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Kenji Nagai: Missing camera reveals journalist's last moments in Myanmar

April 26, 2023 - 9:02am
Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai was killed by a soldier during 2007 protests in Myanmar.
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Der Spiegel: India anger over 'racist' German magazine cartoon on population

April 26, 2023 - 1:55am
A cartoon by Der Spiegel on India overtaking China as the most populous nation has sparked sharp reactions.
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Guaifenesin: WHO issues alert over another India-made cough syrup

April 26, 2023 - 1:42am
It said that a batch of contaminated medicine was found in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia.
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Tangaraju Suppiah: Singapore executes man for supplying cannabis

April 26, 2023 - 1:25am
The country ignores international pleas and hangs Tangaraju Suppiah for trafficking 1kg of cannabis.
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Australia helicopter collision: Woman used Sea World pilot's name to avoid driving fine

April 26, 2023 - 12:10am
She used details in pilot Ashley Jenkinson's obituary in an attempt to avoid a driving fine.
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iSpace: Japanese Moon lander likely to have crashed

April 25, 2023 - 9:51pm
Communication was lost with Japan's Hakuto-R lunar moments before it was due to touch down.
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Taliban kill IS leader behind Kabul airport bombing

April 25, 2023 - 7:04pm
The 2021 bombing during the evacuation from Afghanistan killed 170 civilians and 13 US troops.
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Remembering Gemini Shankaran: The Indian circus legend who had world leaders as fans

April 25, 2023 - 5:02pm
Gemini Shankaran, a circus performer-turned-owner who died recently, had an action-packed life.
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British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

April 25, 2023 - 3:19pm
British American Tobacco says it regrets violating sanctions by selling to Pyongyang from 2007 and 2017.
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Operation Kaveri: India starts evacuating citizens from Sudan

April 25, 2023 - 6:55am
Delhi launched Operation Kaveri earlier this week to rescue about 3,000 Indians stranded in Sudan.
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China to prosecute Taiwan activist for 'secession'

April 25, 2023 - 3:55am
It is the latest move against Taiwan-linked individuals on mainland Chinese soil.
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Tangaraju Suppiah: Singapore to execute man over cannabis charge

April 25, 2023 - 2:13am
Activists including Richard Branson say Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted on weak and controversial evidence.
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WFI: India sports ministry admits to lapses as wrestlers continue protest

April 25, 2023 - 2:05am
Wrestling Federation of India is under scrutiny after sexual harassment allegations against its chief.
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Netflix to invest $2.5bn in new South Korea films and TV shows

April 25, 2023 - 12:00am
The firm's co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country.
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Pakistan: Explosions kill 12 in Swat Valley counter-terror office

April 24, 2023 - 4:47pm
At least 12 people - mostly police - have been killed in a blast in the Swat Valley.
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India's population to surpass China this week - UN

April 24, 2023 - 12:58pm
Last week, a different UN body said the milestone would be passed later in 2023.
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China disowns ambassador's remarks questioning Ukrainian independence

April 24, 2023 - 9:18am
China's ambassador to Paris questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet Union countries.
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Australian defence review plots pivot from armour to missiles

April 24, 2023 - 2:40am
Long-range firepower must be urgently upgraded, the country's biggest defence review in decades says.
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Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

April 24, 2023 - 1:06am
Two of the 20 big cats brought to India since last year are now dead.
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Amritpal Singh: Sikh separatist arrested after weeks on the run

April 23, 2023 - 1:31am
Indian police have arrested self-styled Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who was accused of attempted murder.
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