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Afghanistan's earthquake death toll crosses 1400

Afghanistan's earthquake death toll crosses 1400

Rescuers are struggling with mountainous terrain as they try to get to remote villages after a major earthquake in Afghanistan that's killed over 1400 people.

Taliban asks for aid as Afghan quake death toll rises

Taliban asks for aid as Afghan quake death toll rises

Taliban asks for aid as Afghan quake death toll rises

Taliban asks for aid as Afghan quake death toll rises

Afghanistan is calling for foreign aid to help relief efforts after a devastating earthquake that claimed more than 800 lives and injured at least 2800.

Afghanistan quake kills 800, at least 2500 injured

Afghanistan quake kills 800, at least 2500 injured

Afghanistan quake kills 800, at least 2500 injured

Afghanistan quake kills 800, at least 2500 injured

A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed hundreds of people and injured thousands more, as a desperate search for survivors continues.

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Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests

Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests

After a week of protests that turned deadly, hundreds of Indonesian students have returned to the streets despite a heavy security presence.

Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs' pay

Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs' pay

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has responded to escalating protests, saying some perks and privileges granted to MPs will be revoked.

Three dead in Indonesia protests as govt building burns

Three dead in Indonesia protests as govt building burns

Protesters in Indonesia have set a regional parliament building alight, with three people killed and five others injured in the unrest.

Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble

Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble

A power struggle has erupted in Bangkok, after Thailand's Constitutional Court ousted Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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Indonesians rage against death of rideshare driver

Indonesians rage against death of rideshare driver

Indonesians rage against death of rideshare driver

Indonesians rage against death of rideshare driver

Indonesians have descended on the nation's parliament to protest the death of a rideshare driver hit by a police vehicle at a violent demonstration.

Thai court sacks PM over compromising phone call

Thai court sacks PM over compromising phone call

Thai court sacks PM over compromising phone call

Thai court sacks PM over compromising phone call

Thailand's prime minister has been removed from office by the nation's constitutional court for an ethics violation in a ruling that could usher fresh turmoil.

Floods kill at least 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

Floods kill at least 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

Floods kill at least 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

Floods kill at least 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

Heavy rains across the Himalayan mountains have killed at least 34 people in the last 24 hours in India.

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has held his first full summit with Japanese leader Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, where they pledged closer co-operation.

Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case

Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case

Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case

Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case

A Thai court has acquitted ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra of insulting the monarchy, the first in a series of key verdicts facing his powerful political dynasty.

Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas

Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas

Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas

Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas

Rescue and relief teams have returned to their posts in flood-hit northwest Pakistan after more heavy rain forced them to take shelter.

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Australia survived a frantic finish in which China missed a game-winning shot to lift the Asia Cup for the third time in a row with a 90-89 victory in Jeddah.

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Dozens injured after quake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia

The Indonesian island of Sulawesi that sits on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, has been hit by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, injuring about 30 people.

More than 300 people dead in Pakistan after floods

Hundreds have been killed in the deadliest downpour of the monsoon season in Pakistan's northwest, with the search on for more missing people.

'Sorrow everywhere': Pakistan floods kill hundreds

The death toll from heavy rain in Pakistan has jumped to over 200 after rescuers recovered dozens more bodies from homes destroyed by floods and landslides.

N Korea threatens reprisals against S Korea-US drills

North Korea says its military has an "absolute mission" to defend national security against the large-scale 11-day drills by South Korea and the United States.

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Modi to visit China for first time in seven years

Donald Trump's unpredictability appears to have helped China and India overcome their niggles, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi planning a visit.

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has flagged a February election, as his country stands at a crossroads amid bickering political parties.

Harris puts gold stamp on Australia's swim world titles

Meg Harris has won the women's 50m freestyle as Australia finished the swimming world titles in second spot on the medal table behind the United States.

Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM

Protesters have rallied in Bangkok to demand the resignation of court-suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Swim ace McEvoy hits fresh heights with world title

Australian swimmers Cam McEvoy and Kaylee McKeown have won gold medals at the world titles in Singapore.

Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Australia have been forced to settle for silver and bronze on an action-packed night of swimming on day six at the world championships in Singapore.

Australia's Chalmers takes freestyle bronze at worlds

Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers has claimed the bronze medal in the men's 100m freestyle at the world championships in Singapore.

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