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July 29, 2020December 2, 2020 World

Man on trial for blasphemy shot dead in court in Pakistan

Tahir Ahmed Naseem is latest victim of violence connected to blasphemy laws

Hong Kong: Joshua Wong and fellow pro-democracy activists jailed December 2, 2020
The trio were found guilty of unlawful assembly during mass protests in the city last year.
Singapore approves lab-grown 'chicken' meat December 2, 2020
The city state is the world's first country to approve Eat Just's "breakthrough" chicken nuggets.
Nike's diversity advert causing a backlash in Japan December 2, 2020
The sportswear giant is facing criticism online, but it could work in its favour with more sales.
Sydney storm sets bell tower ablaze and cuts power to thousands December 2, 2020
Lightning sparks a fire in a heritage building as damaging winds cut power to 20,000 homes.
China: Looted horse head returns to Beijing's Old Summer Palace December 2, 2020
The sculpture was stolen in the 1860 sacking of the Old Summer Palace by British and French troops.
China #MeToo: Court to hear landmark case of intern versus TV star December 2, 2020
Six years after the alleged incident, one woman is taking a prominent TV star to court.
Delhi sees deadliest month amid raging pandemic December 2, 2020
November was the deadliest month in India's capital and the city's crematoriums are overwhelmed.
India responds to Trudeau's 'ill-informed' remarks December 1, 2020
The Canadian PM this week called ongoing farmer protests in India "concerning", prompting response.
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Academic thanks supporters after Iran 'nightmare' December 1, 2020
British-Australian Kylie Moore-Gilbert says friends gave her "strength" while jailed on spy charges.
China refuses to apologise to Australia for fake soldier image December 1, 2020
The retort comes after Canberra demands an apology over a fake image of a soldier killing a child.
China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission probe touches down December 1, 2020
The robotic Chang'e-5 probe makes a picture-perfect soft landing on the lunar nearside.
BTS: South Korea passes law allowing K-pop stars to postpone military service December 1, 2020
Certain K-pop stars will now have the chance to delay mandatory service until the age of 30.
Agnes Chow: Hong Kong’s 'real Mulan' fighting for democracy December 1, 2020
The pro-democracy activist is “traumatised” after being arrested under a controversial security law.
India builds bridge to help reptiles cross road December 1, 2020
The unique bridge is constructed over a busy highway to protect animals from being run over.
Covid-19: Thailand's food hawkers sell at protests to stay afloat December 1, 2020
Thai authorities may be worried by the protests, but the country's food vendors smell opportunity.
Masked Indian comic superhero fights Covid-19 fear December 1, 2020
India's first female comic superhero Priya, a gang-rape survivor, battles disinformation around Covid-19.
India GDP: What car sales reveal about India’s stalling economy November 30, 2020
India's economy is officially in recession but improving car sales hint at a possible rebound.
Stubble burning: Why it continues to smother north India November 30, 2020
The toxic fumes from stubble burning affects hundreds of millions - but curbs to stop it keep failing.
Mollem: The battle to save a biodiversity hotspot in India's Goa November 29, 2020
Environmentalists in India's Goa state are fighting projects they say will turn it into a coal hub.
Coronavirus lockdown sees share of women on India's stock market rise November 28, 2020
With more time and flexibility, thousands of women are trading in the stock market for the first time.

Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champion Michael, to drive for Haas in F1 December 2, 2020
Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time world champion Michael, will step up from Formula 2 to drive for Haas next season.
UK approves Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine December 2, 2020
Immunisations can start soon for people in high priority groups.
Brazil bank heist: Armed men take hostages in attack on Cametá December 2, 2020
The attack in Cametá appears to be a repeat of one carried out in Criciúma city 24 hours earlier.
Singapore approves lab-grown 'chicken' meat December 2, 2020
The city state is the world's first country to approve Eat Just's "breakthrough" chicken nuggets.
Humans waging 'suicidal war' on nature - UN chief Antonio Guterres December 2, 2020
Secretary General Antonio Guterres says our "war" on the natural world will come back to haunt us.
Trump inciting violence, says Georgia election official December 2, 2020
"It's all gone too far!" says the voting systems manager as he rebukes fellow Republicans.
Conception boat fire: Captain charged with 34 deaths December 2, 2020
Prosecutors say the captain's alleged failure to follow safety rules sparked "a hellish nightmare".
Nike's diversity advert causing a backlash in Japan December 2, 2020
The sportswear giant is facing criticism online, but it could work in its favour with more sales.
Sydney storm sets bell tower ablaze and cuts power to thousands December 2, 2020
Lightning sparks a fire in a heritage building as damaging winds cut power to 20,000 homes.
China: Looted horse head returns to Beijing's Old Summer Palace December 2, 2020
The sculpture was stolen in the 1860 sacking of the Old Summer Palace by British and French troops.
Trier: Five die as car ploughs through Germany pedestrian zone December 2, 2020
Officials say there is no sign the incident in Trier, Germany, was politically motivated.
China #MeToo: Court to hear landmark case of intern versus TV star December 2, 2020
Six years after the alleged incident, one woman is taking a prominent TV star to court.
Steps debate the merits of entering Eurovision December 2, 2020
The band seem like a perfect fit for the song contest but, they tell the BBC, "we have a split camp".
Europe migrant crisis: Ten days of Atlantic peril in search of Spain December 2, 2020
More than 19,000 African migrants have crossed to the Canary Islands this year alone but hundreds died.
Trump travel ban: 'I might finally see my sons again' December 2, 2020
A lorry driver who has never lived with his sons is waiting for Joe Biden to reverse Trump's travel ban.
Zanele Muholi: Celebrating South Africa's black LGBTQIA+ community December 2, 2020
South African photographer Zanele Muholi's black, queer and trans images go on show in London.
Delhi sees deadliest month amid raging pandemic December 2, 2020
November was the deadliest month in India's capital and the city's crematoriums are overwhelmed.
The new ‘Nigerian princes’ of hacking? December 2, 2020
BEC hacking is one of the most common types of cyber-attack and experts say Nigeria is its epicentre.
'Most important, most difficult, most exceptional win' - Klopp hails depleted Liverpool December 1, 2020
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's victory over Ajax feels like "one of the biggest Champions League nights" since he took charge in 2015.
'Volga maniac' murders: Russia suspect arrested over deaths of 26 elderly women December 1, 2020
Police in Russia question a 38-year-old man over the killings along the Volga River.

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