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The desperate alignment of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea

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You’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every weekday. correction A previous version of this article incorrectly said that Vladimir Putin traveled to North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un. Kim went to Russia for the meeting. The article has been corrected. It is increasingly common in Washington to view the various conflicts around the world as part of one big narrative. Read More...

The wildlife capital of New Zealand

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By Anna King ShahabFeatures correspondent pawopa3336/Getty Images(Credit: pawopa3336/Getty Images)From seeing majestic albatross at The Royal Albatross Centre to walking through ancient cloud forest at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, two passionate conservationists share their top tips. Known as the wildlife capital of New Zealand, Dunedin sits on the rim of an ancient volcano that is now Otago Harbour in the southern reaches of the country's South Island. In a country renowned for its natural beauty, Dunedin stands out: a city surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful landscapes teeming with endemic and endangered marine, bird, reptile and plant species. Read More...

The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish

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By Nicholas YongBBC News, Singapore Getty ImagesChilli crab, or mud crabs cooked in savoury tomato and chilli sauces as well as eggs, is an iconic dish in SingaporeIt began, as many great inventions do, with an accidental discovery. More than 70 years ago, Cher Yam Tian had a request from her husband Lim Choon Ngee, a policeman who was fond of fishing and catching mud crabs by the beach: instead of steaming the crabs, could she try something different? Read More...

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