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Coronavirus death toll rises to 25 as China moves to stop spread
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WHO delays declaring China coronavirus’ spread an international emergency
WHO’s emergency committee is to reconvene on Thursday to decide whether a ‘public health emergency of international concern’ is needed to fight the deadly illness.
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China coronavirus: travel ban issued for residents of Wuhan
From 10am on Thursday, all urban buses, subways, ferries and long-distance passenger transport are suspended in the city at the epicentre of the outbreak The notice said ‘citizens should not leave the city unless there are special conditions’
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China needs to show Taiwan respect, says president
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has told the BBC that China needs to "face reality" and show the island "respect".
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Hero Thai cave rescue diver dies
A Thai navy SEAL who helped save 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in a cave has died of an infection he contracted during the rescue operation.
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Japan hangs Chinese man in rare execution of foreigner
Japan has hanged a Chinese man for the high-profile and brutal murder of a family of four, the first execution of a foreigner in 10 years.
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Pyongyang says it conducted a ‘very important test’ at rocket launching site – state media
North Korea has announced it carried out a “test of great significance” to the leadership of the country at the launch site close to the China border, adding that it will help to change the "strategic position" of Pyongyang.
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China responds to shock election result
Hong Kong’s stunning election result was never going to go down well in Beijing. Now, the Chinese government has responded.
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Hong Kong police warn of 'live fire' as stand-off at university continues
Pro-democracy demonstrators holed up in a Hong Kong university campus set the main entrance ablaze Monday to prevent surrounding police moving in, after officers warned they may use live rounds if confronted by deadly weapons.
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K-Pop star Sulli found dead at 25
The K-Pop star, who had retired from girl group f (x) following horrific online abuse, has died.
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A closer look at the arsenal China paraded to stir pride at home — and unnerve rivals abroad
China marks 70 years of Communist rule with a display of military muscle
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China anniversary: Military parade brings out the big guns
China will hold one of its biggest ever military parades on Tuesday as part of its celebrations for 70 years of Communist Party rule, and Beijing is promising to show off a host of new home-grown weaponry.
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Hong Kong students plan to strike as commutes disrupted
The protesters' demands include formally withdrawing an extradition bill that would allow Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China to stand trial.
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Chinese paramilitary forces seen conducting exercises across border from Hong Kong
U.S. State Department concerned about gathering, diplomats downplay it as posturing
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Hong Kong protests: How could China intervene?
Hong Kong is now entering its 11th week of unrest, with increasing outbreaks of violence and strikes causing major disruption.
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Hong Kong protests cripple airport for second day
Flight check-in has been suspended at Hong Kong International Airport for a second consecutive day because of anti-government protests.
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Article 370: India strips disputed Kashmir of special status
India's government has revoked part of the constitution that gives Indian-administered Kashmir special status, in an unprecedented move likely to spark unrest.
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Hong Kong protesters disrupt trains, flights as part of territory-wide strike
Peak-hour morning train travel and international flights in Hong Kong were thrown into chaos on Monday as pro-democracy protesters launched an attempted city-wide strike to ramp up pressure on the financial hub's embattled leaders.
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India orders tourists to leave Kashmir over 'terror threat'
Thousands of people, including tourists and Hindu pilgrims, are leaving Indian-administered Kashmir after local officials issued a security alert.
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North Korea launches third 'projectile' in eight days
North Korea has fired an unidentified short-range projectile twice, South Korean officials say, in the country's third weapons test in just over a week.
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