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Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court

Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court

A suicide bomber detonated his device outside an Islamabad courthouse after trying, but failing, to gain entry to the building.

Delhi car blast investigated as terrorism

Delhi car blast investigated as terrorism

Delhi car blast investigated as terrorism

Delhi car blast investigated as terrorism

Indian police say the explosion of a car in a busy market and tourist area of the capital Delhi killing eight is being investigated as an act of terror.

Fung-wong blows out of the Philippines, eight dead

Fung-wong blows out of the Philippines, eight dead

Fung-wong blows out of the Philippines, eight dead

Fung-wong blows out of the Philippines, eight dead

The death toll from the Philippines' Super Typhoon Fung-wong has risen to eight as the storm barrels towards Taiwan.

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A million displaced as 'super typhoon' hits Philippines

A million displaced as 'super typhoon' hits Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong has made landfall in the Philippines, leaving at least two people dead and forcing more than a million to flee.

One million flee as super typhoon threatens Philippines

One million flee as super typhoon threatens Philippines

One million people are being evacuated as the Philippines braces for another super typhoon, days after Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the country.

Kalmaegi toll at 204 as new typhoon nears Philippines

Kalmaegi toll at 204 as new typhoon nears Philippines

Authorities in the Philippines have urged residents to prepare for Typhoon Fung-Wong, days after storm-weary regions recover from Kalmaegi's devastation.

Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack

Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack

Authorities have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in a mosque attack at a Jakarta high school and are looking into a possible bullying motive.

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Minjee Lee falls off the pace at LPGA's Japan Classic

Minjee Lee falls off the pace at LPGA's Japan Classic

Minjee Lee falls off the pace at LPGA's Japan Classic

Minjee Lee falls off the pace at LPGA's Japan Classic

Australian golf star has fallen eight shots off the lead after a disappointing second round at the LPGA Tour's Toto Japan Classic.

Kalmaegi hits Vietnam as toll rises in Philippines

Kalmaegi hits Vietnam as toll rises in Philippines

Kalmaegi hits Vietnam as toll rises in Philippines

Kalmaegi hits Vietnam as toll rises in Philippines

One death has been reported from Typhoon Kalmaegi in Vietnam, as the Philippines toll from the storm continues to climb.

Aussie ace Minjee Lee in the mix yet again on LPGA Tour

Aussie ace Minjee Lee in the mix yet again on LPGA Tour

Aussie ace Minjee Lee in the mix yet again on LPGA Tour

Aussie ace Minjee Lee in the mix yet again on LPGA Tour

Australian world No.3 Minjee Lee is just three shots off the lead after the first round of the LPGA Tour's Toto Japan Classic.

Emergency declared in Philippines as 241 dead, missing

Emergency declared in Philippines as 241 dead, missing

Emergency declared in Philippines as 241 dead, missing

Emergency declared in Philippines as 241 dead, missing

A state of emergency has been declared in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi left more than 240 people dead and missing.

Typhoon kills 66 in Philippines, heads towards Vietnam

Typhoon kills 66 in Philippines, heads towards Vietnam

Typhoon kills 66 in Philippines, heads towards Vietnam

Typhoon kills 66 in Philippines, heads towards Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 people dead after battering the Philippines, and is forecast to regain strength as it heads for Vietnam.

Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan

Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan

Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan

Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan

The death and injury toll is expected to keep rising after a strong quake shook Afghanistan's mountainous northern Hindu Kush region.

Golden girl Verma inspires India to World Cup triumph

Golden girl Verma inspires India to World Cup triumph

Golden girl Verma inspires India to World Cup triumph

Golden girl Verma inspires India to World Cup triumph

Shafali Verma has proved the hero of India's first Women's World Cup triumph, scoring 87 and taking two wickets to help them beat South Africa in Navi Mumbai.

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Aussie loses WTA final, wins hearts for sportsmanship

Australian Kim Birrell has lost in the Chennai Open final but has been honoured with a special sportsmanship award by the event organisers.

Joint suffers rare blip; Birrell into Chennai final

Maya Joint has missed out on a place in the final in Hong Kong Open but Kimberly Birrell wins epic match to reach decider in Chennai.

Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says

Anthony Albanese is laying the groundwork for a top Chinese official to return to Australia after wrapping up diplomatic talks at the APEC summit.

Aussie Green in the mix at LPGA's Maybank Championship

Australian golf ace Hannah Green remains in contention in outright third entering the final round of the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship in Malaysia.

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APEC wraps up after Trump-Xi agreement on trade truce

APEC nations have vowed greater economic co-operation and integration as they wind up their meeting at a time when global trade faces "significant challenge”.

China's Xi defends free trade as Trump snubs APEC talks

Cina's Xi Jinping has taken centre stage at a gathering of Pacific Rim leaders that's been heavily overshadowed by his trade talks with President Donald Trump.

Aussie Green tied second at LPGA's Maybank Championship

Australian golf star Hannah Green has continued her hot run of form to be equal second through 36 holes at the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpar.

'Un-Australian' night ends ODI World Cup defence

Australia will be without the ODI and T20 World Cup trophies for the first time since 2018, after a scrappy semi-final loss to India in the 50-over tournament.

Green leads Aussie charge at LPGA Maybank Championship

In-form Hannah Green is leading another impressive Australian tilt at the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship in Malaysia.

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

Anthony Albanese is hopeful a hotly anticipated meeting between the world's most powerful leaders will lead to a reduction in trade barriers.

Wolvaardt, Kapp magic powers Proteas to World Cup final

South Africa have crushed England in the World Cup semi-finals with a wonderful captain's knock of 169 from Laura Wolvaardt leading the way.

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