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Six people killed in violent student protests in Bangladesh

Paramilitary forces are working to keep order across Bangladesh as student and pro-government groups clash over the country's public service hiring policy.
A large mob of people wielding sticks and batons attacks each other

Published: Location: BangladeshTopic: Civil Unrest

Six found dead in luxury Bangkok hotel room after suspected cyanide poisoning

Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals whose bodies were found in a room at a luxury hotel in Bangkok.
Policemen walk inside a hotel.

Published: Location: ThailandTopic: Crime

Flight MH17 was shot down in 2014. Here's what happened to the Malaysia Airlines plane

A decade ago, a Malaysia Airlines plane was shot out of the sky and crashed in eastern Ukraine, killing everyone on board. Here's a brief summary of the MH17 disaster. 
A piece of plane wreckage bearing the Malaysia Airlines livery in a field.

Published: Location: UkraineTopic: Air and Space Accidents and Incidents

'Life of excess': Guo Wengui had a yacht, mansion and Lamborghini but now faces decades in jail

Over a seven-week trial, Chinese business tycoon Guo Wengui is accused of deceiving his followers to put money into bogus investments and using the money to preserve a luxurious lifestyle.
Guo Wengui stands at a podium in a black suit

Published: Location: AsiaTopic: Scams and Fraud

Police say suspect in killing of Australian couple in Philippines 'wanted to get back at the hotel for his dismissal'

The suspect in the killings of Australian couple David James Fisk and Lucita Barquin Cortez and their Filipina companion at at a luxury resort in the Philippines has surrendered.
The couple stand holding a koala
Duration: 47 seconds

Published: Location: PhilippinesTopic: Homicide

Chennai ran out of water in 2019 — and as more shortages loom, it may not be alone

India accounts for 18 per cent of the world's population but has just 4 per cent of the world's water, and the looming shortage is already biting in cities like Chennai. But could other countries like Singapore hold the answer?
Colourful buckets waiting to be filled in Chennai

Published: Location: IndiaTopic: Environment

'It was like a bomb': How the Boxing Day tsunami unfolded 20 years ago

As the sun crested the horizon on Boxing Day 20 years ago, these Australians holidaying in Thailand had no idea their lives were about to be engulfed by chaos. This is what they remember about that day.
A video still of a tsunami wave coming over a wall and sending up a big spray of water. The blue ocean is in the background

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: History

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India Votes 2024: Episode 6

India aspires to be the world's third-largest economy but faces the challenge of high unemployment. Can Modi overcome this challenge? We then delve into the electoral landscape of Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum as the city prepares for polls.

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The horror movie boom dominating the Indonesian box office

Indonesia has one of the fastest growing film markets in the world and it's being driven by a love of horror.
Duration: 5 minutes 45 seconds

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Sumo Sisters: The Japanese women pushing for equality in an ancient sport

In Japan, the ancient sport of sumo is wrestling with how to accept women competitors on an equal footing, challenging deeply held customs and traditions.  
Duration: 29 minutes 48 seconds

Published: Location: Japan

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