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Australian man accused of starting bushfire to protect cannabis crop

Australian man accused of starting bushfire to protect cannabis crop

An Australian man has been accused of deliberately lighting a fire to protect his cannabis crop, sparking an out-of-control bushfire…
Leaked China documents reveal ‘no mercy’ in Xinjiang: NYT

Leaked China documents reveal ‘no mercy’ in Xinjiang: NYT

A rare and huge leak of Chinese government documents has shed new light on a security crackdown on Muslims in…
UN rights chief warns Bolivia crisis could ‘spin out of control’

UN rights chief warns Bolivia crisis could ‘spin out of control’

Four more people have died in protests in Bolivia, an international monitor reported Saturday, as the UN rights chief warned…
One year after arrest, Ghosn seeks to throw out case against him

One year after arrest, Ghosn seeks to throw out case against him

One year ago, the sudden arrest at a Tokyo airport of Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn, one of the world’s best-known…
Hong Kong officer hit by arrow as activists vow to ‘squeeze economy’

Hong Kong officer hit by arrow as activists vow to ‘squeeze economy’

A police officer was struck in the leg by an arrow shot by a Hong Kong activist on Sunday, the…
Myanmar rejects ICC probe over Rohingya as legal pressure mounts

Myanmar rejects ICC probe over Rohingya as legal pressure mounts

Myanmar struck back Friday after a surge of global legal pressure over its alleged crimes against the Rohingya, branding an…
Trump ‘intimidating’ to ex-envoy as new call details revealed

Trump ‘intimidating’ to ex-envoy as new call details revealed

A US ambassador ousted by Donald Trump told a riveting impeachment hearing Friday she felt intimidated by the president, after…
Clean-up begins in Hong Kong after week of chaos and destruction

Clean-up begins in Hong Kong after week of chaos and destruction

A clean-up began across Hong Kong Saturday with pro-government groups removing bricks and debris from roads after a week of…
Inundated Venice braced for more flooding, strong winds

Inundated Venice braced for more flooding, strong winds

Venice was on red alert for more floods and fierce winds on Saturday after an exceptionally high tide swamped the…
Govt supporters march in Hong Kong after week of chaos

Govt supporters march in Hong Kong after week of chaos

Government supporters took to the streets of downtown Hong Kong on Saturday after a chaotic working week saw hardcore pro-democracy…
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