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Hong Kong protest: Pro-democracy activists arrested as Admiralty protest camp is cleared

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have been arrested at the main protest camp at Admiralty, which is now cleared after more…

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Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi receive Nobel Peace Prize awards

Malala Yousafzai and Indian child rights campaigner Kailash Satyarthi have received the Nobel Peace Prize awards. The Nobel committee described…

10 years ago

Typhoon Hagupit downgraded to tropical storm

Hagupit has been downgraded from a typhoon to a tropical storm after crossing the Philippines heading to capital Manila. At…

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Disability activist Stella Young dies in Melbourne at 32

Australian comedian, broadcaster and disability activist Stella Young has died at the age of 32. Stella Young’s family said that…

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Typhoon Hagupit hits eastern Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit has hit the eastern Philippines, toppling trees and power lines and threatening coastal areas with a powerful sea-surge.…

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Typhoon Hagupit: Half a million people evacuated in Philippines

More than 500,000 people have evacuated their homes as typhoon Hagupit approaches the Philippines. Typhoon Hagupit, which weakened slightly on…

10 years ago

Adnan el Shukrijumah: Al-Qaeda senior leader killed in Pakistan

Top al-Qaeda commander Adnan el Shukrijumah, who was accused of planning to bomb trains in New York and London, has…

10 years ago

Zhou Yongkang: China’s ex-security chief arrested for corruption

China’s ex-security chief Zhou Yongkang has been arrested and expelled from the Communist Party, state media reported. Zhou Yongkang is…

10 years ago

Typhoon Hagupit: Tens of thousands of people seek shelter in Philippines

Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines have sought shelter as powerful Typhoon Hagupit heads towards the country. Typhoon…

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King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand cancels public appearance on his 87th birthday

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has cancelled a public appearance to mark his 87th birthday, on medical advice. The news…

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