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World / Asia

Facebook bans 'dangerous' Rohingya militant group 21 Sep 2017 - 09:01 am
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Japan’s Abe says time for talk is over on North Korea 20 Sep 2017 - 06:39 pm
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a speech on Japan's economy and investment-friendly reforms at New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 20, 2017. Reuters/Amr Alfiky
Tremors trigger fears of volcanic eruption in Bali 20 Sep 2017 - 12:28 pm
A local resident takes a picture of Mount Agung, an active volcano that authorities say is showing increased activity, from a monitoring station in Rendang Village, Karangasem on the resort island of Bali, Indonesia September 19, 2017. / Reuters.
Cricket-mad Afghan fans flock to T20 despite violence 20 Sep 2017 - 10:48 am
In this photograph taken on September 18, 2017, Afghan cricket fans cheer and wave the national flag during a match between Kabul Eagles and Band-e-Amir Dragons during the Shpageeza Cricket League T20 tournament at the Kabul International Cricket ground i
Indian brick workers treated 'worse than slaves': NGO 20 Sep 2017 - 09:58 am
This photograph taken on September 18, 2017 shows Indian labourers working in a brick kiln on the outskirts of Jalandhar on September 18, 2017. AFP / SHAMMI MEHRA
Myanmar's Suu Kyi denies going "soft" on military 20 Sep 2017 - 09:53 am
Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives to deliver a speech to the nation over Rakhine and Rohingya situation, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun.
Trump's North Korea threats leave Asia struggling to explain 20 Sep 2017 - 09:18 am
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Rohingya Muslims trapped after Myanmar violence told to stay put 19 Sep 2017 - 07:12 pm
Rohingya refugee boys learn to recite the Quran in an Arabic school in Balukhali Makeshift Camp, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, September 19, 2017. Reuters/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi condemns abuses in Rakhine but silent on army role 19 Sep 2017 - 06:16 pm
Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives to deliver a national address in Naypyidaw on September 19, 2017. AFP / Ye Aung Thu
Bangladesh frets about population boom in Rohingya camps 19 Sep 2017 - 05:40 pm
A Rohingya refugee woman waits for aid with her grandson inside their temporary shelter at a camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh September 19, 2017. Reuters/Danish Siddiqui
Philippines' Duterte facing 'Hunger Games' protests 19 Sep 2017 - 01:41 pm
(FILES)  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte  AFP / NOEL CELIS
UN investigator says he does not have permission to go to Myanmar 19 Sep 2017 - 11:38 am
Marzuki Darusman, President of the Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, attends the 36th Session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse.
Sri Lanka general says denied visa to attend UN 19 Sep 2017 - 10:16 am
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Indonesian police detain 22 over violent anti-communist protest 19 Sep 2017 - 09:56 am
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Suu Kyi appeals to global community over Rohingya crisis 19 Sep 2017 - 09:27 am
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Australia bolsters efforts to tackle spiralling meth problem 19 Sep 2017 - 09:15 am
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Japan's Abe to pledge something for all generations in snap election-source 19 Sep 2017 - 09:04 am
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends the World Leaders for Universal Health Coverage event held at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 18, 2017. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez.
Trump, Xi agree on 'maximizing pressure' on North Korea 18 Sep 2017 - 07:44 pm
US President Donald Trump is currently in New York for the United Nations General Assembly but his Chinese counterpart Xi -- who has a major Communist Party congress that will cement his leadership for the next five years -- is not attending the event. (A