PARIS (AFP) – Asia has registered more than 100,000 deaths linked to the new coronavirus since it first emerged in December, according to an AFP…
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Australian police under probe over arrest of Aboriginal teenager
Arrest of a 17-year-old of Aboriginal descent who was kicked to ground by police officer, has sparked an investigation. An Australian constable has been put…
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Taiwan recall vote brings new problems for pro-China Kuomintang
Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu faces June 6 recall after being accused of neglecting his duties when he ran for president. A recall vote for a…
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Japan asserts Senkaku Islands claim in dispute with China, Taiwan
Stock Alert: Sea Limited Touches News High Shares of Sea Limited (SE) are climbing more than 4% Monday morning and touched a new high of…
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North Korea warns US to 'hold its tongue' over inter-Korean ties
State media reports foreign ministry criticising US and threatening election over comments on decision to cut hotline. North Korea said on Thursday the United States…
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Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial
If passed into law by Hong Kong’s legislature, the bill will make ‘disrespect’ of the Chinese national anthem a crime. Hong Kong’s legislature is moving…
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This is the first time since the outbreak took hold in mid-March that New Zealand is reporting zero new cases. New Zealand reported no new…
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Indonesia's health workers brace for COVID-19 onslaught
Indonesia has one of the world’s highest COVID-19 mortality rates, and is changing the way it deals with the dead. Medan, Indonesia – On April…
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China’s dams exacerbated extreme drought in lower Mekong: Study
Critics say system of dams that China built deprived millions of people from Southeast Asia of their livelihood. Southeast Asian countries would have likely experienced…
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China reports no new coronavirus deaths for first time
Cases in mainland China have been dwindling since March, but it faces a second wave of infections from overseas. China reported no new deaths from…
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Illegal wildlife trade goes online as China shuts down markets
Online shift increases pressure on China’s tech giants over trade thrust into spotlight by coronavirus outbreak. Shenzhen, China – China’s top e-commerce and express delivery…
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South Korea's coronavirus lessons: Quick, easy tests; monitoring
South Korea appears to be bringing its coronavirus outbreak under control without resorting to draconian lockdowns. More than 8,800 people around the world have now…
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Several wounded in twin bomb attack in Thailand's restive region
Conflict has flared on and off for decades in Muslim-majority region as rebel groups demand independence for the area. Bombers have attacked a major government…
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Australia prepares for more wet weather as rain breaks records
Northern Australia will see an increase in rain in coming days as seasonal rains gather strength. Authorities in the Australian state of Queensland have stepped…
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