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12 killed in Rohingya militant attacks in Myanmar west 26 Aug 2017 - 09:32 am
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Uber to resume Philippine service 'soon' after fine 26 Aug 2017 - 09:11 am
Ride-sharing app Uber was given a month-long suspension in the Philippines, but expects to resume operations
Hurricane Harvey threatens thousands of pets and livestock 26 Aug 2017 - 09:10 am
Horses are evacuated in San Antonio, Texas, on August 25, 2017, as Hurricane Harvey approaches. Harvey has intensified into a powerful category three storm, US meteorologists said August 25, as the Gulf Coast states of Texas and Louisiana braced for the f
One police killed in Indian Kashmir stand-off with militants 26 Aug 2017 - 09:04 am
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Controversial senior White House aide Gorka 'fired' 26 Aug 2017 - 08:59 am
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Man arrested after knife attack outside Buckingham Palace 26 Aug 2017 - 08:54 am
Police officers stand guard at a police cordon next to Buckingham Palace following an incident where a man armed with a knife was arrested outside the palace following a disturbance in London on August 26, 2017. / AFP.
North Korea fires short-range missiles: US military 26 Aug 2017 - 08:49 am
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guides a target-striking contest of the special operation forces of the Korean People's Army (KPA) to occupy islands in this undated picture provided by KCNA in Pyongyang on August 25, 2017. KCNA via Reuters.
Man arrested after knife attack outside Buckingham Palace 26 Aug 2017 - 08:46 am
Police officers stand guard at a police cordon next to Buckingham Palace following an incident where a man armed with a knife was arrested outside the palace following a disturbance in London on August 26, 2017.  AFP / CHRIS J RATCLIFFE
Fresh violence kills 89 in Myanmar's Rakhine State 25 Aug 2017 - 05:27 pm
Rohingya people (back) from Rakhine state in Myanmar gather near the border in Ukhiya town, where Bangladeshi border guards were stopping them from entering, on August 25, 2017. AFP
14 killed in Indian protests after godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh convicted of rape 25 Aug 2017 - 03:54 pm
A follower of Indian religious leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh pleads for his safety after being hit with a stick during clashes between the controversial guru's followers and security forces in Panchkula on August 25, 2017.  AFP / Money Sharma
Elephant hit by tourist bus in Malaysia dies 25 Aug 2017 - 03:54 pm

A dead elephant lying on the busy Gerik-Jeli highway after being fatally hit by a tourist bus, around 300kms outside Kuala Lumpur. AFP Photo / Malaysia Department Of Wildlife And National Parks.
Polish PM Szydlo calls Macron’s comments on Poland “arrogant” 25 Aug 2017 - 03:54 pm
Polish PM Beata Szydlo arriving to attend the second day of an European Union Summit held at the EU Council building in Brussels on March 18, 2016 (AFP /Thierry Charlier)
In stinging attack, France’s Macron says Poland isolating itself in Europe 25 Aug 2017 - 03:24 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron (R) rolls up his sleeves as he walks along side Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov following a press conference at the Euxinograd Palace on the Black Sea coast just north of the town of Varna on August 25, 2017. AFP /
Chinese army mobilised as typhoon death toll rises in Macau 25 Aug 2017 - 03:24 pm
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Indonesian militants planned “dirty bomb” attack: sources 25 Aug 2017 - 03:08 pm
The plot comes as Indonesia grapples with an influx of militants deported from other countries and the fallout from the Islamic State-led siege in the southern Philippines city of Marawi that regional leaders and analysts worry has energised militants acr
Cambodia politician jailed for Facebook posts 25 Aug 2017 - 02:56 pm
Cambodian politician and government critic Sourn Serey Ratha (not seen), is taken in a police car to the Municipal Court of Phnom Penh, Cambodia August 24, 2017. Reuters/Samrang Pring
Grace Mugabe makes first public appearance since South Africa assault charge 25 Aug 2017 - 02:52 pm
FILE PHOTO: President Robert Mugabe kissing his wife and first lady Grace Mugabe during the 37th Independence Day celebrations at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on April 18, 2017 (AFP / Jekesai Njikizana)
UAE rights activist moved to unknown location 25 Aug 2017 - 11:05 am
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