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Australia's new foreign minister could be a gay, Asian woman
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Brunei says it won't enforce death penalty for gay sex
Brunei has backtracked on enforcing laws introduced last month that would have made sex between men and adultery punishable by stoning to death.
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South Korea Says N. Korea Fired Short-Range Missile: Joongang
North Korea has fired a short-range missile eastward from the city of Wonsan on its east coast, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.
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Thai king Vajiralongkorn marries 'bodyguard' making her queen
The king of Thailand has married the deputy head of his personal security detail, and given her the title of queen, a royal statement has said.
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Sri Lanka cracks down on Muslims
Saudi Women Prepare To Drive As Ban Nears End A week after Sri Lankan suicide bombers left more than 250 people dead, the reeling nation has banned all kinds of face clothing.
Sri Lanka attacks: Death toll revised down by 'about 100'
Sri Lanka has revised down the death toll from Sunday's blasts by more than 100, to "about 253", the health ministry says.
Pregnant wife of Sri Lanka bomber detonates suicide vest during raids, killing her children and three police officers
The pregnant wife of a Sri Lankan suicide bomber has detonated a suicide vest as police raided her home, killing herself and her children.
Kim Jong-un in Russia for Vladimir Putin summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in the far east of Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin.
Mass funerals mark Sri Lanka's day of mourning
As Sri Lanka buries its dead, grief turns to anger amid reports that authorities were warned about possible attacks.
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‘This bloody day is our reward to you’: Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka massacre
Islamic State has officially claimed responsibility for the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka via its al-Amaq news agency.
Sri Lanka attacks: British dad's tribute to 'amazing' family
A British husband has paid tribute to his "wonderful" wife and their two "amazing" children who were among the 290 victims of a wave of bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.
How the deadly Sri Lanka attacks unfolded, one by one
In the space of just 20 minutes, six devastating and co-ordinated bomb blasts shattered the morning peace around Sri Lanka.
'There was utter chaos': Sri Lanka left reeling after wave of bombings
More than 200 dead and hundreds more wounded as churches and luxury hotels targeted in series of attacks on Sunday
Kabul attack: Explosion and gunfire near ministry building
Gunmen attacked the Afghan ministry of information in the centre of the capital Kabul, officials said.
North Korea test fires new tactical guided weapon - state media
North Korea says it has test-fired a new type of "tactical guided weapon".
Modi's India: A growing economy but not enough jobs
Here's a look at the Indian leader's record so far.
Ripple effect from Brunei’s crackdown
There are fears Brunei’s shocking crackdown on gay people could have consequences beyond its borders.
Brunei sultan’s salacious family secret
The Sultan of Brunei has a family secret: His brother Prince Jefri has spent billions and had a luxury yacht with a salacious name.
Inside the insanely decadent life of the Sultan of Brunei
The Sultan of Brunei is living a fantastically extravagant life, with a fortune that’s said to grow by $147 every second.
Brunei urges tourism after introducing death penalty for homosexuality
Facing a worldwide backlash to new laws that mean gay people can be stoned to death, Brunei has launched a bold campaign.
