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Japan

A total of 16 have been injured

Thirteen schoolgirls among those wounded in Japan stabbing - Kyodo

28/05/2019

World News

With trade differences in the background, Trump and Abe do diplomacy over golf and sumo

With trade differences in the background, Trump and Abe do diplomacy over golf and sumo

26/05/2019

United Kingdom

UN demands UK hands back Chagos islands in Indian Ocean

The non-binding ruling is diplomatic blow to Britain and U.S. which operate a a joint airbase from the Chagos islands.

23/05/2019

India

India's Modi stuns opposition with huge election win

India's Modi stuns opposition with huge election win

23/05/2019

World News

Risk of nuclear war now highest since WW2, U.N. arms research chief says

Risk of nuclear war now highest since WW2, U.N. arms research chief says

21/05/2019

India

Tight security as Indians vote in final phase of mammoth election

Tight security as Indians vote in final phase of mammoth election

19/05/2019

Business

Boeing says it has corrected simulator software of 737 MAX jets

Boeing Co has made corrections to simulator software that mimics the flying experience of its 737 MAX jets, which were involved in two fatal crashes, and the company has provided additional information to devise operators, a spokesman said on Friday.

18/05/2019

Taiwan

In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

17/05/2019

World News

Snakebite deaths 'one of the world's biggest hidden health crises'

They kill more than 120,000 people a year and leave another 400,000 with life-changing disabilities, a charity has said.

17/05/2019

Destinations

Eco-resort: Ayurveda by the beach

We visited the luxury wellness Sri Lankan resort championing the oldest medicinal system in the world.

16/05/2019

Pakistan

Gunmen attack luxury hotel in Pakistan

One hotel guard is reported head as the Baluchistan Liberation Army claims responsibility.

11/05/2019

USA

U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions

U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions

10/05/2019

Philippines

Watch: Cockroach bugs Philippines President Duterte

A cockroach interrupted Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign rally.

09/05/2019

World News

Iran to reduce commitment to nuclear deal 'after year of patience'

Iran to reduce commitment to nuclear deal 'after year of patience'

08/05/2019

Myanmar

Two Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar freed after more than 500 days

Two Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar freed after more than 500 days

07/05/2019

World News

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

01/05/2019

Markets

Take Five: Dollar darling. World markets themes for the week ahead

Take Five: Dollar darling. World markets themes for the week ahead

30/04/2019

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Indonesia: 29 dead in heavy flooding on Sumatra

The heavy floods that occurred during the weekend on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, have killed at least 17 people.

29/04/2019

World News

Suspected spy for UAE held in Turkey committed suicide

Suspected spy for UAE held in Turkey committed suicide

29/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Churches fall silent as Sri Lanka fears more attacks

Churches across Sri Lanka suspended Sunday mass as fears of more attacks remained a week after suicide bombers killed over 250 people.

28/04/2019