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Hong Kong activist Tony Chung detained near US consulate October 27, 2020
Tony Chung was at a coffee shop near the embassy when he was carried out by plain-clothed officers.
Huge Bangladesh rally calls for boycott of French products October 27, 2020
Marchers burn an effigy of Emmanuel Macron after he defended cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
US-India 2+2: Crucial defence deal signed October 27, 2020
Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China's influence in the region, experts say.
Kazakhstan adopts Borat phrase for tourism campaign October 27, 2020
The film initially caused outrage - but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool.
HSBC says it could charge for current accounts October 27, 2020
The bank says it is considering charging for basic bank services after its profits dived 35%.
Peshawar bombing: At least seven dead in Pakistan school attack October 27, 2020
Dozens more were injured in the attack during a Koran class in the city of Peshawar, police say.
Viral photo sparks concerns about Indonesia's 'Jurassic Park' October 27, 2020
The viral image has raised questions about the conservation impact on the animal native to Indonesia.
Djab Wurrung tree: Anger over sacred Aboriginal tree bulldozed for highway October 27, 2020
Aboriginal Australians condemn the destruction of the tree, which holds particular importance to women.
Jack Ma's Ant Group set for record $34bn market debut October 27, 2020
The Chinese firm is set for the biggest stock market listing ever, beating Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation.
Qian Xuesen: The man the US deported - who then helped China into space October 27, 2020
A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them.
The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe October 27, 2020
Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.
India's first 'saviour sibling' cures brother of fatal illness October 27, 2020
Her birth has also led to a debate about the ethics of using technology to create a child.
Covid: Melbourne's hard-won success after a marathon lockdown October 26, 2020
After losing its initial grip on Covid, Australia is again being hailed as a global success story.
Australia seeks Qatar response after female passengers strip-searched October 26, 2020
Women were examined without consent at a Qatar airport after an abandoned baby was found, witnesses say.
Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content October 26, 2020
It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam".
Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang October 26, 2020
Kashgar city officials say around 4.7m people will be tested over a few days.
US election 2020: Indian and Pakistani diaspora rally together October 26, 2020
The countries share a hostile history but in the US the election campaign has brought them together.
'I went to school and woke up in intensive care' October 26, 2020
Some children who fell seriously ill in Malaysia when they inhaled toxic gases in 2019 say they are still suffering.
The Indian doctor taking care of thousands of elephants October 24, 2020
Kushal Konwar Sarma is affectionately known as the "elephant doctor" in India's wildlife community.
Asafoetida: The smelly spice India loves but never grew October 21, 2020
Asafoetida occupies a treasured spot in the Indian pantry, but has never been farmed there until now.

Nxivm leader Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison October 27, 2020
Keith Raniere was convicted in 2019 of sex trafficking, conspiracy and child pornography possession.
Philadelphia braces for more unrest after police fatally shoot black man October 27, 2020
More officers are deployed after a night of clashes over the death of a black man in the US city.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns before no confidence vote October 27, 2020
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns under increasing fan pressure and after fall-out with forward Lionel Messi.
Four dead as a migrant boat sinks in Channel October 27, 2020
Two children - aged five and eight - and a man and a woman have died, French officials say.
Late Kimmich stunner extends Bayern's winning run October 27, 2020
Champions League holders Bayern Munich extend their winning run in the competition to 13 games as they edge past Lokomotiv Moscow.
Christian Coleman banned for two years for missing drugs test October 27, 2020
World 100m champion Christian Coleman is suspended for two years after missing three drugs tests.
Coronavirus: Europe's daily deaths rise by nearly 40% compared with last week - WHO October 27, 2020
Intensive care units are now beginning to fill, the World Health Organization tells the BBC.
Cyberpunk 2077 delayed until December despite developer crunch October 27, 2020
Despite mandatory overtime to get the game finished, it will now miss the next-gen consoles launch.
The Countdown: Amy Coney Barrett is judged and Joe Biden goes to Georgia October 27, 2020
A quick look at Tuesday's US election drama: Amy Coney Barrett divides and Joe Biden wants to turn Georgia.
Donald Trump setback in rape defamation case October 27, 2020
A woman who accuses the president of raping her in a store is suing him for calling her a liar.
Brexit border software developers warn of delays October 27, 2020
Software designed to solve post-Brexit border friction is unlikely to be ready in time, they say.
Police will not investigate Barbarians for Covid-19 breaches October 27, 2020
Police confirm they will not investigate Barbarians players after they broke Covid-19 rules ahead of facing England.
'Two newspapers have run polls on whether I should get sacked' - Lennon on Celtic 'hysteria' October 27, 2020
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says there is "no justification" for his job to be under threat as he rails against the "hysteria" over his team's form.
Hadrian's Wall walk completed by man in trunks and Roman helmet October 27, 2020
John Myatt wore a Roman helmet and his best pair of trunks to complete the 73-mile walk.
In pictures: Evacuations as two wildfires rage in California October 27, 2020
Mass evacuation orders are in place as two fast-moving fires engulf thousands of acres near Los Angeles.
Van de Beek will play 'big, big part' for Man Utd this season - Solskjaer October 27, 2020
Donny van de Beek will play a "big, big part" for Manchester United this season says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who defends his selection decisions.
Covid: Protesters clash with police in Italy October 27, 2020
Gyms, swimming pools, cinemas and theatres are closed as part of new restrictions to suppress infections.
Huge Bangladesh rally calls for boycott of French products October 27, 2020
Marchers burn an effigy of Emmanuel Macron after he defended cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
Nigeria police brutality inquiry hears graphic testimony October 27, 2020
The panel looking into police brutality heard from a victim who said he was beaten and tortured.
Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection' October 27, 2020
This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

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26 Oct

"It was important, Dumbledore said, to fight, and fight again, and keep fighting, for only then could evil be kept at bay, though never quite eradicated. . . ."

~ J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)

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26 Oct

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