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Pro-democracy candidates mark thumping win in Hong Kong elections

In a landslide victory, the democrats won in 388 seats, whereas pro-Beijing candidates won in 58 seats.

Nov 25, 2019

By Jacob J

Rohingya refugee children walk along the water as parts of the Kutupalong camp flooded during heavy rain in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, July 4, 2018

Bangladesh starts building barbed wire fence around huge Rohingya refugee camps

The latest exodus of Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh happened two years ago following a bout of violence in the Rakhine state.

Nov 25, 2019

By Jacob J

Congo plane crash death toll: At least 26 people dead after aircraft crashes into homes

There are two survivors, including one member of the crew, according to the National Border Health Program.

Nov 25, 2019

By Suman Varandani

Legal experts say US court ruling on White House counsel could encourage witnesses to talk in impeachment probe

A judge rejected a similar argument in 2008 in a fight over a subpoena issued to former President George W. Bush's White House counsel

Nov 24, 2019

By Reuters

Record turnout for Hong Kong council elections amid calls for full democracy

Government data released one hour before polling stations closed said nearly 2.9 million people had voted by 9:30 pm

Nov 24, 2019

By Reuters

UK police charge man with human trafficking offenses in Vietnamese truck deaths inquiry

The police said in a statement that Christopher Kennedy was arrested on Friday, November 22 and that he is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court in England on Monday

Nov 24, 2019

By Reuters

China meddling allegations roil Taiwan election campaign

A Chinese defector, named as Wang "William" Liqiang by Australian media, gave a sworn statement to the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

Nov 24, 2019

By Reuters

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3 Taliban militants killed in Afghan air strikes

Three Taliban militants were killed in air strikes conducted by Afghan National Army's Air Force in Afghanistan's Herat and Farah provinces

Nov 24, 2019

By IANS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson promises Brexit for Christmas in manifesto

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will promise to bring his Brexit deal back to parliament before Christmas when he launches his Conservative Party's manifesto on Sunday

Nov 24, 2019

By Reuters

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Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons at Japan's ground zeros

Pope Francis brought his campaign to abolish nuclear weapons to the only two cities ever hit by atomic bombs on Sunday

Nov 24, 2019

By Reuters

UK finance minister Javid promises 'very detailed costings' of Conservative manifesto

British finance minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday the governing Conservative Party would deliver a "very detailed costings document" at the launch of its election manifesto

Nov 24, 2019

By Reuters

Iraqi PM Haider al Abadi arrives in Mosul as victory is declared over Isis

Security forces kill five in southern Iraq as protests continue

Sources claim that security forces used live bullets and tear gas canisters on protestors injuring many

Nov 24, 2019

By Reuters

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Plane crashes in eastern DR Congo with about 17 passengers on board

The plane, operated by the local company Busy Bee, crashed during takeoff for a flight to the city of Beni

Nov 24, 2019

By Reuters

Hong Kong: Record turnout in district polls amid pro-democracy protests

A record number of citizens flocked to the polling booth on Saturday for the election amidst the pro-democracy protests

Nov 24, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Princess Beatrice regrets her decision to support Prince Andrew's interview

The princess had met the Newsnight team along with her father and was convinced that it would help improve her father's image after the Epstein row

Nov 24, 2019

By Parwinder Sandhu

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Pro-democracy candidates mark thumping win in Hong Kong elections

Bangladesh starts building barbed wire fence around huge Rohingya refugee camps

Congo plane crash death toll: At least 26 people dead after aircraft crashes into homes

Legal experts say US court ruling on White House counsel could encourage witnesses to talk in impeachment probe

Record turnout for Hong Kong council elections amid calls for full democracy

UK police charge man with human trafficking offenses in Vietnamese truck deaths inquiry

China meddling allegations roil Taiwan election campaign

3 Taliban militants killed in Afghan air strikes

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson promises Brexit for Christmas in manifesto

Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons at Japan's ground zeros

UK finance minister Javid promises 'very detailed costings' of Conservative manifesto

Security forces kill five in southern Iraq as protests continue

Plane crashes in eastern DR Congo with about 17 passengers on board

Hong Kong: Record turnout in district polls amid pro-democracy protests

Princess Beatrice regrets her decision to support Prince Andrew's interview

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