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Asiana Airlines: Passenger arrested for opening plane door during South Korea flight

May 26, 2023 - 2:44am
The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.
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Hamida Banu: Indian wrestler whose ‘marriage bout’ no one could win

May 25, 2023 - 5:03pm
Hamida Banu's feats brought her international fame and an almost mythical status - but then she vanished.
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Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan

May 25, 2023 - 1:50pm
A man is said to be barricaded inside an office after the alleged attack that killed a woman and two policemen.
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Salt Bae parody: Vietnam noodle vendor jailed for five years

May 25, 2023 - 5:14am
Bui Tuan Lam's video was widely seen to be mocking a senior government minister.
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New parliament building: India opposition boycott casts shadow on inauguration

May 25, 2023 - 4:50am
At least 19 opposition parties have said that they will not attend the inauguration ceremony on Sunday.
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Melissa Caddick: Death of Australian fraudster remains a mystery

May 24, 2023 - 10:08pm
After a long inquiry, a judge has concluded many questions about Melissa Caddick's fate will go unanswered.
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95-year-old woman Tasered by police in Australia dies

May 24, 2023 - 8:32am
Clare Nowland was Tasered by police at a care home in New South Wales last week, sparking an outcry.
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Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

May 24, 2023 - 6:09am
A Florida zoo's handling of one of New Zealand's most beloved birds has sparked public outrage.
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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

May 24, 2023 - 5:31am
The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.
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Modi in Australia: Albanese announces migration deal with India

May 24, 2023 - 2:35am
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.
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ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

May 23, 2023 - 5:18pm
Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.
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Shubman Gill: Is the Indian batter cricket's next big thing?

May 23, 2023 - 5:15pm
The Indian batter has been enjoying an incredible 2023. Is he cricket's next superstar?
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What to know about Canada and China's foreign interference row

May 23, 2023 - 10:10am
Canadian politics have been rocked by allegations of interference by China in its federal elections.
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Last known WW2 Taiwanese 'comfort woman' dies

May 23, 2023 - 4:24am
Activists estimate 200,000 people were forced into sexual slavery by Japan's forces in World War Two.
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Political row over India's new parliament opening

May 23, 2023 - 3:01am
Opposition leaders have criticised the government for not asking the president to open the building.
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Indian banks start exchanging withdrawn 2,000-rupee notes

May 23, 2023 - 2:29am
The 2,000-rupee notes have been withdrawn, sparking concerns and confusion.
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India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

May 22, 2023 - 5:07pm
India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest.
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Douyin: Chinese livestreamer dies after filming drinking video

May 22, 2023 - 6:35am
The 34-year-old livestreamer's death sparks outcry and calls for a crackdown on video sites.
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China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

May 22, 2023 - 2:30am
It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.
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G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

May 22, 2023 - 1:56am
Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.
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