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1. Lung cancer pill cuts risk of death by half, study finds

   The drug, developed by AstraZeneca, if taken daily after surgery, dramatically reduces risk of death, study shows.

2. China scaling back spending in Southeast Asia, report says

   Asian Development Bank and World Bank have overtaken China as top source of development funding, think tank says.

3. US fighter jets chase small plane over Washington, DC

   The plane with an unresponsive pilot later crashed in Virginia. No survivors were found at the scene, officials say.

4. Journalist Bao Choy wins appeal at Hong Kong’s top court

   Court of Final Appeal overturns conviction saying a 'substantial and grave injustice' had been done.

5. Dozens arrested in Hong Kong on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

   Woman carrying flowers, man holding a candle among dozens arrested as Hong Kong cracks down on Tiananmen commemorations.