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India's semi high-speed train breaks down a day after its launch 16 Feb 2019 - 01:19 pm
In this photo taken on February 15, 2019, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2nd L) flags off India's first semi-high speed express train Vande Bharat Express at New Delhi Railway Station. AFP / STR
Amphibious assault craft take beach in US-Thai war drills 16 Feb 2019 - 11:57 am
Soldiers take part in the Amphibious Assault Demonstration during the Cobra Gold multilateral military exercise on Hat Yao Beach, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, Thailand, February 16, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
Ex-Goldman banker facing 1MDB charges agrees to US extradition 15 Feb 2019 - 10:23 am
File photo of the Goldman Sachs company logo is seen in the company's space on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 17, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
South Korea TV station apologises over 'spycam' controversy 15 Feb 2019 - 10:14 am
This picture taken on February 8, 2018 shows South Korean rapper San E during a press conference for his movie
Fears flood water runoff could 'smother' Barrier Reef 15 Feb 2019 - 10:09 am
A file photo of an outbreak of crown of-thorns starfish has been found eating coral in parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. (David Loh/Reuters)
Pakistan rejects links to attack in Indian controlled Kashmir 14 Feb 2019 - 11:48 pm
Indian soldiers examine the debris after an explosion in Lethpora in south Kashmir's Pulwama district February 14, 2019. Reuters/Younis Khaliq
Celebrations as India nationality law fails 14 Feb 2019 - 11:48 pm
Indian activists from various Assamese rights groups celebrate the failure of a contentious nationality law in the national parliament, in Guwahati on February 14, 2019. AFP / David Talukdar
Pakistan: 'Modesty Day' observed in campuses 14 Feb 2019 - 11:48 pm
A supporter of the Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (PST) organization holds a burning Valentine's card while other carry placards and a banner during a protest against Valentine's Day celebrations, in Hyderabad on February 14, 2019.  AFP / Akram Shahid
34 troopers killed in suicide attack in Kashmir 14 Feb 2019 - 05:44 pm
Indian soldiers examine the debris after an explosion in Lethpora in south Kashmir's Pulwama district February 14, 2019. (REUTERS/Younis Khaliq)
No unilateral US pullout from Afghanistan: Shanahan 14 Feb 2019 - 05:05 pm
US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan gives a press conference following the North Atlantic Council of Defence Ministers, at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, on February 14, 2019. (AFP / François WALSCHAERTS)
US and China seek deal to prevent trade-war escalation 14 Feb 2019 - 11:26 am
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (L) and Chinese Vice Premier and lead trade negotiator Liu He shake hands as they pose for a photo before the opening session of trade negotiations at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on February 14, 2019
Crocodile mauls Indonesian to death in Malaysia: police 14 Feb 2019 - 10:07 am
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Police investigate Aussie parliament brawl 14 Feb 2019 - 08:50 am
FILE PHOTO - Tourists walk around the forecourt of Australia's Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, October 16, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo
Dengue fever cases on rise in Indonesia 13 Feb 2019 - 10:39 pm
File photo: A municipal worker fumigates a flooded alley to prevent the spread of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases at a residential colony in Ahmedabad, India, July 29, 2017. Reuters/Amit Dave
Philippines arrests Duterte critic journalist Maria Ressa 13 Feb 2019 - 04:40 pm
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa (front L) leaves her office after she was arrested in Manila on February 13, 2019. (AFP / MARIA TAN)
25 Kashmir students injured by blast inside classroom 13 Feb 2019 - 01:59 pm
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Australia to reopen island detention camp after refugee bill 13 Feb 2019 - 10:34 am
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Thai election commission moves to dissolve party linked to princess 13 Feb 2019 - 09:41 am
File photo of Thai Raksa Chart party leader Preechapol Pongpanich, holds up application of candidate for Prime Minister, Thailand's Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, at the election commission office in Bangkok, Thailand February 8, 201