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Socceroos chase creative response against Indonesia

Socceroos chase creative response against Indonesia

After a horror loss to Bahrain in their latest World Cup qualifier, the Socceroos want to show they can get creative and respond against Indonesia.

Fit-again Baccus eyes Socceroos impact in Jakarta

Fit-again Baccus eyes Socceroos impact in Jakarta

Fit-again Baccus eyes Socceroos impact in Jakarta

Fit-again Baccus eyes Socceroos impact in Jakarta

Midfielder Keanu Baccus is keen to make an impact in Indonesia after a hamstring injury ruled him out of the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier loss to Bahrain.

Pope Francis warns against religious extremism

Pope Francis warns against religious extremism

Pope Francis warns against religious extremism

Pope Francis warns against religious extremism

On the first day of his tour of Indonesia, the pope has warned against religious extremism, saying it distorts religious beliefs through deception and violence.

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More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan

More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan

Separatist militants in Pakistan have killed more 70 people in attacks on various sites including police stations, railway lines and highways.

More than 50 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan

More than 50 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan

At least 51 people have been killed following a spate of militant attacks in Pakistan's province of Balochistan.

Two Pakistan bus accidents kill at least 34 people

Two Pakistan bus accidents kill at least 34 people

Two separate bus accidents hours apart in Pakistan have left at least 34 people dead and dozens more injured, officials say.

Protests rage in Indonesia over political manoeuvres

Protests rage in Indonesia over political manoeuvres

Anger at outgoing President Joko Widodo has continued in Indonesia, even after MPs ditched a bill that would strengthen his influence after he leaves office.

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Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Medical professionals shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the nation.

Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM

Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM

Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM

Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM

Thailand’s king has approved Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country’s new prime minister.

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic

Medical professionals have shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the country.

Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of divisive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister.

Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate damage

Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate damage

Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate damage

Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate damage

There are no immediate reports of fatalities or damage after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 34km off Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien.

Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

Women have marched across India in their hundreds of thousands as outrage and the demand for justice grew following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

Thai court dismisses PM over cabinet appointment

Thai court dismisses PM over cabinet appointment

Thai court dismisses PM over cabinet appointment

Thai court dismisses PM over cabinet appointment

The Thai Constitutional Court has further shaken up the country's politics by removing Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethical violation.

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Deposed Bangladeshi PM Hasina accused in murder case

Bangladesh's former prime minister, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is being investigated for murder.

Bangladesh chief justice, bank chief quit amid protests

The shake-up of government officials in Bangladesh continues as the chief justice resigns after protesters warned him of "dire consequences" if he did not.

Restoring law and order a priority: Bangladesh govt

First on the agenda for Bangladesh's new caretaker government is tackling law and order in the country following weeks of deadly unrest.

Nobel laureate Yunus back in Bangladesh to lead govt

Bangladesh’s next leader Muhammad Yunus has arrived home to take office as he looks to rebuild the country following a deadly anti-government uprising.

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Bangladesh interim govt expected to be finalised soon

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will head Bangladesh's interim government, and protest leaders expect the remaining members are close to being finalised.

Bangladesh’s parliament dissolved after PM resigns

Bangladesh's president has dissolved parliament, paving the way for new elections after prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid violent unrest.

Bangladesh PM Hasina quits amid widening unrest

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country as protesters stormed her official residence, ending her 15 years in power.

Deadly clashes as Bangladesh government imposes curfew

Thousands of people are protesting in Bangladesh's capital to demand justice for more than 200 students and others killed during recent demonstrations.

Death toll from landslides in India rises to 194

The search continues for survivors of landslides in southern India that killed at least 194 people, but hopes of finding the almost 200 missing are fading.

India landslide death toll rises to 151, amid search

Landslides triggered by torrential rain in southern India have killed more than 150 people as the search for survivors continues.

More than 90 people killed in India landslides

Landslides triggered by torrential rain in southern India have killed at least 93 people and left many more injured.

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