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India bans e-cigarettes as global backlash at vaping gathers pace 18 Sep 2019 - 05:17 pm
Electronic cigarette devices are pictured on display at a vaping shop in New Delhi on September 18, 2019. AFP / Prakash SINGH
Suicide bomber detonates inside govt building in east Afghanistan 18 Sep 2019 - 12:56 pm
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Afghanistan's Taliban tells teachers, students to block presidential elections or risk death 18 Sep 2019 - 12:32 pm
FILE PHOTO: A member of the Afghan security force stands in front of a poster of Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, Afghanistan September 2, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail/File Photo
A panda is the mascot for the 2020 Beijing Winter Olympics 18 Sep 2019 - 12:19 pm
The mascots for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic, 'Bing Dwen Dwen' (L), and Paralympic Games, 'Shuey Rhon Rhon' (R), are projected to a screen on the stage during the official reveal of the mascots at Shougang Ice Hockey Arena, Shougang Park, Shijingshan D
Indonesian haze closes schools, sparks fears for Singapore F1 18 Sep 2019 - 10:03 am
A general view of the pit lane ahead of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race is seen in Singapore on September 18, 2019. / AFP / Mohd RASFAN
Cargo plane carrying four missing in eastern Indonesia 18 Sep 2019 - 09:59 am
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U2 announce first ever India concert 18 Sep 2019 - 09:06 am
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Haze closes Malaysia schools, sparks fears for Singapore F1 18 Sep 2019 - 08:28 am
A woman covers her face with a scarf in front of the Malaysia's Prime Minister's office, which is shrouded in haze, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
Air NZ backtracks on trademark bid after Maori outrage 18 Sep 2019 - 08:20 am
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Explosion hits Afghan capital Kabul, six killed 17 Sep 2019 - 12:23 pm
Afghan security forces keep watch at the site of a blast in Kabul, Afghanistan September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani
Popular panda on loan from China dies in Thai zoo 17 Sep 2019 - 11:38 am
In this file photo taken on September 3, 2005, Chuang Chuang, a giant panda on loan to Thailand from China, eats bamboo at the Chiang Mai Zoo in northern Thailand. / AFP / Pornchai KITTIWONGSAKUL
15 killed as truck plunges down ravine in Philippines 17 Sep 2019 - 11:20 am
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India arrests former Kashmir chief minister 17 Sep 2019 - 10:54 am
In this file photo taken on April 15, 2019 former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah (C) speaks during an election campaign in Srinagar. / AFP / Tauseef MUSTAFA
Train derails in Hong Kong during rush hour 17 Sep 2019 - 10:06 am
Emergency crew are seen at a derailed train wreckage near Hung Hom station on the MTR East Rail Line following an accident on a train bound for Mong Kok East in Hong Kong, China September 17, 2019 still image taken from a social media video. @SEELIFEHK vi
S.Korea to develop anti-drone system amid standoff with North 17 Sep 2019 - 09:57 am
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Why the Solomons is mulling China diplomatic switch 16 Sep 2019 - 08:01 pm
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (R) takes part in a press conference with Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele (L) at the Taipei Guest House in Taipei on September 09, 2019 . AFP / Sam Yeh
Lilly, Thailand's Greta Thunberg, wages 'war' on plastic 16 Sep 2019 - 07:47 pm
12-year-old Ralyn Satidtanasarn (L), known as Lilly, collects plastic waste during the Trash Hero cleaning initiative at the Khung Bang Kachao urban forest and beach in Bangkok on August 25, 2019. AFP / Mladen Antonov
Bangladesh appoints ex-judge to tackle backlog of trafficking cases 16 Sep 2019 - 07:47 pm
In this picture taken on October 1, 2017, Bangladeshi people wait for boats in Teknaf. AFP/Fred Dufour

Europe

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leaves the High Court, in central London, on April 8, 2025 after an hearing about a decision of the British Government to downgrade his personal security during visits in Britain. Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP Prince Harry's surprise UK return renews security row
This handout photo released on September 6, 2026 by the German Isar Aerospace company shows the launch of a rocket into orbit from Andoya in Norway on September 5, 2026. (Photo by Handout / Isar Aerospace / AFP) Germany's Isar Aerospace launches rocket into orbit from Norway
Smoke rises after a Phantom F-4 military jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week air show at the military airport of Tanagra, near Athens on September 5, 2026. (Photo by Theophile BLOUDANIS / AFP) Greek military aircraft crashes during airshow
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Africa

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A person dressed in Ebola protective apparel is seen inside an Ebola care facility at the Bwera general hospital near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo in Bwera, Uganda, June 14, 2019. REUTERS File Photo for representational purposes only. Tanzania Sends 52 Tons of Medical Aid to DRC to Combat Ebola Outbreak
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(FILE PHOTO) The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf AU welcomes UN's adoption of maps that show accurate size of Africa

Americas

This aerial view show the army barracks after an explosion on the eve, in Viacha, Bolivia, on September 5, 2026. At least two people were killed, 81 injured, and 14 people are still missing after a powerful explosion on September 4, 2026 at a military facility storing pyrotechnic material in Bolivia. The cause of the blast remains under investigation. (Photo by Aizar RALDES / AFP) Two dead, 14 missing after Bolivia army base blasts
Representational file photo. Peru declares 60-day state of emergency across 5 maximum-security prisons
File photo for representational purposes only. US says shot down over 300 cartel drones linked to 'drug trade'
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