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China says Tiananmen crackdown was ‘correct’ policy

As the world readies to commemorate the Tiananmen protests in Beijing 30 years ago, China defended the bloody crackdown on student protesters in a rare public acknowledgement of the event,…

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China refuses to rule out force over Taiwan’s reunification

Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said the army had a "sacred duty" to defend Chinese territory and that Beijing still sees Taiwan as part of its territory and that his…

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PhotoStory: Tragedy on the Danube

Hope is fading fast that any other survivors will be found in the Danube River in the Hungarian capital Budapest after a tourist boat sank after being involved with another…

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Philippines returns huge amounts of waste ‘illegally shipped’ by Canada

The Philippines is returning huge amounts of waste which it says was illegally shipped by Canada. Manila said it was mislabelled as recyclable plastics and criticised other western countries for…

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Australian helicopters targeted by lasers in South China Sea

CNN reports that Australian military helicopters were targeted with lasers during operations in the South China Sea this month. The lasers were pointed at them from passing fishing vessels. The…

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Photo Story: Last male Sumatran Rhino dies in Malaysia

Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino has died, leaving just one of the rhinos, a captive female, in the entire country. Wildlife experts in the country captured the male, nicknamed…

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Earthquake shakes Tokyo as Trump was due to arrive

A medium-strength earthquake hit eastern Japan on Saturday hours before the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump. Japanese NHK national television said the tremor caused buildings to shake in Japanese…

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Flight cancellations due to eruption of volcano in Bali

A volcano eruption on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali, is causing some flight cancellations to and from Australia as an ash cloud rose into the sky. Mount Agung volcano…

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Tragedy at a tuition centre in India

At least 19 students have died in a fire at a tuition centre in the western city of Surat in India. Most of the victims were teenagers who had…

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Trump offers including Huawei in trade deal between the US and China

US President Donald Trump has said Huawei could be part of a trade deal between the US and China, despite branding the telecoms firm "very dangerous". Speaking to reporters at…

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Modi stuns opposition with ‘massive’ election win

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to a huge election victory on Thursday, on course to increase his majority and give his party the mandate to pursue business-friendly policies that…

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India’s Modi takes early lead as vote counting begins

India began counting hundreds of millions of votes in its general election on Thursday, with a coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party taking an early lead, TV…

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Panasonic halts component shipments to Huawei

Panasonic has halted shipments of some components to Huawei in order to comply with US export restrictions. The Japanese group said it had sent an “internal notification that it…

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Huawei founder warns Trump: ‘You underestimate our abilities’

Ren Zhengfei, the founder of Huawei has taken aim at U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that U.S. restrictions on its business "underestimate our abilities". Ren was quoted by Chinese…

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Photo Story: Frenchman sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug smuggling

Felix Dorfin of France (L) at his trial at a court in Mataram, Lombok island, Indonesia, 20 May 2019. An Indonesian court sentenced France national Felix Dorfin to death for…

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Photo Story: French Navy fighters make emergency landing in Indonesia

A French Navy fighter pilot make a final check up to his Rafale aircraft before taking off from Sultan Iskandar Muda Military Base at Aceh Besar, Indonesia, 20 May 2019.…

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Google suspends business with Huawei, Intel, Qualcomm, and Broadcom cut off dealings too

Reuters reports that Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware and software products except those covered by open source licenses. Bloomberg now reports that Intel,…

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Indian vote enters final phase

Indians lined up to vote amid unprecedented security on Sunday as the final phase of a massive, staggered election got underway to decide whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns…

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Six European consumers association want AliExpress investigated

Six European consumer associations have called on regulators to take action against AliExpress. The groups accuse the Chinese online retail subsidiary of Alibaba of violating European rules with the…

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Filipinos and Korean released in Libya after months of captivity

Authorities in Seoul and Abu Dhabi announced that one South Korean and three Filipinos have been released following months of captivity in Libya. The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry…

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China laments blacklisting of Huawei by US

China expressed its strong opposition to countries imposing unilateral sanctions on Chinese entities. The comments by a Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman were made in response to the latest U.S.…

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Order imminent from Trump laying ground for Huawei ban

President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive that would effectively prohibit US companies from using any telecoms equipment manufactured by China’s Huawei. The Financial Times reports that…

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Huawei ready to give assurances it won’t spy

Amid U.S. pressure on European countries to shun the firm over espionage concerns, Chinese telecom giant Huawei said it's willing to sign no-spy agreements with governments, including Britain. "We…

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Photo Story: Duterte faces key election test

Voting is under way in the Philippines, in mid-term polls seen as a popularity test for President Rodrigo Duterte after his first three years in office. Several of his…

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UPDATED: Religious tension escalates in Sri Lanka, social media networks blocked

Police have imposed a curfew in the Sri Lankan town Chilaw after a dispute between Christians and Muslims, that began on Facebook, turned violent. In the meantime, Sri Lankan…

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Gunmen attack hotel in Pakistan

At least three gunmen attack a five-star hotel in Gwadar in Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials say. Local media said all guests had been evacuated and security forces were at the…

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US-China trade talks to continue

The talks will continue, but so will the tariffs. That was the outcome of the latest round of trade negotiations between China and the United States in Washington. The US…

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Photo Story: Chaotic scenes in Hong Kong’s Legislative Council

Pro-government lawmakers and Pan-democrat lawmakers scuffle during a chaotic session at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, China, 11 May 2019. Legislative Council discussions on extradition laws descended into chaos…

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ISIS claims ‘province’ in India

