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Monsoon rains collapse houses in northern India, killing 58 29 Jul 2018 - 06:42 pm
In this file photo taken on July 26, 2018 Indian women are transported on a bicycle cart on a flooded road following heavy rain in Mathura in India's Uttar Pradesh state Heavy monsoon rains that sparked floods and caused buildings to collapse. AFP
Powerful quake hits Indonesia's Lombok, 12 killed, houses damaged 29 Jul 2018 - 10:48 am
An Indonesian village security officer examines the remains of houses, after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck, in Lombok on July 29, 2018. (AFP / Aulia AHMAD)
Deep 6.0 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS 28 Jul 2018 - 10:12 pm
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Typhoon slams into Japan, approaches disaster-hit regions 28 Jul 2018 - 08:26 pm
A passerby using an umbrella struggles against a heavy rain and wind as Typhoon Jongdari approaches Japan's mainland in Tokyo, Japan July 28, 2018. Reuters/Issei Kato
India says hopes new Pakistan govt will work for terror-free South Asia 28 Jul 2018 - 08:26 pm
Cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, who won the disputed election, has called for better ties with India.
Monsoon rains collapse houses in northern India, killing 37 28 Jul 2018 - 02:21 pm
Indian commuters make their way on a flooded road following heavy rain in Mathura in India's Uttar Pradesh state on July 26, 2018. (AFP)
Disaster-hit Japan braces for powerful typhoon 28 Jul 2018 - 10:30 am
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Blasts, gunshots reported in eastern Afghan city 28 Jul 2018 - 09:57 am
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Historic win for Imran Khan breaks Pakistan's dynastic rule 27 Jul 2018 - 12:13 pm
Pakistan's cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice) speaks to the media. (AFP / AAMIR QURESHI)
'Not enough time to get out': Laos village caught in burst dam deluge 27 Jul 2018 - 07:47 am
Cambodian soldiers evacuate residents by boat from the floodings in Stung Treng province on July 26, 2018. AFP / -
Former cricket hero Imran Khan awaits final poll tally to begin coalition building in Pakistan 27 Jul 2018 - 07:47 am
Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), gives a speech as he declares victory in the general election in Islamabad, Pakistan, in this still image from a July 26, 2018 handout video by PTI.
Duterte approves autonomy law for troubled Muslim region 27 Jul 2018 - 07:47 am
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte poses for a selfie while surrounded by supporters and lawmakers after delivering his state of the nation address at Congress in Manila on July 23, 2018. / AFP / Noel Celis
Imran Khan claims victory in Pakistan election 26 Jul 2018 - 05:16 pm
Cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), gives a speech as he declares victory in the general election in Islamabad, Pakistan, in this still image from a July 26, 2018 handout video by PTI. (PTI handout/via RE
Cambodian, Indian among 2018 winners of Magsaysay awards 26 Jul 2018 - 01:53 pm
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Blast heard near U.S. Embassy in China in "suspected self-immolation" attempt 26 Jul 2018 - 09:42 am
A police officer is seen near the U.S. embassy in Beijing, China July 26, 2018. REUTERS/ Thomas Peter
Pakistan's Imran Khan edges closer to power, opponents cry foul 26 Jul 2018 - 08:58 am
Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party celebrate along the road during the general election in Karachi, Pakistan July 25, 2018. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Pakistan locked in tight election between ex-cricketer and jailed ex-PM's party 25 Jul 2018 - 07:47 pm
Cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), speaks to members of media after casting his vote at a polling station during the general election in Islamabad, Pakistan, July 25, 2018. Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha
Blast kills 24 as Pakistanis vote in cliffhanger election 25 Jul 2018 - 10:57 am
A soldier keeps watch as voters line up to enter at a polling station during general election in Rawalpindi, Pakistan July 25, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood