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Turkey vows to back Palestinians despite restoring Israel ties

Decision will allow lobbying of interests, defending rights, says foreign minister

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Indonesia celebrates first independence day at future capital

Workers cheer in unison, ready to ‘develop Nusantara’

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Forced labour, possible ‘enslavement’ in China’s Xinjiang: UN expert

Minorities reportedly subject to agriculture, manufacturing work

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N. Korea fires two cruise missiles: Seoul Defence Ministry

Firing ends month-long lull in Pyongyang’s string of tests

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China’s use of psychiatric hospitals to punish activists widespread: report

Rights group accuses doctors, healthcare system of colluding with authorities

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UN Myanmar envoy begins talks with junta officials

Not clear whether Noeleen Heyzer will try to meet Aung San Suu Kyi

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50,000 arrests made since El Salvador waged ‘war’ against criminal gangs

Government looks to extend emergency powers, which allow detention without warrant

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Aussie ex-PM Scott Morrison defends secret power grab

No personal advantage gained from administering five portfolios, he says

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S. Korea president not worried over plummeting popularity

Yoon Suk-yeol’s approval ratings plunge to a low of 24% in three months

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Thai south sees 11 coordinated attacks in three provinces

Petrol stations, convenience stores set on fire or bombed, injuring three people

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Top Republican Trump critic Liz Cheney loses seat in US Congress

Despite defeat, GOP rebel vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure ex-president never returns to power

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Polish PM says France, Germany run EU as ‘oligarchy’

Many European leaders allowed themselves to be ‘seduced’ by Russia’s Vladimir Putin, he says

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Gloves off in Brazil as Bolsonaro, Lula launch campaigns

Incumbent claims rival would usher in ‘communism’, ‘gender ideology’ as country gears up for Oct polls