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Page last updated at 15:20 GMT, Wednesday, 20 August 2008 16:20 UK

Hua Guofeng
Mao's successor Hua Guofeng dies
Hua Guofeng, who succeeded Mao Zedong for a short period in 1976, has died in Beijing aged 87, report state media.
Man briefly at China's helm
Country profile: China
Timeline: China

Gary Glitter Glitter facing Thai deportation
Thai authorities say they are preparing to expel paedophile Gary Glitter after he refused to board a UK-bound flight.

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