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World / Asia

China says N.Korean quake 'suspected explosion', S.Korea says likely natural 23 Sep 2017 - 02:10 pm
People watch a television news screen showing a map of the epicenter of an earthquake in North Korea, at a railway station in Seoul on September 23, 2017. AFP / JUNG Yeon-Je
We all lied about Jaya's health condition: TN Minister 23 Sep 2017 - 01:31 pm
File photo of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa
National Party leads in New Zealand polls; NZ First still likely kingmaker 23 Sep 2017 - 01:04 pm
Prime Minister Bill English (2nd-L) and his wife Mary (C) pose with their children (L-R) Bartholomew, Luke, Rory, Tom, Maria and Xavier as New Zealand go to the polls for the general election, in Auckland on September 23, 2017. AFP / MICHAEL BRADLEY
Bangladesh says Rohingya refugee influx over 23 Sep 2017 - 12:12 pm
Rohingya Muslims, fled from ongoing military operations in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, stand in line to receive humanitarian aids at a makeshift camp in Teknaff, Bangladesh on September 22, 2017.  Zakir Hossain Chowdhury - AA
Fires rage in Rakhine as Myanmar army blames Rohingya for mosque blast 23 Sep 2017 - 10:42 am
This photograph taken on September 21, 2017 shows Hindu boys wearing traditional cosmetics stand in the yard of a IDP camp for Hindu at the Sri Sri Moha Dev Bari Hindu Temple in Sittwe, in Myanmar's Rakhine state. AFP / Aidan JONES
Thousands rally in Philippines to warn of Duterte ‘dictatorship’ 21 Sep 2017 - 11:24 am
An activist shouts slogans during a protest against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in front of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Manila on September 21, 2017. AFP / NOEL CELIS
Second Indian journalist killed in one month 21 Sep 2017 - 11:12 am
Peninsula
Man sets himself on fire outside New Zealand parliament 21 Sep 2017 - 10:49 am
Smoke is rising near the parliament building in Wellington, New Zealand, September 21, 2017 in this social media picture. TWITTER Ô@PIPSSQUEAKSÕ via REUTERS
Nine dead as Red Cross Rohingya aid truck crashes in Bangladesh 21 Sep 2017 - 09:35 am
Peninsula
Facebook bans 'dangerous' Rohingya militant group 21 Sep 2017 - 09:01 am
Peninsula
Japan’s Abe says time for talk is over on North Korea 20 Sep 2017 - 06:39 pm
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a speech on Japan's economy and investment-friendly reforms at New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 20, 2017. Reuters/Amr Alfiky
Tremors trigger fears of volcanic eruption in Bali 20 Sep 2017 - 12:28 pm
A local resident takes a picture of Mount Agung, an active volcano that authorities say is showing increased activity, from a monitoring station in Rendang Village, Karangasem on the resort island of Bali, Indonesia September 19, 2017. / Reuters.
Cricket-mad Afghan fans flock to T20 despite violence 20 Sep 2017 - 10:48 am
In this photograph taken on September 18, 2017, Afghan cricket fans cheer and wave the national flag during a match between Kabul Eagles and Band-e-Amir Dragons during the Shpageeza Cricket League T20 tournament at the Kabul International Cricket ground i
Indian brick workers treated 'worse than slaves': NGO 20 Sep 2017 - 09:58 am
This photograph taken on September 18, 2017 shows Indian labourers working in a brick kiln on the outskirts of Jalandhar on September 18, 2017. AFP / SHAMMI MEHRA
Myanmar's Suu Kyi denies going "soft" on military 20 Sep 2017 - 09:53 am
Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives to deliver a speech to the nation over Rakhine and Rohingya situation, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun.
Trump's North Korea threats leave Asia struggling to explain 20 Sep 2017 - 09:18 am
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Rohingya Muslims trapped after Myanmar violence told to stay put 19 Sep 2017 - 07:12 pm
Rohingya refugee boys learn to recite the Quran in an Arabic school in Balukhali Makeshift Camp, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, September 19, 2017. Reuters/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi condemns abuses in Rakhine but silent on army role 19 Sep 2017 - 06:16 pm
Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives to deliver a national address in Naypyidaw on September 19, 2017. AFP / Ye Aung Thu