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Fresh bitcoin blow with death of boss The 28-year-old American boss of a bitcoin exchange has been found dead at the base of a Singapore apartment block, in the latest misfortune linked with the troubled virtual currency. Security body sending observers to Ukraine The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said yesterday it is sending a mission of 35 military observers to Ukraine. "It is my hope that this military visit will help to de- escalate tensions in Ukraine," OSCE secretary general Lamberto Zannier said. Pope opens up on church's pedo priest fight Pope Francis has defended the Catholic Church's record on tackling the sexual abuse of children by priests, saying no one else has done more to root out pedophilia. India poll dates set as reformer's rise looms India will stage a five-week election from April 7, a contest expected to bring Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi to power on a platform of economic revival. Army chief for presidential bid Egypt's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said yesterday he could not ignore demands that he run for president and will take official measures soon, state media reported. Anger alert over heart attacks People who have outbursts of anger are at greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the two hours after the episode, a study by European researchers found. Knife's edge for Corby in parole drama Australian drug mule Schapelle Corby brandished a knife and acted erratically in an encounter with Indonesian authorities after being warned her parole was in peril, an official said yesterday. Snake's alive! Croc eaten whole after epic battle A huge snake has won a life and death battle against a crocodile in Australia, swallowing the aquatic reptile whole after a lengthy struggle before amazed onlookers. Pistorius trial starts with not guilty plea Paralympian star Oscar Pistorius pleaded not guilty to the Valentine's Day murder of his girlfriend yesterday, as he faced a possible life sentence in the full glare of a trial broadcast around the world. Russia masses forces in Crimea Russian troops and aircraft were flowing into Crimea yesterday in violation of accords with Ukraine.

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