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World / Asia

Amazon re-opens US store to Australian shoppers after backlash 22 Nov 2018 - 08:29 am
FILE PHOTO - The Amazon logo is pictured in this June 8, 2017 illustration photo. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/Illustration/File Photo
Indian groom ties knot after being shot on wedding day 21 Nov 2018 - 07:00 pm
The groom, bandaged up, returned to his bride-to-be just three hours later and performed his wedding rituals.
US tourist killed by arrow-shooting Indian tribe 21 Nov 2018 - 10:44 am
In this file photo taken on September 8, 2007 shows the coast line of South Andaman Island near Port Blair, capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.  / AFP / Desha-Kalyan CHOWDHURY
Police harassment of Chinese reporter sparks anger and apology 21 Nov 2018 - 09:05 am
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In Papua New Guinea shanty-towns, residents question APEC legacy 21 Nov 2018 - 09:04 am
Vendors sell vegetables at a women's only makeshift market on the outskirts of Port Moresby on November 19, 2018, one day after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. AFP / SAEED KHAN
Bangladesh photographer freed after months in detention 20 Nov 2018 - 08:01 pm
Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam reacts as he is released from Dhaka Central Jail, Keraniganj, near Dhaka, on November 20, 2018, after he was granted bail by the high court a few days prior.  AFP / Suman Paul
40 killed in blast at Afghan religious gathering: health ministry 20 Nov 2018 - 05:37 pm
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Pakistan summons US envoy to protest Trump's criticism 20 Nov 2018 - 11:24 am
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Bangladesh opposition says internet cut to HQ 20 Nov 2018 - 10:29 am
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Beijing pioneering citizens' "points" system critics brand 'Orwellian' 20 Nov 2018 - 10:06 am
Visitors wear face masks on a polluted day outside an exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China November 14, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Xi visits Philippines to cozy up to historical US ally 20 Nov 2018 - 10:02 am
China's President Xi Jinping waves to the crowd upon his arrival at Ninoy Aquino International airport during a state visit in Manila, Philippines, November 20, 2018. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Nissan shares plunge as Ghosn faces ouster after arrest 20 Nov 2018 - 09:53 am
The logo of Nissan is seen at the headquarters of Nissan Motor Corporation in Yokohama on November 20, 2018. / AFP / Martin BUREAU
PNG police, soldiers storm parliament over unpaid APEC bonuses 20 Nov 2018 - 09:34 am
Papua New Guinea police and soldiers (C) are pictured outside the front of the country's parliament in Port Moresby on November 20, 2018.  AFP / STR
Pakistan PM's defence of the political U-turn sparks mirth 19 Nov 2018 - 06:08 pm
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan speaks to media after casting his vote at a polling station during the general election in Islamabad Pakistan July 25, 2018. Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha.
Imran Khan hits back after Trump's 'tirade' on Pakistan 19 Nov 2018 - 06:08 pm
Imran Khan speaks with party leaders at his home in Bani Gala, outside Islamabad, Pakistan October 30, 2016. Reuters/Caren Firouz
Pakistan to establish 'Seerat Chair' in 3 universities 19 Nov 2018 - 06:08 pm
He had been frequently visiting shrines and faith healers before the general elections to seek blessing for his political journey. This led him to marry faith healer Bushra Manika, a religious lady from northeastern Punjab province, in 2018.
Cambodian PM says no China naval base being built 19 Nov 2018 - 10:55 am
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China approves $6 bln airport expansion in Xinjiang capital 19 Nov 2018 - 09:25 am
File photo of China Southern Airlines planes are seen at the Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, China July 31, 2012.  REUTERS/Stringer