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Chinese hackers who pursued Uighurs also targeted Tibetans: researchers 25 Sep 2019 - 08:18 pm
A pilgrim spinning his prayer wheel in front of the Thousand Buddha Cliffside Sculpture on September 10, 2016 in the regional capital Lhasa in Tibet Autonomous Region of China. (AFP / Johannes Eisele)
US leads condemnation of China for 'horrific' repression of Muslims 25 Sep 2019 - 08:18 pm
A Chinese police officer takes his position by the road near a vocational education centre in Yining in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, China, September 4, 2018. Reuters / Thomas Peter
Death toll mounts in Pakistan earthquake on day of mourning 25 Sep 2019 - 11:15 am
Residents walk along a road damaged during an earthquake in Jatlan, Mirpur, Pakistan September 25, 2019. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Skeletal elephant dies in Sri Lanka weeks after parade outcry 25 Sep 2019 - 10:17 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 13, 2019 shows a 70-year-old emaciated elephant named Tikiri eating at the Temple of the Tooth in the central city of Kandy. AFP / STR
Beijing opens glitzy airport ahead of China's 70th anniversary 25 Sep 2019 - 09:00 am
(FILES) This file photo taken on June 28, 2019 shows the terminal of the new Beijing Daxing International Airport. A futuristic new airport in Beijing, which is expected to become one of the busiest in the world, was opened by President Xi Jinping on Sept
Pakistan jolted by strong 5.8 quake: USGS 24 Sep 2019 - 03:16 pm
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Cathay says it fired two crew members amid oxygen bottle probe 24 Sep 2019 - 01:58 pm
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Vietnam says 'urgent measures' needed to combat Mekong Delta erosion 24 Sep 2019 - 01:06 pm
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Indonesian forest fires putting 10 million children at risk: UN 24 Sep 2019 - 10:20 am
FILE PHOTO: Smoke covers trees during a forest fire next to a palm plantation in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia, September 14, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo
South Korea confirms fourth case of African swine fever 24 Sep 2019 - 09:41 am
Quarantine officials wearing protective gear walk near a pig farm involved in African swine fever in Yeoncheon, South Korea, September 18, 2019. Yonhap via REUTERS
20,000 apply for chance to 'vent anger' at Hong Kong leader 24 Sep 2019 - 09:02 am
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a news conference in Hong Kong, China September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
Papua unrest death toll hits 26: Indonesian police 24 Sep 2019 - 08:38 am
A car passes governor office building of Jayawijaya burned during a protest in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia, September 23, 2019 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Marius Wonyewun/ via REUTERS
Palm oil, pineapples threaten Southeast Asia's indigenous lands 24 Sep 2019 - 08:22 am
A fruit vendor takes a rest from selling pineapple at a public market in Quezon City Metro Manila December 6, 2011. Reuters/Cheryl Ravelo
From Indonesia to Gabon, countries turn to nature to cut climate risks 23 Sep 2019 - 08:22 pm
Indonesians gather for special prayers asking for rain in Pekanbaru, Riau province on September 13, 2019, as smog from rainforest fires envelop the Southeast Asian region. AFP/Adek Berry
Boeing crash report faces pushback from Lion Air, regulator 23 Sep 2019 - 06:53 pm
People carry the coffin of Alfiani Hidayatul Solikah, a cabin crew of Lion Air flight JT610, during the funeral at Mojorejo village in Madiun, Indonesia, November 14, 2018. Antara Foto / Siswowidodo /  Reuters
At least 35 people at wedding party killed during nearby Afghan army raid 23 Sep 2019 - 01:44 pm
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Bridging the gap: Yangon's boom falls short across river 23 Sep 2019 - 12:21 am
People from Dala township arriving by boat in Yangon after crossing the Yangon River. AFP / Sai Aung Main
India seizes one tonne of ketamine on boat, arrests six Myanmar crew 22 Sep 2019 - 07:58 pm
Indian Coast Guard with Myanmarese ship's crew after seizing 1160 kg of Ketamine drug from their boat near Car Nicobar islands on September 19, 2019. AFP / Indian Ministry of Defence handout