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Two civilians killed during firefight in Indian Kashmir 01 Jul 2017 - 01:51 pm
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Apple opens first store in Taiwan 01 Jul 2017 - 01:44 pm
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IS toll in Pakistan oil tanker fire climbs to 188 01 Jul 2017 - 11:18 am
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Woman killed during firefight in Indian Kashmir 01 Jul 2017 - 10:52 am
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260,000 displaced as rainstorms lash central China 01 Jul 2017 - 10:42 am
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US returns looted royal seals to S.Korea 01 Jul 2017 - 10:20 am
The repatriation of the Chosun dynasty antiques, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, comes after years of campaigning by the South Korean government, which said they were stolen during the turbulent 1950-53 war AFP/str.
Thailand backtracks on labour law after migrant workers flee 01 Jul 2017 - 10:10 am
Thailand's military government said it will delay enforcing new labour regulations after thousands of migrant workers fled home to neighbouring countries this week fearing arrest and heavy fines under the new decree. PHOTO: AFP
China's Xi draws 'red line' in Hong Kong 01 Jul 2017 - 09:59 am
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his speech during the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, China, July 1, 2017. REUTERS/Bobby Yip
India launches national tax amid business doubts 01 Jul 2017 - 09:31 am
View of the Indian Parliament illuminated prior to a special session for the implementation of the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in New Delhi on June 30, 2017. AFP / PRAKASH SINGH
Indian minister mocked for urinating in public 30 Jun 2017 - 10:23 am
File picture of Indian agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh used for representation.
China pledges more aid to Philippines 30 Jun 2017 - 01:18 am
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) meets Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, yesterday.
GST set for midnight launch amid boycott 30 Jun 2017 - 12:49 am
Tax officials prepare for the launch of the new goods and services tax (GST) regime in the Central Processing Cell (CPC) for GST, in Bengaluru, yesterday.
Army Chief in Sikkim amid tension 30 Jun 2017 - 12:49 am
Army Chief in Sikkim amid tension
China seeks 'far-reaching future' for Hong Kong's autonomy 30 Jun 2017 - 12:49 am
Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcomed by Chief Executive-elect Carrie Lam upon Xi's arrival in Hong Kong, yesterday.
China's President Xi visits divided Hong Kong 30 Jun 2017 - 12:49 am
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India's Modi condemns killings in name of cow worship 29 Jun 2017 - 12:07 pm
This file photo taken on November 5, 2015 shows a cow looks on at a cow shelter owned by Babulal Jangir, a rustic self-styled leader of cow raiders, and Gau Raksha Dal (Cow Protection Squad) in Taranagar in the desert state of Rajasthan. India's Prime Min
Mongolia changes presidential runoff date to July 7 29 Jun 2017 - 10:11 am
A man leaves after voting in the Mongolian presidential election at the Erdene Sum Ger (Yurt) polling station in Tuul Valley on June 26, 2017. AFP / Fred DUFOUR
Yes he can: "Clever boy" Obama returns to Indonesia for family vacation 29 Jun 2017 - 08:47 am
Former US president Barack Obama (C) and his family arrive at Borobudur in Magelang on June 28, 2017. AFP / STR