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US porn maker to resume filming after HIV scare
A major US porn movie maker is to resume filming next week, almost a month after the multibillion-dollar industry was virtually shut down after an actor tested HIV positive, it said.  more
Panicked Indonesians flee deadly volcano
Rescuers picked through the rubble of destroyed homes as officials prepared for a mass burial of people killed by the violent eruption of Indonesia's most active volcano.  more
IMF agrees deal to give emerging powers more say
The International Monetary Fund agreed landmark reforms that will give China and other emerging-market economies a greater say in the financial institution.  more
China, France join forces for world monetary reform
China and France have joined forces to push for reform of the global monetary system when France takes the helm of the G20 economic grouping next week.  more
Qantas says fleet safe after 'unrelated' mid-air incidents
Dramatic mid-air engine failures that struck two Qantas aircraft in as many days are unrelated, the airline said, adding it was confident of the safety of the planes it is flying.  more