leader Kim Jong-Il to mark his upcoming birthday and pledge loyalty to the dynasty, state media said on Monday.
Maldives welcomes Commonwealth coup probe
13/02/2012 : The new Maldivian President Monday welcomed a Commonwealth mission to investigate the ousting of his predecessor as fresh clashes broke out in the streets of the restive capital Male.
China vice president warns against US military focus
13/02/2012 : China's likely next leader Xi Jinping warned the United States against plans to boost its military strength in Asia as he prepared for a closely watched visit to Washington starting Monday.
British rapist loses bid to stay in Australia
13/02/2012 : A British man convicted of torturing and raping a young woman in a case which drew parallels with the film "The Silence of the Lambs" Monday lost his fight against deportation from Australia.