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The other American women's team at World Cup

July 28, 2023 - 2:15pm
A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.
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Vietnam jails 50 in mass bribery trial over Covid-19 flights

July 28, 2023 - 1:54pm
Judges said the accused extorted money from people taking repatriation flights during the Covid pandemic.
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Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official's request to ban song

July 28, 2023 - 6:08am
The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory.
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S Korea tunnel tragedy: Officials ignored multiple warnings

July 28, 2023 - 2:43am
Thirty-six officials in South Korea are under investigation for failing to prevent the tragedy.
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Manipur video: Minister Amit Shah says CBI to investigate sexual assault

July 28, 2023 - 1:51am
A video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur state went viral last week, sparking outrage.
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Singapore executes woman for the first time in 20 years

July 27, 2023 - 11:33pm
Saridewi Djamani, 45, was found guilty of trafficking 30g of heroin in 2018.
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India LGBT couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

July 27, 2023 - 5:37pm
Indians from the LGBT community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.
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Women's World Cup: Steel Roses outkick men in Chinese football

July 27, 2023 - 5:32pm
China's women's national team is a source of pride under a system that lavishes resources on men.
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Bawaal: Bollywood film accused of trivialising Holocaust

July 27, 2023 - 10:59am
The Simon Wiesenthal Center has asked Amazon Prime to remove Bawaal because of its Auschwitz references.
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Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi moved out of jail to house arrest

July 27, 2023 - 4:48am
Myanmar's civilian leader is serving a 33-year jail sentence after being ousted in a military coup.
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Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion

July 27, 2023 - 3:59am
Taiwan has learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is moving to fortify vulnerable points.
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Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced

July 27, 2023 - 1:53am
As mystery swirls over Qin Gang's removal, questions have arisen over what this means for Chinese diplomacy.
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North Korea: Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu

July 27, 2023 - 1:32am
The tour comes amid accusations that Pyongyang is supplying Russia with arms for the Ukraine war.
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Singapore to execute woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years

July 27, 2023 - 1:07am
Sir Richard Branson and activists have called on authorities to spare Saridewi Djamani.
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Leicester City: Relegated EPL team delight fans on Asia tour

July 26, 2023 - 10:13pm
Under Thai ownership the club won the Premier League before dropping out of English football's top tier.
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Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?

July 26, 2023 - 5:27pm
Semiconductors power every aspect of modern life, from computers and smartphones to cars.
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Manipur: Misleading information shared about India tensions

July 26, 2023 - 5:19pm
A look at how false claims about violence in Manipur are being shared in the state and beyond.
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South Korean POWs abandoned for decades in North Korea

July 26, 2023 - 5:18pm
Families of South Korean soldiers held in the North are demanding recognition from their government.
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Colonisation by British 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard

July 26, 2023 - 7:02am
John Howard's remark comes ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.
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Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi?

July 26, 2023 - 6:34am
China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.
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