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World / Asia

Rohingya repatriation won't begin Tuesday as planned: Bangladesh 22 Jan 2018 - 10:53 am
This picture taken on January 21, 2018, shows Rohingya refugees waiting for food aid at Thankhali refugee camp in Bangladesh's Ukhia district. / AFP / MUNIR UZ ZAMAN
Tokyo simulates first military attack since WWII amid N. Korea threat 22 Jan 2018 - 10:30 am
People at a missile evacuation drill at an amusement park near Tokyo Dome stadium in Tokyo, Japan, 22 January 2018. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON
Kabul hotel attack toll at least 22: officials 22 Jan 2018 - 10:25 am
Afghan security forces are seen at the rooftop of the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, January 21, 2018. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani
No end to eyesores at Taj Mahal as repair work drags on 22 Jan 2018 - 10:24 am
This photograph taken on January 3, 2018 shows tourists visiting the Taj Mahal near scaffolding installed for the conservation work at the monument in the Indian city of Agra. / AFP / DOMINIQUE FAGET
Volcano rains ash on Philippines as experts warn of violent eruption 22 Jan 2018 - 10:06 am
A giant mushroom-shaped cloud rises into the air from the Mayon volcano, seen from the highway in the town of Camalig, near Legazpi City in Albay province, south of Manila on January 22, 2018. AFP
Indian farmer crushed to death as tractor seized over debts 22 Jan 2018 - 10:06 am
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Three dead as busy market struck by bomb in southern Thailand 22 Jan 2018 - 09:49 am
Thai rescue workers carry the body of a victim killed in a bomb explosion at Pimolchai fresh food market in the city of Yala, in the Muslim-majority province of Yala, southern Thailand, 22 January 2018. EPA/NAKHARIN CHINNAWORNKOMOL
S. Korea's 'Peace Olympics' meet backlash at home 22 Jan 2018 - 09:26 am
South Korean protestors burn a picture of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un during an anti-North Korea rally outside Seoul station in Seoul on January 22, 2018 as a North Korean delegation arrives at the station. South Korea OUT / AFP / Dong-A Ilbo / -
Oil slick off China coast trebles in size 22 Jan 2018 - 09:14 am
This handout file picture from the Transport Ministry of China taken and released on January 14, 2018 shows smoke and flames coming from the burning oil tanker
Japan's Abe avoids timeline for amending pacifist constitution 22 Jan 2018 - 08:56 am
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends the opening of a session of parliament in Tokyo, Japan January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Philippine news site head meets investigators over 'suspicious' complaint 22 Jan 2018 - 08:48 am
Maria Ressa (C), Chief Executive Officer of online media website Rappler, arrives to join a demonstration calling for press freedom in Quezon City, east of Manila, Philippines 19 January 2018.  EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA
Taliban claim deadly 12-hour attack on Kabul hotel 21 Jan 2018 - 12:16 pm
Afghan security personnel keep watch at the entrance of the Intercontinental Hotel during a fight between gunmen and Afghan security forces in Kabul on January 21, 2018. AFP / SHAH MARAI
While political prisoners released, Myanmar's judicial reforms stall 21 Jan 2018 - 10:03 am
A security officer stands guard in front of Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar December 29, 2017. Picture taken December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer
Sri Lanka police lose gun as elephants charge 21 Jan 2018 - 09:25 am
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Rocket Lab successfully sends rocket into orbit 21 Jan 2018 - 09:04 am
Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle rises from its launch pad in New Zealand. (Rocket Lab via YouTube)
Kabul Intercontinental Hotel siege ends, all gunmen killed - govt 21 Jan 2018 - 08:44 am
An Afghan security forces keeps watch near the Intercontinental Hotel following an attack in Kabul on January 21, 2018. / AFP / SHAH MARAI
At least five dead in Kabul hotel attack: Officials 21 Jan 2018 - 08:08 am
Smoke rises from the Intercontinental Hotel during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan January 21, 2018. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail
Endangered orangutan shot before being decaptitated in Indonesia 20 Jan 2018 - 01:24 pm
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