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Maharashtra: Sixteen dead, dozens trapped in deadly India landslide

Fri, 2023-07-21 14:44
Operations are on to rescue more people affected by the landslide in a remote village in Maharashtra state.
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TSMC: Chip giant delays Arizona production in blow to Biden

Fri, 2023-07-21 13:18
Taiwan-based TSMC says semiconductors manufacturing at its Arizona plant will no longer begin in 2024.
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Rahul Gandhi: Supreme Court to rule on Congress leader's political future

Fri, 2023-07-21 12:34
The Supreme Court will hear Rahul Gandhi's appeal against his conviction in a defamation case.
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Watch: Hundreds of baby seahorses released in Sydney Harbour

Fri, 2023-07-21 09:05
Scientists release a record number of an endangered species into the wild to boost numbers.
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MeToo charges against celebrities shake Taiwan showbiz

Fri, 2023-07-21 05:09
Celebrities including a pop star and a top TV host face allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
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Cambodia faces rigged election as Hun Sen extends total control

Fri, 2023-07-21 05:06
Cambodia's authoritarian ruler has crushed all opposition - so what hope is there for voters?
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Malawi racist videos: Chinese man convicted after BBC expose

Fri, 2023-07-21 01:11
Lu Ke was shown by BBC Africa Eye making videos with children, some of which included racist content.
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India bans rice shipments to curb price rises

Thu, 2023-07-20 23:09
The country has struggling with a surge in food prices after bad weather damaged crops.
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Travis King: North Korea 'not responding to calls' on missing soldier, says US

Thu, 2023-07-20 16:40
The US has reached out to the North, but there is still no word on the whereabouts of Travis King.
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Xi Jinping meets Henry Kissinger as US seeks to defrost China ties

Thu, 2023-07-20 15:14
The 100-year-old diplomat's surprise trip to Beijing follows a flurry of visits by US officials.
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Watch the moment divers free trapped whale sharks

Thu, 2023-07-20 14:43
Five whale sharks were found trapped in fishing nets in Indonesian waters.
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Manipur: India outrage after two women paraded naked in violence-hit state

Thu, 2023-07-20 13:29
The police in Manipur state say the women were also gang raped and beaten up.
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Elon Musk: Tesla may cut prices again in 'turbulent times'

Thu, 2023-07-20 12:13
The company reported that its profit margins have been squeezed as it faces tough competition.
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Singapore: City-state rocked by rare political scandals

Thu, 2023-07-20 11:53
The political crisis dents Singapore's reputation for clean and honest governance, experts say.
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Deadly shooting in Auckland hours before Women's World Cup

Thu, 2023-07-20 07:39
Police confirm two deaths in an incident in the New Zealand city hosting the Women's World Cup.
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Tobias Ellwood: Afghan women slate UK MP's video praising 'country transformed'

Thu, 2023-07-20 02:53
Tobias Ellwood is castigated for backing engagement with the Taliban but barely mentioning human rights.
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WWC: What do young women hope for the future of football?

Wed, 2023-07-19 23:57
Young aspiring footballers in Australia share their hopes for the women's professional game.
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The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists

Wed, 2023-07-19 23:46
Activists say they're being labelled as threats to public safety to justify heavy-handed policing.
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Afghanistan: Women protest against beauty salon closures

Wed, 2023-07-19 20:16
Taliban guards allegedly used tasers to disperse the women protesting in the capital Kabul.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

Wed, 2023-07-19 19:33
The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday.
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