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Strong quake jolts southern Philippines, 1 dead, dozens hurt 29 Oct 2019 - 09:21 am
A damaged local town hall is seen in Mabini, Davao Del Sur, Philippines after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Octiber 29, 2019 in this picture obtained from social media. Jaypee Catalan via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A T
Nepali climber claims new speed record for world's 14 highest peaks 29 Oct 2019 - 09:13 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 16, 2019, Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja takes part in an interview with AFP in Kathmandu. AFP / PRAKASH MATHEMA
Traders begin 2-day nationwide strike 29 Oct 2019 - 09:07 am
Cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), speaks in Islamabad. (REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo)
Hong Kong disqualifies democracy activist Joshua Wong from district elections 29 Oct 2019 - 08:59 am
In this file photo taken on September 28, 2019 pro-democracy activist and South Horizons Community Organiser Joshua Wong stands in front of the Central Government Complex before the announcement of his run for 2019 District Council elections in Hong Kong.
Sujith Wilson, South Indian boy trapped in borewell, dies despite massive rescue efforts 29 Oct 2019 - 01:25 am
Britto Arockiaraj and Kala Mary with their sons Punith Roshan and Sujith Wilson. (Photo Credit: The Hindu)
What is China's Communist Party plenum? 28 Oct 2019 - 06:46 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 25, 2019. Reuters/Jason Lee
Flights and fake passports: The 'VIP packages' enticing Vietnamese to UK 28 Oct 2019 - 03:27 pm
A motorist leaves a People's Credit Fund office, from where local residents can borrow money in Dien Thinh commune of Vietnam's Nghe An province on October 28, 2019. AFP / NHAC NGUYEN
Apple removes 17 apps created by Gujarat-based app company 28 Oct 2019 - 12:46 pm
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Indian rescuers struggle to save toddler stuck in 26-metre well 28 Oct 2019 - 11:55 am
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UK sends documents to Vietnam to help identify truck victims 28 Oct 2019 - 11:19 am
Hoang Thi Ai, 48, mother of Hoang Van Tiep who is one of the suspected victims of the 39 people found dead in a refrigerated truck in Britain, shows a picture of him on her mobile phone at her house, in Dien Chau district, Nghe An province, Vietnam, Octob
67-year-old becomes China's 'oldest new mother' 28 Oct 2019 - 10:34 am
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Delhi fights hazardous pollution after Diwali party 28 Oct 2019 - 10:23 am
This photo taken on October 27, 2019 shows fireworks exploding in the sky during celebrations for the Diwali festival in New Delhi. Air quality in the Indian capital turned
Taylor Swift Helps Alibaba Plug World’s Biggest Shopping Spree 28 Oct 2019 - 09:03 am
File photo of  Taylor Swift, August 26, 2019. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo
Hong Kong protesters use skin and ink to support movement 28 Oct 2019 - 08:46 am
A general view of the city of Hong Kong from the Peak Tower, China October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters on harbourfront 27 Oct 2019 - 01:56 pm
Pro-democracy protesters attend a rally in the Tsim Sha Tsui district in Hong Kong on October 27, 2019.  AFP / Philip FONG
Hong Kong protesters in standoff with police after tear gas breaks up rally 27 Oct 2019 - 12:17 pm
Anti-government protesters standoff with riot police at Tsim Sha Tsui is in Hong Kong, China, on October 27, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
World's costliest parking space sold for almost $1mn 26 Oct 2019 - 03:03 pm
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Fishy business: Stinking ponyfish blanket Thai tourist beach 26 Oct 2019 - 02:25 pm
This handout from the Phuket Fisheries Office taken on October 24, 2019, and received on October 26, 2019, shows dead ponyfish on a beach on Koh Naka Yai, east of Phuket. AFP / PHUKET FISHERIES OFFICE