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UN Security Council ‘strongly’ condemns Myanmar violence, civilian deaths

Unanimous statement however has scope, language softened by Myanmar ally China

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US couple arrested in plan to join IS in Yemen

James Bradley, 20, and Arwa Muthana, 29, stopped while boarding cargo ship in New Jersey

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New Zealand moves to strip businessman of knighthood over child porn

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's office launches action to remove honour from Ron Brierley

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YouTuber twins plead guilty over ‘bank robber’ prank

October 2019 stunt saw Uber driver being held at gunpoint by police

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Under-fire Macron announces school closures to curb Covid-19 surge

French PM continues to defend decision not to impose third lockdown in January

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Seoul proposes co-hosting 2032 Olympics with Pyongyang

South Korea submits bid following regulatory authority’s announcement of Brisbane as preferred host

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UN envoy urges action to prevent Myanmar ‘civil war’

'Bloodbath imminent', special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener tells Security Council

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Child among 4 killed in California shooting

Suspect shot by police, taken to hospital

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Diplomatic allies Taiwan and Palau begin coronavirus travel bubble

Around 100 Taiwanese tourists head for their first trip overseas in a long time

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Australia’s Brisbane lifts snap virus lockdown ahead of Easter

Masks will be mandatory in public spaces, while restrictions on gatherings, dancing to remain in place

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9 veteran HK activists convicted over 2019 democracy rallies

Verdict handed down to 7 today; 2 others previously entered guilty plea

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15 mil doses of J&J Covid-19 jab ruined at US plant

Pharmaceutical giant identifies batch at Baltimore facility run by Emergent BioSolutions ‘that did not meet quality standards’

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China seeks ‘democratic transition’, but no sanctions, on Myanmar

‘Coercive measures’ unconstructive, will only complicate matters, says ambassador