ISIS claimed for the first time that it has established a "province" in India, after a clash between militants and security forces in the contested Kashmir region. ISIS's Amaq…

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Photostory: ‘The Beach’ to remain closed for two more years

Tourists bask in sunlight on Ko Phi Phi Le Island, Krabi Province, Thailand. According to Thailand's National Parks Department (NPD) on 10 May 2019, Maya Bay, a tourist hotspot made…

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Strong earthquake off Southern Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of…

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U.S. seizes North Korean ship

The U.S. Justice Department announced that for the first time the United States has seized a North Korean cargo ship it accused of illicit coal shipments in violation of…

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Another missile launch by North Korea

North Korea have fired a series of projectiles from an area known to be used by the military, South Korea's military have said. According to Yonhap, which quoted a South…

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Photostory: Aircraft skids off runway in Myanmar

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane sits at the end of the runway of the Yangon International Airport after it skidded off, in Yangon, Myanmar, 09 May 2019. Biman Bangladesh Airlines…

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War of words between Washington and Beijing on trade escalates

US President Donald Trump said China "broke the deal" in trade talks, ramping up hostilities ahead of negotiations between the two sides. The comments come as Beijing said it…

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Photostory: Car hits group of toddlers in Japan, killing two

Two cars are loaded onto vehicle transport trucks after they collided at a crossing, causing one of the vehicles to plunge into a group of nursery school children and teachers,…

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Photostory: Indian Air Force plane overruns runway at Mumbai airport

Officials stand around Indian Air Force (IAF) Antonov An-32 military transport aircraft after it overran a runway at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India, 08 May…

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Asia Bibi arrives in Canada

Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who spent years on death row after being convicted of blasphemy, has left the country, officials have confirmed. Some reports indicate that she has…

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Top Australian DJ dies in Bali accident

Australian DJ Adam Sky has died in an accident while on holiday on the Indonesian island of Bali. The 42-year-old is said to have been badly hurt trying to…

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US warships sail near islands claimed by China

The U.S. military said two of its warships sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Monday, a move that could anger Beijing at a time…

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Strong earthquake in the Philippines

An earthquake of a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck at a depth of 48 km at 10:48 am local time, 20km north of Santa Praxedes, Philippines. There were no immediate reports…

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Photostory: The coronation of the Thai King

Thai well-wishers hold portraits of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun ahead of his coronation ceremony outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, 05 May 2019. The elaborate three-day traditional coronation…

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People in Sri Lanka asked to hand in knives and camouflaged military uniforms

Sri Lankan authorities have called on the public to surrender swords and large knives amid heightened security concerns following the deadly Easter Sunday attacks. Police said knives used for legal…

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Pyongyang continues to increase it’s combat ability

North Korea has confirmed that leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a "strike drill" testing various missile components. A number of short-range missiles were also fired from the Hodo peninsula into…

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Cyclone Fani lashes eastern India

Cyclone Fani on Friday made a landfall in Puri, Odisha, in eastern India bringing with it wind of around 180 km per hour. Some 1.08 million people have been evacuated…

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For a second consecutive week… churches in Sri Lanka cancel Sunday mass

For a second consecutive week, Sri Lanka's Catholic churches have cancelled Sunday mass in the capital Colombo , citing foreign intelligence warnings of threats to worshippers in the wake…

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Vietnamese woman accused in killing of North Korean leader’s half-brother in Malaysia set free

A Vietnamese woman who spent more than two years in a Malaysian prison on suspicion of killing the half-brother of North Korea's leader was freed on Friday, a court translator…

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An Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition Team says it discovered mysterious footprints of the mythical ‘Yeti’

The Indian army says it has discovered footprints in the Himalayas that appear to belong to a yeti or the abominable snowman, known in the United States as bigfoot. Measuring…

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Mass evacuations in India in anticipation of Cyclone Fani

Around 800,000 people are in the process of being evacuated along India's eastern coastline in anticipation of Cyclone Fani. Cyclone Fani is heading towards the state of Orissa with wind…

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Thai king’s bodyguard becomes queen

The king of Thailand has married the deputy head of his personal security detail, and as consequence she became queen. The surprise announcement comes before his elaborate coronation ceremonies begin…

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Filipinos ordered to leave Libya

Philippine officials say they have issue a mandatory evacuation order for more than 1,000 Filipinos in the Libyan capital amid escalating fighting, rocket fire and airstrikes. Department of Foreign Affairs…

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Japan prepares for emperor’s abdication

Japan authorities ramped up security for the start of Japan's new "Reiwa" imperial era. The new era begins on Wednesday when Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne a day…

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Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka start to leave impact on tourism

Sri Lankan Airlines' chief executive Visual Gunatilleka said on Monday that the carrier had a 10 percent increase in cancellations last week and expects that number to go up. He…

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Face coverings in Sri Lanka banned after Easter Sunday attacks

Sri Lanka has banned face coverings in public, following the suicide attacks on Easter Sunday that killed at least 250 people and injured hundreds. President Maithruipala Sisirsena said he was…

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Chinese police raid fake Lego factory

Police in China have uncovered a gang accused of manufacturing and selling $30m worth of counterfeit Lego. Officers raided a Chinese toymaker which was allegedly manufacturing fake Lego products,…

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Italian PM assures Huawei it won’t face discrimination

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte revealed he had assured China's Huawei Technologies that it would not face discrimination in the roll-out of Italy's 5G telecoms network. Conte was speaking on…

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Catholic Church in Sri Lanka cancels all Sunday Mass

The Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Ranjith announced that the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has cancelled all Sunday Mass until further notice following the Easter Sunday bombings. The Archbishop…

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