SYDNEY -- Emergency warnings have been issued and residents urged to consider evacuating amid flooding in Australia's northeast.

Residents in the far north region of the state of Queensland were on Saturday advised to prepare for "dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding" following days of intense rainfall. (Australia-Flooding Warnings)

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ISLAMABAD -- Twenty-three terrorists have been killed in separate operations in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, the military said on Saturday.

The security forces conducted multiple operations in Balochistan after terrorists launched an attack by blocking roads in Kalat district of the province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, said in a statement. (Pakistan-Counter terrorism)

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DHAKA -- Bangladesh's largest annual book fair kicked off in the capital of Dhaka on Saturday.

Bangladeshi interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus inaugurated the month-long book fair, which brings together many readers and writers to celebrate the event for literature. (Bangladesh-Book Fair)

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COLOMBO -- Two people died and 35 others were injured when a privately owned bus collided with a van at Habarana in Sri Lanka's North Central Province on Saturday, said police.

The injured have been taken to two regional hospitals for treatment, with the bus driver being arrested, the police said. (Sri Lanka-Accident) Enditem

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