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Tourist 'lucky to be alive' after Thai bike crash

Tourist 'lucky to be alive' after Thai bike crash

Lee Francis paralyzed in Thailand motorcycle crash, despite wearing helmet. He urges helmet use. Community support aids his recovery.

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Queensland floods: 1 dead, thousands evacuated after record rain. Water levels rising, "dangerous." Homes, food, power lost. Crocodiles present.

Meteor Garden: Taiwanese star Barbie Hsu dies at 48

Meteor Garden: Taiwanese star Barbie Hsu dies at 48

Barbie Hsu, 48, of "Meteor Garden" fame, died of pneumonia after falling ill in Japan. Her death sparked grief. She had previous health issues.

Dying with dignity: Breaking the taboo around 'living wills' in India

Dying with dignity: Breaking the taboo around 'living wills' in India

Indian doctor promotes living wills after father's experience. Legal but uncommon, these documents allow end-of-life medical choices. Efforts are increasing awareness.

Death sentence for Thai woman accused of cyanide serial killings

Death sentence for Thai woman accused of cyanide serial killings

Thai woman sentenced to death for poisoning over a dozen people with cyanide for robbery. Her ex-cop husband and lawyer got jail time for obstruction.

Second Melbourne teenager dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Second Melbourne teenager dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Melbourne teen Holly Bowers died in Thailand after drinking methanol-laced alcohol in Laos. Several others died in related poisonings.