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Hong Kong police arrest Tiananmen vigil organisers

This follows refusal by pro-democracy group to cooperate with national security investigation

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France begins marathon trial over Nov 2015 Paris attacks

Suicide bombing, gun assault nation’s worst post-war atrocity

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[UPDATED] Senator Lacson first to declare 2022 run for Philippine presidency

73-year-old ex-police chief will have Senate speaker as running mate in veep contest

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Bolsonaro attacks courts, elections at Brazil rallies

President warns supporters their ‘democracy’, ‘freedom’ at risk

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‘Enough Covid-19 vaccines to cover global population by year-end’

Even if rich countries jab children, at least 1.2 bil doses remain for poor nations, say industry heavyweights

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US ‘concerned’ by Taliban govt make-up but will look at ‘actions’

State Dept also renews call for regime to offer US citizens, outward-bound Afghans safe passage

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Top Mexico court rules criminalising abortion unconstitutional

Unanimous vote paves way for women to access procedure without fear of prosecution, imprisonment

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Biden warns of climate change ‘code red’ in visit to storm damage

Listen to what scientists, experts are saying, urges US president

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French firm Lafarge loses ruling in Syria ‘crimes against humanity’ case

Cement giant accused of paying millions to jihadist groups including IS to keep factory running

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Taliban names Afghan govt headed by UN-sanctioned veteran

Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund leads administration, with movement co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar as his deputy

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Japan orders 150 million doses of Novavax Covid-19 vaccine

Local firm Takeda to manufacture formula for distribution early next year

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HRW calls for Egypt sanctions over ‘extrajudicial executions’

At least 755 people killed in 143 alleged shoot-outs, only 1 suspect arrested, notes rights group

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Pro-Bolsonaro protesters break down Brasilia police blockade

Supporters threaten to invade National Congress, Supreme Court buildings