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Covid cases in China touch 900 million - study
This comes amid warnings from a top scientist that cases in rural areas will surge over the new year.
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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release radioactive water into sea this year
Tokyo plans to release a million tonnes of water contaminated by the destroyed Fukushima plant.
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Joshimath: Cramped shelters fill up fast as India's Himalayan town sinks
Families in the Himalayan town of Joshimath, which is sinking, say they yearn to go back to their homes.
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Itaewon crowd crush: Senior officials spared blame in report
One relative said blaming local officials was like "cutting off the off the lizard's tail to spare the head".
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Devika Rani: The myths surrounding ‘Bollywood’s longest kiss’
The 1933 film Karma has long been written about as the film with Bollywood's first-ever and longest kiss.
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India targets China's dominance in mobile phones
There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry.
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China Covid: New year optimism sees hopes of moving beyond virus
The true scale of the Covid wave is unclear, but many are now looking to the new year with optimism.
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Angry guest smashes car into Shanghai hotel, drives around lobby
The incident happened after an argument with hotel staff over the loss of a laptop.
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Jokowi acknowledges Indonesia's past human rights violations
President Widodo said he wanted to restore the rights of victims but did not specify how.
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China: Five dead after man drives into crowd in Guangzhou
The incident has sparked outrage with many accusing the man of deliberately targeting people.
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Australia politician Dominic Perrottet wore Nazi uniform at his 21st birthday party
New South Wales leader Dominic Perrottet apologises for wearing the costume nearly two decades ago.
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Marion biotech: WHO alert against use of Indian cough syrups in Uzbekistan
The alert comes after Uzbekistan alleged that 18 children died after consuming a syrup made by an Indian firm.
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Cardinal Pell: No state funeral in Victoria due to victim distress
Victoria's premier says honouring the controversial clergyman would be distressing for abuse victims.
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Is too much talent a problem for Indian cricket?
Experts say player selection will be a key factor in leading India to victory in upcoming matches.
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Sri Lanka's central bank urges China and India to reduce its debts
The crisis-hit Indian Ocean state cannot access a $2.9bn bailout until its debts to China and India are resolved.
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Afghanistan: Deadly suicide bombing outside foreign ministry
Police said at least five civilians had been killed but another Taliban official put the toll as high as 20.
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Naomi Osaka: Four-time Grand Slam champion announces pregnancy
Former world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka announces she is pregnant.
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Cardinal Pell's death brings few tears in Australia
George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals.
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Prince Harry condemns 'dangerous spin' about his Taliban comments
Responding for the first time to coverage of his book, the prince accuses some in the press of "lies".
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Cost of living: Uniqlo to raise pay in Japan by up to 40%
The move comes after the country's prime minister called on firms to increase wages as prices rise.
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