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TN Seshan, India’s reformer election czar, dies aged 86 10 Nov 2019 - 08:12 pm
TN Seshan in 1993. (Photo courtesy: Indian Express/RK Dayal)
Britain detains 22 migrants in Channel 10 Nov 2019 - 06:31 pm
British rescuers helping some 20 migrants on a semi-rigid boat trying make their way from France across the English Channel on February 18, 2019. AFP / Societe Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer
Food shortage fears sparks panic buying in protest-hit Lebanon 10 Nov 2019 - 06:31 pm
People shop at a supermarket in the Lebanese capital Beirut on November 9, 2019. AFP / Anwar Amro
Israeli farmers shut out as Jordan enclave deal expires 10 Nov 2019 - 06:31 pm
The national flags of Jordan and Israel are seen from the Israeli side of the border area between Israel and Jordan, in Naharayim October 29, 2019. Reuters/Ronen Zvulun
Under pressure, Bolivian president calls for new election 10 Nov 2019 - 06:31 pm
Bolivia's President Evo Morales addresses the media at the presidential hangar in the Bolivian Air Force terminal in El Alto, Bolivia, November 10, 2019. Reuters/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
20 dead as Cyclone Bulbul smashes into India, Bangladesh coasts 10 Nov 2019 - 06:31 pm
A pedestrian makes his way under heavy rain as cyclone Bulbul approaches the area in Khulna on November 10, 2019. AFP / Munir Uz Zaman
Hezbollah says its 'arms won't be twisted' as Lebanese crisis deepens 10 Nov 2019 - 05:55 pm
People participate at a breakfast organised to protest in a privately-run Zaytouna Bay, during the ongoing anti-government protests in Beirut, Lebanon November 10, 2019. Reuters / Andres Martinez Casares
14 dead as Cyclone Bulbul smashes into India, Bangladesh coasts 10 Nov 2019 - 03:55 pm
A damaged house is pictured after cyclone Bulbul hit the area in Koyra, some 100 km from Khulna on November 10, 2019. AFP / MUNIR UZ ZAMAN
Sinking suburban "home" drifts down Thames in watery climate protest 10 Nov 2019 - 03:37 pm
A man looks at the Thames in London, Britain November 5, 2019. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Woman's arm found in Napoleon expert's bag; confesses to dismembering lover 10 Nov 2019 - 12:01 pm
(FILES) This file photo taken on June 18, 2015 shows French lawyer Franck Samson, dressed as Napoleon Bonaparte (L) speaking with Russian historian Oleg Sokolov (R) during commemorations marking the 200th anniversary of The Battle of Waterloo in Waterloo.
Romania's Iohannis in pole position for presidential vote 10 Nov 2019 - 10:13 am
File photo of supporters of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stand in front of his picture at an electoral meeting at the sports hall in Braila city (south-east Romania) November 6, 2019. / AFP / Daniel MIHAILESCU
Australia battles bushfires, prepares for "catastrophic" conditions 10 Nov 2019 - 09:54 am
Smoke from a large bushfire is seen outside Wytaliba, near Glen Innes, Australia, November 10, 2019. AAP Image/Dan Peled/via REUTERS
Outrage as Sri Lanka president pardons killer of Swedish teen 10 Nov 2019 - 09:46 am
File photo of Maithripala Sirisena speaks during an interview with Reuters at his residence in Colombo, Sri Lanka May 4, 2019. Reuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte
Thousands gather ahead of rare Japan imperial parade 10 Nov 2019 - 09:38 am
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (R) wave during a royal parade in Tokyo on November 10, 2019. / AFP / Behrouz MEHRI
Hong Kong police watchdog unequipped to probe protest response: experts 10 Nov 2019 - 09:07 am
Locals pass police in riot gear during a standoff with protesters in Mong Kok, after Chow Tsz-lok, 22, a university student, died after he fell during a protest, at Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, China November 8, 2019.  REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Fuel shortage, price hikes squeeze protest-hit Lebanon 09 Nov 2019 - 07:29 pm
People gather at a shop that provides money transfer services in the Lebanese capital Beirut on November 9, 2019.  AFP / ANWAR AMRO
Iraqi forces push protesters back to main square, kill four 09 Nov 2019 - 07:19 pm
An Iraqi demonstrator reacts as protesters clash with Iraqi security forces during the ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq November 9, 2019. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah
Lebanon's president meets bankers amid liquidity crisis 09 Nov 2019 - 06:28 pm
A man withdraws cqsh from an ATM machine in the Lebanese capital Beirut on November 9, 2019.  AFP / ANWAR AMRO