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Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197

Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197

Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 197 people in Vietnam with 128 others missing.

River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 179 people in Vietnam and forced thousands to flee their homes as a swollen river floods the capital.

Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has some thinking to do after a 0-0 draw with Indonesia compounded a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying.

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Socceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw

Socceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw

The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 draw by Indonesia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification in the balance, and Graham Arnold frustrated.

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

Almost half the population of East Timor has turned out for a mass with Pope Francis at a park synonymous with the country's long struggle for independence.

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

At least 65 people have been killed by landslides and floods in Vietnam as the most powerful storm to hit Asia in 2024 devastates the country's north.

Arnold wants reaction from Socceroos against Indonesia

Arnold wants reaction from Socceroos against Indonesia

The Socceroos stumbled against Bahrain at home and coach Graham Arnold is seeking a positive response when they play Indonesia away on Tuesday.

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Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal

Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal

Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal

Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal

Pope Francis has praised East Timor's recovery after receiving a rapturous welcome to the country, and has also vaguely acknowledged a bishop's abuse scandal.

Socceroos chase creative response against Indonesia

Socceroos chase creative response against Indonesia

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.

More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan

More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan

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

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 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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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