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Japan to release Fukushima water as soon as August, reports say 07 Aug 2023 - 09:16 am
This photo taken on February 14, 2023 shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant during a government-sponsored tour in Okuma, ahead of the 12th anniversary of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami which hit the area and crippled the plant. Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP
Indian opposition leader Gandhi restored to parliament 07 Aug 2023 - 09:04 am
(Files) In this file photo taken on August 4, 2023, India's Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi arrives for a media briefing at the party headquarters in New Delhi (Photo by Arun Sankar / AFP)
Philippines cautious about raising rates too much, Governor says 06 Aug 2023 - 07:59 pm
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23 injured, buildings collapse as 5.4 quake hits east China 06 Aug 2023 - 05:14 pm
Damaged houses are seen in Pingyuan county, Dezhou city, in China's eastern Shandong province, on August 6, 2023, following a 5.4-magnitude earthquake that shook eastern China. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT
Death toll from train derailment in Pakistan rises to 30 with 60 others injured, officials say 06 Aug 2023 - 04:33 pm
Paramilitary Rangers inspect the carriages following the derailment of a passenger train in Nawabshah, in the Pakistan's southern Sindh province on August 6, 2023. At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured on August 6 when an express train derailed in southern Pakistan, the country's railways minister said. (Photo by AFP)
Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of firing water cannon at its boats 06 Aug 2023 - 02:43 pm
This undated handout released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on August 6, 2023 shows a China Coast Guard ship (L) releasing water cannon on a Philippine Coast Guard ship near Second Thomas Shoal during a re-supply mission on August 5. (Photo by Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) / AFP)
At least 15 killed after train derails in southern Pakistan: local media 06 Aug 2023 - 12:54 pm
Local residents and ambulances are seen beside carriages following the derailment of a passenger train in Nawabshah, in the Pakistan's southern Sindh province on August 6, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Delhi halts plan to hide street dogs for G20 summit 06 Aug 2023 - 12:22 pm
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Six dead, four missing in north China rains 06 Aug 2023 - 10:18 am
A local resident cleans up the street in the aftermath of the flooding at a village following heavy rains in Beijing on August 3, 2023. Photo by Jade Gao / AFP
South Korea braces for disruption as Typhoon Khanun changes track 06 Aug 2023 - 09:35 am
People take photos from a viewing deck overlooking the campsite of the World Scout Jamboree in Buan, North Jeolla province on August 5, 2023. Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP
Death toll climbs in city near Beijing in aftermath of typhoon 05 Aug 2023 - 04:35 pm
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Death toll rises to 30 in northern China floods 05 Aug 2023 - 03:33 pm
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14 peaks record climbers get heroes' welcome in Nepal 05 Aug 2023 - 01:37 pm
Norwegian climber Kristin Harila (C) and Nepali guide Tenjin Sherpa (C, right) arrive at the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu on August 5, 2023. (Photo by Prakash Mathema / AFP)
Ex-Pakistan PM Khan arrested after court convicts him for graft 05 Aug 2023 - 12:04 pm
(Files) Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan (C) leaves after appearing in the Supreme Court in Islamabad on July 24, 2023. (Photo by Aamir Qureshi / AFP)
Ex-Pakistan PM Khan found guilty of graft, sentenced to 3 years jail: TV 05 Aug 2023 - 11:10 am
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South Korea tightens security to prevent stabbing copycats 04 Aug 2023 - 10:53 am
This handout photo taken on August 2, 2023 and made available by the South Korean presidential office on August 3 shows South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering a welcoming speech during the opening ceremony of the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Saemangeum, about 180 km southwest of Seoul.
S. Korea orders air-conditioned buses for heat-struck scouts 04 Aug 2023 - 10:23 am
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China relaxes visa, urban residency rules to boost economy 04 Aug 2023 - 10:14 am
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