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China tries to drive away planes with top Filipino defence officials 21 Apr 2017 - 07:06 pm
Filipinos living in Philippine occupied (Pagasa) Thitu island, in disputed South China Sea, sing the country's national anthem April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
In shadow of China’s reef city, Philippines seeks upgrade for its island patriots 21 Apr 2017 - 06:39 pm
Students with their teacher walk past a flag near the airport, during the visit of Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana to the Philippine-claimed island Thitu in The Spratlys on April 21, 2017. AFP / Ted Aljibe
North Korea warns of ‘super-mighty preemptive strike’ as US plans next move 20 Apr 2017 - 09:08 pm
North Korean Kim Jong Un with military officers as he observes a drill photo by Korean Central News Agency KCNA on March 25, 2016 (REUTERS)
Tillerson to meet with Southeast Asian foreign ministers in May 20 Apr 2017 - 09:07 pm
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Police kill suspects planning Pakistan terror attacks 20 Apr 2017 - 01:15 pm
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Bangkok 'unique' despite street stall edict: Thai tourism boss 20 Apr 2017 - 12:14 pm
Today, the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) pushed back against fears that Bangkok was being gentrified in the image of Singapore. — AFP.
Pakistan on alert as top court to rule in case that may oust PM 20 Apr 2017 - 12:11 pm
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Vietnam village sealed off as hostage crisis deepens 20 Apr 2017 - 09:55 am
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Australia toughens up citizenship test 20 Apr 2017 - 08:57 am
Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks on Australia's citizenship test during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, April 20, 2017. AAP/Lukas Coch/via REUTERS
US Vice President Pence says seeks fairer trade with Indonesia 20 Apr 2017 - 08:54 am
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (R) and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speak to journalists after their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia April 20, 2017. REUTERS/Bay Ismoyo/Pool
After poll defeat, Jakarta's governor may escape jail 20 Apr 2017 - 08:48 am
Jakarta's Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purname, also known as Ahok, arrives for his court hearing in Jakarta on April 20, 2017. AFP / POOL / Tatan Syuflana
You say Austria, I say Australia - Airbus trips up on tricky typo 20 Apr 2017 - 07:49 am
The logo of Airbus Group is seen on the company's headquarters building in Toulouse, Southwestern France, April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
Philippines wind farm generates power, jobs and curious tourists 20 Apr 2017 - 07:39 am
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Anger, confusion as Japan revives militaristic edict 20 Apr 2017 - 07:32 am
This picture taken on April 13, 2017 shows people holding various placards as they protest against Japan's conservative Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a rally to denounce his policies and call for his resignation, outside Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. AFP
Deafening power looms muffle desperation in India’s textile hub 19 Apr 2017 - 06:58 pm
A man rests on a pile of fabric in the textile market of Surat, a key textile hub of India and the largest manufacturer of synthetic fabric in the country. India exports $6 billion worth of synthetic fabric annually. TRF / Roli Srivastava
Indian court acquits French official of raping daughter 19 Apr 2017 - 05:36 pm
Pascal Mazurier was arrested in June 2012 after his Indian-origin wife accused him of raping their daughter, and was tried in a court in the southern city of Bangalore. (Photo courtesy:indiatoday.intoday.in)
India bus crash kills 44: official 19 Apr 2017 - 10:58 am
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Indian politicians to face trial over mosque demolition 19 Apr 2017 - 10:55 am
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