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DJI pledges painful action to tackle corruptionDJI pledges painful action to tackle corruption
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption DJI was founded 13 years ago and has become one of China's best known tech brands

DJI, the world's bestselling drone-maker, has published an open letter promising to take "painful" steps to tackle corruption within its company.

The Chinese firm had previously revealed that

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Bangkok schools closed over 'unhealthy' pollution levelsBangkok schools closed over 'unhealthy' pollution levels
Image copyrightAFP/Getty ImageImage caption The smog is among the worst Thailand has ever seen

Toxic smog in Bangkok has forced more than 400 schools to close for the rest of the week, to protect children from its harmful effects.

Thailand's capital city is experiencing some of its worst-ever air pollution

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North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weaponsNorth Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons
Image copyrightReutersImage caption Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats testified to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday

North Korea is unlikely to fully give up its nuclear weapons, a US intelligence report says, despite the hopes of the Trump administration.

The Worldwide Threat Assessment

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Darren Weir: Australian police find illegal equipment in raid of horse trainer's stablesDarren Weir: Australian police find illegal equipment in raid of horse trainer's stables
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Darren Weir trained the Melbourne Cup-winning horse, Prince of Penzance

Devices used to deliver electric shocks to make horses run faster have been found during a raid at the stables of a Melbourne Cup-winning trainer.

Australian police found the illegal equipment -

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Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrestCarlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest
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Nissan ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn has said his arrest in Japan was the result of a "plot and treason" against him.

He was speaking in his first interview since his arrest in November on financial misconduct charges.

Mr Ghosn said some Nissan executives wanted to stop his plan to integrate Renault, the French car firm he

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India 'witch hunters' kill mother and four childrenIndia 'witch hunters' kill mother and four children
Image caption The woman and her children were found dead in a well near their home

Police in India are searching for more suspects in connection with the murder of a woman and her four children who were accused of being "witches".

Six people in the eastern state of Orissa have already been arrested, but police

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