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The girl who picked up an AK47 to defend her family August 13, 2020
An Afghan girl was hailed as a hero, but her story was more complicated than it first looked.
Bangladesh: Losing my job as a garment factory worker August 13, 2020
Sonia is one of thousands of garment workers who have lost their jobs in Bangladesh due to Covid-19.
US labels Confucius Institute a Chinese 'foreign mission' August 13, 2020
The Chinese government educational programmes are "advancing Beijing's global propaganda", the US says.
Coronavirus: Australia encouraged by drop in new Covid-19 cases August 13, 2020
Daily new infections fall to their lowest level since 20 July, as Melbourne remains worst-hit.
New Zealand coronavirus: 14 new Covid-19 cases reported August 13, 2020
The country's biggest city, Auckland, is back in lockdown after a family cluster emerged.
China launches 'Clean Plate' campaign against food waste August 13, 2020
Some local restaurants have been urged to limit the number of dishes diners can order.
WeChat-owner shrugs off Trump's proposed US ban August 13, 2020
Tencent expects its Chinese messaging app will not be affected by America's action against the firm.
Rapper who refused Bollywood to become voice of poor August 12, 2020
Dule, a former migrant worker, has turned to rap music to make a difference – and a living.
Coronavirus in India: Did men do more housework during lockdown? August 12, 2020
Some hope the pandemic will prove a lasting leveller for gender relations in the domestic setting.
Beirut blast: The other countries with dangerous dumps of explosives August 12, 2020
The blast in Beirut is a reminder that tonnes of dangerous materials are being stored in several countries.
Kamala Harris: Countries rush to celebrate Biden's running mate August 12, 2020
People in India, Jamaica and Canada are queuing up to heap praise on the California senator.
Agnes Chow: Hong Kong activist hailed as the 'real Mulan' August 12, 2020
The 23-year-old democracy activist arrested under a new security law is a folk hero to her supporters.
Apple Daily: The Hong Kong newspaper that pushed the boundary August 11, 2020
China has arrested the founder of the Apple Daily, a rare paper unafraid to openly criticise Beijing.
Stunning 'reverse waterfall' filmed near Sydney August 11, 2020
Wild weather on the New South Wales coast in Australia has blown waterfalls upstream.
India Air crash survivor recounts final minutes in plane August 11, 2020
Yuojin Yusuf was one of 190 passengers aboard an Air India Express plane that skidded and crashed.
'Bacha bazi' outrage after pandemic takes play to the small screen August 11, 2020
The Boy Who Danced on Air is cancelled after its TV debut provokes a backlash among Afghans.
Beirut explosion: Where else is ammonium nitrate being stored? August 11, 2020
After the disaster in Lebanon, concerns are being raised about stockpiles of ammonium nitrate in other countries.
Trump's WeChat ban shocks Chinese abroad August 10, 2020
For China's global community, the app provides a vital means of staying in touch with home.
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong's rebel mogul and pro-democracy voice August 10, 2020
The rags-to-riches rise of a fiercely anti-Communist Hong Kong tycoon.

US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising August 14, 2020
The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.
Trump stokes 'birther' theory about Kamala Harris August 14, 2020
The US president fuels a fringe idea, echoing his past baseless claims about Barack Obama's origins.
France to be added to UK quarantine countries August 14, 2020
People returning from the Netherlands and Malta from Saturday will also have to self-isolate.
Department of Justice says Yale discriminates against whites and Asians August 14, 2020
The Ivy League university denied that its admissions process breached Supreme Court rulings.
Rise in far-right threats against Justin Trudeau, police warn August 13, 2020
The threats follow a number of security incidents targeting Canadian federal officials.
Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike August 13, 2020
Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy.
Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent? August 13, 2020
Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much tighter.
Beirut blast: Picking up the pieces of a shattered city August 13, 2020
The destruction goes for miles, but Beirutis are slowly picking up the pieces in a broken city.
Babyteeth: The teen film tackling cancer with humour August 13, 2020
Its star Eliza Scanlen, says the script had "more life than anything I've read in ages".
Quiz of the week: Who was named the world's highest-paid male actor? August 13, 2020
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
Georgia School: 'We walked into a dangerous situation' August 13, 2020
A photo of the crowded school hallway went viral, and since then nine people have tested positive.
Africa's week in pictures: 7- 13 August 2020 August 13, 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
The girl who picked up an AK47 to defend her family August 13, 2020
An Afghan girl was hailed as a hero, but her story was more complicated than it first looked.
Bangladesh: Losing my job as a garment factory worker August 13, 2020
Sonia is one of thousands of garment workers who have lost their jobs in Bangladesh due to Covid-19.
Robots go their own way deep in the ocean August 13, 2020
Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.
Beirut explosion: Russell Crowe donates to Le Chef restaurant August 13, 2020
The donation was made for late chef Anthony Bourdain, who featured the restaurant in a documentary.
Belarus election: Claims of 'widespread torture' against jailed protesters August 13, 2020
People who have been freed allege mistreatment, including beatings, in jails as unrest continues.
US suspends private charter flights to Cuba August 13, 2020
It is the latest White House move to undo Barack Obama's thaw with communist-run Cuba.
USA's Adams scores winner as Leipzig shock Atletico in Champions League August 13, 2020
RB Leipzig will play Paris St-Germain in the last four of the Champions League after Tyler Adams' late deflected winner knocks out Atletico Madrid.
US labels Confucius Institute a Chinese 'foreign mission' August 13, 2020
The Chinese government educational programmes are "advancing Beijing's global propaganda", the US says.

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