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Pacific Islands: Biden's no-show takes shine off US pact

May 22, 2023 - 1:52am
Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.
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How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

May 21, 2023 - 7:17pm
For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans.
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Watch: Japan riot police pin G7 protesters to ground in violent scuffle

May 21, 2023 - 6:58am
Violence broke out in Hiroshima as riot police clashed with far-left anti-G7 protesters.
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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

May 21, 2023 - 4:06am
Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.
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Starbucks: What a coffee ad reveals about transphobia in India

May 20, 2023 - 7:21pm
A viral ad has sparked conversations about how transgender people are treated in India.
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Jennifer Lawrence's secret filming in Afghanistan

May 20, 2023 - 7:10pm
The Oscar-winning actress speaks to the BBC ahead of the premiere of her documentary on Afghanistan's women.
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Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

May 20, 2023 - 1:07pm
Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.
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Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

May 20, 2023 - 10:36am
Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion".
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G7 summit: Zelensky accuses some Arab leaders of 'blind eye' to war ahead of Japan trip

May 19, 2023 - 9:07pm
The Ukrainian leader addresses the Arab League ahead of a visit to the G7 in Japan.
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Haryana: India's grandmother-granddaughter karate champs

May 19, 2023 - 7:15pm
The unlikely duo train together and even won medals at an international competition recently.
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Japan's pacifism hangs in balance as China and North Korea threats loom

May 19, 2023 - 6:02pm
Each move to militarise leaves the country more divided over its post-war pacifist ideals.
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Stan Grant: Top Australian TV host steps down after enduring racist abuse

May 19, 2023 - 7:33am
High-profile Aboriginal journalist Stan Grant says he has "had enough" of receiving racist abuse.
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Cyclone Mocha death toll rises sharply in Myanmar

May 19, 2023 - 6:03am
At least 145 people are now known to have been killed by the storm, Myanmar's military rulers say.
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Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district

May 18, 2023 - 11:26pm
For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid.
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Outcry as Australian police Taser 95-year-old care home resident

May 18, 2023 - 11:20pm
Care home resident Clare Nowland is not expected to survive the incident, a family friend says.
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G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year

May 18, 2023 - 6:11pm
The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why?
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Chrisann Pereira: How a Bollywood actress was framed as a drug mule

May 18, 2023 - 5:07pm
Chrisann Pereira flew to Sharjah for an audition, but landed straight into a nightmare.
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Chinese comedian arrested after joke about army

May 18, 2023 - 10:26am
The joke likened the behaviour of his dogs to a slogan used to praise China's army.
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Climate change worsened Asia's April heatwave by 2C - study

May 18, 2023 - 7:25am
India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Laos all saw record temperatures of up to 45C in April.
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Thailand election: Reformists 'confident' they will form government

May 18, 2023 - 2:36am
Pita Limjaroenrat unveils his party alliance but still needs more support to become prime minister.
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