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Far-right groups protest Ukrainian president's peace plan 14 Oct 2019 - 06:01 pm
Activists and supporters of nationalist forces march in downtown Kiev on October 14, 2019. AFP / Genya Savilov
Hong Kong police say homemade bomb targeted officers 14 Oct 2019 - 06:01 pm
An anti-government demonstrator stands in fron of a police vehicle during a protest against the invocation of the emergency laws in Hong Kong, October 14, 2019. Reuters/Ammar Awad
Russia detains four more over opposition protest 14 Oct 2019 - 05:33 pm
Opposition supporters holding the Russian Constitution books walk on Red Square to support opposition activist Konstantin Kotov, who was sentenced to four years in prison for repeatedly taking part in unauthorised rallies, in downtown Moscow on October 13
Brexit on October 31 a 'priority' for British government: Queen 14 Oct 2019 - 05:21 pm
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C) and Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (top right) proceed through the Royal Gallery to deliver the Queen's speech at the State Opening of Parliament in the Houses of Parliament in London on October 14, 2019.   AFP
Japan storm victims felt worst was over, then floods came 14 Oct 2019 - 05:01 pm
Elderly people rest at an evacuation shelter in Nagano on October 14, 2019, after Typhoon Hagibis crashed into Japan on October 12, unleashing high winds and torrential rain across 36 of the country's 47 prefectures, and triggering landslides and catastro
Erdogan says Turkey will not back down from Syria offensive 14 Oct 2019 - 04:44 pm
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
Unveiling UK government plan, Queen Elizabeth says priority is to exit EU on Oct 31 14 Oct 2019 - 01:59 pm
Britain's Queen Elizabeth delivers the Queen's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament, next to Charles, Prince of Wales, in London, Britain October 14, 2019. (REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool)
Philippines begins mass vaccinations after polio returns 14 Oct 2019 - 12:15 pm
A baby receives free polio vaccine during a government-led mass vaccination program in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, October 14, 2019. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Britain's William and Kate to begin 'complex' tour of Pakistan 14 Oct 2019 - 11:48 am
Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at Ascot (Reuters/Matthew Childs/File picture)
Spain jails Catalan leaders up to 13 years for independence bid 14 Oct 2019 - 11:15 am
People react on October 14, 2019, outside Lledoners jail in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, where Catalan leader Oriol Junqueras in jailed, after Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine Catalan leaders to prison terms ranging from nine to 13 years for sedition and
Earthquake measuring 5.8 hits Northern Pakistan 14 Oct 2019 - 10:40 am
Peninsula
South Korean minister quits as education row swirls 14 Oct 2019 - 10:26 am
FILE PHOTO: Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk attends a hearing at the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea, September 6, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
Aussie wrongly jailed for 19 years awarded millions 14 Oct 2019 - 10:04 am
Peninsula
Japan sends in 110,000 rescuers as typhoon death toll reaches 40 14 Oct 2019 - 09:30 am
Emergency personnel paddle across floodwaters using an inflatable raft during search and rescue operations in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis, in Nagano on October 14, 2019. AFP / Kazuhiro NOGI
New Zealand creates unit to target, 'disrupt' online extremism 14 Oct 2019 - 08:59 am
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (R) speaks during a joint press conference with the leader of the Neterlands at Government House in Auckland on October 8, 2019. / AFP / DAVID ROWLAND
Japan rescuers wade in muddy waters to find typhoon survivors 14 Oct 2019 - 08:52 am
A rescue worker swims as he checks around a flooded residential area due to Typhoon Hagibis, in Kawasaki, Japan, October 13, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
French energy giant Total to buy 37% stake in India's Adani Gas 14 Oct 2019 - 08:33 am
A reuters file photo.
Ecuador govt, protesters agree deal to end deadly unrest 14 Oct 2019 - 08:24 am
This handout image obtained courtesy of the Ecuadoran Presidency Press Office on October 7, 2019, shows Ecuadoran President Lenin Moreno (C) speaking in a national radio and television network broadcast in Guayaquil, Ecuador, alongside Vice President Otto