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Hong Kong: Joshua Wong and fellow pro-democracy activists jailed December 2, 2020
The trio were convicted of unlawful assembly during mass protests in the city last year.
Mango dress: Teen makes 1,400-mango gown to highlight food waste December 2, 2020
Australian teenager Jess Collins says she wants to draw attention to how many mangoes are left to rot.
Pakistan ex-minister denies allegations of corruption December 2, 2020
Pakistan's former finance minister denies allegations of corruption by his country's authorities.
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.
India farmers: The viral image that defines a protest December 2, 2020
Why this photograph of a policeman swinging his baton at an elderly Sikh farmer went viral.
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.
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'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.
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.

Baby girl born from record-setting 27-year-old embryo December 2, 2020
One-month old Molly Gibson has broken the record set by her own sister, Emma, now three years old.
Amazon's Panorama box lets firms check if staff follow coronavirus rules December 2, 2020
AWS Panorama adds a range of employee monitoring powers to existing workplace camera systems.
Fans to be allowed at PDC World Championship - but no fancy dress December 2, 2020
Up to 1,000 fans will be able to attend each session of this year's PDC World Darts Championship but they will not be permitted to wear fancy dress.
Fury to remain on Sports Personality of the Year shortlist December 2, 2020
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will remain on this year's Sports Personality of the Year shortlist, says the BBC.
Ethiopia and UN 'reach Tigray aid deal' December 2, 2020
Food and medicines are said to be running out for millions of people in the conflict-torn region.
South Africa's lottery probed as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 drawn and 20 win December 2, 2020
Twenty ticketholders win in South Africa after the unusual sequence, sparking claims of fraud.
'Our lives depend on climate change fight' December 2, 2020
Sir David Attenborough discusses the climate crisis with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Trump inciting violence, warns Georgia election official December 2, 2020
Gabriel Sterling cites intimidation and death threats to election workers in the battleground state.
UK approves Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine December 2, 2020
The UK is the first country to approve the Pfizer vaccine - with 800,000 doses due to arrive soon.
WW2 mine blown up off Scottish coast December 2, 2020
An 80-year-old German mine - still containing 350kg of explosives - was trawled by a marine research vessel in the Firth of Clyde
How the animals crossed the (very big) road December 2, 2020
The overpass aims to help animals cross between two mountains while avoiding highway traffic.
EasyJet to charge for overhead luggage lockers December 2, 2020
Customers who want to use overhead storage must buy more expensive tickets, the airline says.
Love Story: Taylor Swift offers 'sneak peek' of new re-recordings December 2, 2020
The star has allowed her actor friend Ryan Reynolds to use a new version of the track in an advert.
Amnesty condemns Egypt's 'execution spree' December 2, 2020
The campaign group says Egypt executed at least 57 people in October and November alone.
China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission returns colour pictures December 2, 2020
The robotic Chang'e-5 probe starts work to gather lunar samples it can send to Earth for study.
Otters find 'fairytale' love in lockdown December 2, 2020
The pair were brought together in Scarborough after both losing their partners.
Coronavirus: France to impose border checks to stop skiing abroad December 2, 2020
Swiss ski resorts are open and Prime Minister Jean Castex says he wants to stop people going.
Australia v India: Hardik Pandya helps tourists end ODI series with win December 2, 2020
India end their one-day series in Australia with a 13-run win in Canberra, while Sydney is given go-ahead for 100% capacity for third Twenty20 match.
Climate change: 2020 set to be one of the three warmest years on record December 2, 2020
Provisional figures indicate that 2020 will be one of the hottest in a record dating back to 1850.
Vaccine rumours debunked: Microchips, 'altered DNA' and more December 2, 2020
We've looked at four false Covid vaccine claims that won’t go away.

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