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Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl in 2nd ODI against Australia

The hosts lead 1-0 after a tense two-wicket win in Melbourne on Monday

Four Pakistan soldiers killed in clash with militants: Military

The latest violence took place in the South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Chinese rover finds signs of ancient ocean on Mars

Lead study author Bo Wu cites a variety of features suggesting a past ocean, including pitted cones, polygonal troughs and etched flows

Bid to reframe New Zealand's founding document prompts anger

Critics say the real aim is to unravel education and other programmes for Maori citizens, to divide New Zealanders and to foment identity politics

Philippine coast guard to acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France

The deal is the 'largest so far single purchase' in Manila's ongoing efforts to modernise its coast guard, says official

Indian agency raids offices of sellers using Amazon, Flipkart platforms, say sources

Raids part of investigation into alleged violations of foreign investment rules, say sources

Typhoon Yinxing slams into northern Philippines, thousands evacuated

The typhoon struck the coastal town of Santa Ana and nearby areas, unleashing heavy rain and ripping off parts of houses

Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics

Patients are squeezed two to a bed as cases rise well after the usual season for the potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus

India: Shah Rukh Khan receives threat call; police track location

Earlier this month, Mumbai Police had received a threatening message against actor Salman Khan allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang

Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media