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Spate of suspected rebel attacks and crackdown by Indian forces since early October leaves 33 people dead in the region.
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Xinjiang’s ‘architecture of repression’ targets Muslim Uighurs
Australian think tank urges probe in China's Xinjiang following allegations of Uighur repression.
China lights Olympic flame ahead of 2022 Beijing Games
The flame travelled to the Chinese capital in a red lantern designed in the likeness of a Han Dynasty tomb artefact.
Bangladesh ruling party rallies for Hindus after deadly violence
Awami League plans series of rallies over next two weeks after one of the country's worst bouts of religious violence.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro should face COVID charges: Senate inquiry
Draft report says president was 'principally responsible' for errors over pandemic that cost thousands of lives.
N Korea confirms test of ‘new type’ submarine-launched missile
State media say the test, the eighth this year, was 'successful' as US urges Pyongyang to refrain from 'provocations'.
‘Squid Game’ frenzy lures new subscribers to Netflix
The streaming giant topped projections, adding 4.38 million subscribers from July to September.
Palestinians condemn Israeli bill giving broad powers to police
Israel moving towards 'over-policing and surveillance' under pretext of curbing high crime rate, Palestinians say.
Love them or hate them: Cryptocurrencies are here to stay
In the latest milestone for the industry, an easy-to-trade fund tied to Bitcoin began trading on Tuesday.
Facebook settles US claims it favoured foreign workers
The social media titan will pay as much as $14.3 million in separate settlement agreements, the US government said.
EU accuses Turkey of ‘backsliding’ on reforms to join bloc
Ankara blasts the European Commission report as based on 'unfair criticisms and baseless claims'.
Freed Palestinian prisoner repeatedly denied entry to Gaza
Nisreen Abu Kmail was denied the permit to enter Gaza because she holds Israeli identification.
Haitian gang demands $1m each for kidnapped US missionaries
Violence, looting, road blockades, armed gangs pose increasing obstacles to humanitarian aid for impoverished nation.
Brent crude closes above $85 a barrel for first time in 3 years
Meanwhile, United States benchmark crude closed at a fresh seven-year high.
No jab, no job? Thousands of American workers could get pink slip
The unvaccinated in the United States face potential job loss as inoculation mandates sweep the land.
US: Taliban will have no access to Afghan central bank reserves
Deputy United States Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said it is essential to maintain US sanctions against the Taliban.
Beirut blast judge summons ex-ministers as pressure mounts
Beirut blast judge continues to pursue political leaders despite Lebanese politicians trying to remove him.
Iraqi protesters demand election recount in Baghdad
Hundreds of Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi supporters protest against 'fraud' and call for a recount of the October 10 vote.
Death toll rises as heavy rains batter northern India
At least 41 killed and dozens missing after heavy rains triggered landslides and flash flooding.
Water crisis plagues tens of thousands in northeast Syria: NGOs
Aid groups say poor water infrastructure and climate change exacerbating existing humanitarian crisis in Syria.