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Petropolis: Deadly landslides wreak havoc in Brazilian city

Almost 100 people have died in landslides and flash flooding in the Brazilian city of Petrópolis, officials say.

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Ashutosh Kaushik: Indian actor fighting for the 'right to be forgotten'

How long should you be punished for a mistake?

That's the crux of Indian actor and reality show celebrity Ashutosh Kaushik's petition… Read more

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Vietnam: 170 activists detained and harassed, says report

Human Rights Watch has accused Vietnamese authorities of harassing and detaining more than 170 activists in the past two decades, in a new report.

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Uttar Pradesh: 13 dead after falling into well in Kushinagar

At least 13 people have died after falling into a well during a wedding ceremony in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

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Sydney shark attack: Hunt for great white that killed swimmer

Australian authorities are searching for the white shark that killed a man in Sydney's first fatal attack in 59 years.

Most of the city's… Read more

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UP election: Are women really thriving in Uttar Pradesh as PM Modi claims?

As the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) votes to elect a new government, there's unprecedented attention on women.

UP has a population… Read more

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Herry Wirawan: Indonesian teacher who raped 13 female students jailed for life

An Indonesian boarding school owner who groomed and raped 13 of his female students has been jailed for life by an Indonesian court.

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Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters

Tonga's Prime Minister Hu'akavemeiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says his island nation is trying to rebuild the lives of its people and not just its… Read more