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    Why new Lord of the Rings movie is bringing back Gollum

    Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum's makers have explained why they're making the new movie.

  • Reuters

    China probes agriculture minister for suspected disciplinary violations

    China's agriculture minister is being investigated for suspected violations of law and discipline, the country's anti-graft watchdog said on Saturday. Tang Renjian, 61, is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and law" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and National Supervisory Commission, CCDI said on its website. The term is CCDI's typical euphemism for corruption.

  • The Canadian Press

    Flash floods due to unusually heavy seasonal rains kill at least 50 people in western Afghanistan

    ISLAMABAD (AP) — Flash floods from heavy seasonal rains in western Afghanistan have killed at least 50 people and dozens remain missing, a Taliban official said on Saturday, adding the death toll was based on preliminary reports and might rise. Afghanistan has been witnessing unusually heavy seasonal rains. The hard-hit province of Ghor has suffered significant financial losses, said Abdul Wahid Hamas, spokesman for the provincial governor, after thousands of homes and properties were damaged an