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US President Donald Trump at debate: Look at India. The air is filthy October 23, 2020
President Trump's 'filthy air' remark drew both anger and introspection from Indians.
Bihar elections: Crowds throng rallies amid coronavirus fear October 23, 2020
Experts say that flouting coronavirus safety rules at rallies can have devastating consequences.
Coronavirus: North Korea warnings over 'yellow dust coming from China' October 23, 2020
There is no known link between the seasonal dust clouds and Covid-19 but Pyongyang is on high alert.
South Korea deaths 'not linked' to flu vaccination drive October 23, 2020
Officials say the country's vaccination drive continues and that several recent deaths are unrelated.
US and North Korea: Trump and Biden clash over Kim Jong-un relationship October 23, 2020
Biden accuses Trump of "legitimising" North Korea as Trump describes his relationship with Kim Jong-un.
Huawei 'forging forward' despite Trump sanctions October 23, 2020
The phone maker is at the centre of the Trump administration's crackdown on Chinese tech firms.
Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children October 23, 2020
The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say.
India buzzes with fake news of 'civil war' in Pakistan October 22, 2020
Who was behind rumours that police and troops were fighting in Karachi, and what was the motive?
Afghanistan conflict: 'Children among dead' in air strike on school October 22, 2020
Officials say some 12 people were killed and 14 wounded, a day after a major Taliban attack on troops.
Thailand protests: State of emergency lifted after days of rallies October 22, 2020
Authorities revoke an emergency decree which has failed to curb months of anti-government rallies.
US approves $1.8bn weapons sale to Taiwan October 22, 2020
The arms deal is likely to further strain tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its own.
Australia aged care: Inquiry hears 50 sexual assaults happen each week October 22, 2020
The widespread sexual abuse of elderly residents is a "national shame", a top inquiry hears.
Asia suffering 'worst recession in living memory' October 22, 2020
Economic growth for the region has been downgraded - despite China's emerging recovery.
Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics October 21, 2020
Thailand’s activists are increasingly adopting methods used last year by demonstrators in Hong Kong.
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.
US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win? October 19, 2020
With the US battered by the coronavirus and political polarisation, China thinks its time has come.
Pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting criticism against female performers in the country October 19, 2020
The country’s biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting taboos against women who want to sing.

Big Bash League: Teams allowed to play three overseas players October 23, 2020
Teams in Australia's Big Bash League will be able to field up to three overseas players this winter, up from two last season.
Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug October 23, 2020
The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.
Nigeria End Sars protest: Key protest group says stay at home October 23, 2020
The Feminist Coalition also advises people to follow any curfews in place in their states.
Poland abortion ruling: Police use pepper spray against protesters October 23, 2020
Pepper spray is used against crowds in Warsaw after Thursday's controversial court ruling.
Bihar elections: Crowds throng rallies amid coronavirus fear October 23, 2020
Experts say that flouting coronavirus safety rules at rallies can have devastating consequences.
Robshaw, Wigglesworth, Maitland & Wray among Barbarians stood down for bubble breach October 23, 2020
Chris Robshaw, Richard Wigglesworth, Sean Maitland and Jackson Wray are among 12 Barbarians players stood down from Sunday's fixture against England after breaking Covid rules.
Presidential debate: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism October 23, 2020
The bitter rivals' final TV debate was more restrained this time but there were plenty of personal jabs.
What voters made of the encounter October 23, 2020
Two Biden voters. Two Trump voters. Two undecided voters. Did the final debate change anyone's mind?
Moderator Kristen Welker named 'clear winner' October 23, 2020
The NBC correspondent is labelled "clear winner" for the way she led the final presidential debate.
Hunter Biden: What was he doing in Ukraine and China? October 23, 2020
What is the background to the claims made by President Trump about Ukraine and the Bidens?
Fact-checking claims on coronavirus and more October 23, 2020
The final face off between Donald Trump and Joe Biden covered a wide range of issues
Coronavirus: North Korea warnings over 'yellow dust coming from China' October 23, 2020
There is no known link between the seasonal dust clouds and Covid-19 but Pyongyang is on high alert.
South Korea deaths 'not linked' to flu vaccination drive October 23, 2020
Officials say the country's vaccination drive continues and that several recent deaths are unrelated.
The all-time greatest? Rank the best as Pele turns 80 October 23, 2020
As we mark Pele's 80th birthday, you can have your say on some of the greatest players of all time.
Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate October 23, 2020
Their last time together on stage featured a much more subdued debate with real policy discussions.
US and North Korea: Trump and Biden clash over Kim Jong-un relationship October 23, 2020
Biden accuses Trump of "legitimising" North Korea as Trump describes his relationship with Kim Jong-un.
Presidential debate: Trump and Biden row about Russia and China money October 23, 2020
In the final debate, the candidates accuse each other of being involved with China and Russia deals.
Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children October 23, 2020
The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say.
Barbara Blake Hannah: The first black reporter on British TV October 22, 2020
In 1968 Barbara Blake Hannah got a reporting job with Thames Television, but some viewers strongly objected.
Nigeria Sars protest: The misinformation circulating online October 22, 2020
Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.

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