[AlbertC]

Indian police shoot dead four men suspected of Hyderabad rape

The men had been in police custody and were shot near the scene of the crime during a reconstruction

Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
Fri 6 Dec 2019 04.21 GMT

Indian police shoot dead four men suspected of Hyderabad rape

The men had been in police custody and were shot near the scene of the crime during a reconstruction

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‘I will die if I have to’: hunger striker leads renewed fight against rape crisis in India

Government inaction drives Swati Maliwal of Delhi Women’s Commission to take a stand

Hannah Ellis-Petersen
Sat 7 Dec 2019 16.35 GMT

‘I will die if I have to’: hunger striker leads fight against rape crisis in India

Government inaction drives Swati Maliwal of Delhi Women’s Commission to take a stand

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Aung San Suu Kyi heads to The Hague for Myanmar genocide showdown

Peace prize winner will lead her country’s defence against claims at court in Netherlands

Owen Bowcott Legal affairs correspondent
Sun 8 Dec 2019 09.48 GMT

Aung San Suu Kyi heads to The Hague for Myanmar genocide showdown

Peace prize winner will lead her country’s defence against claims at court in Netherlands

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Indian parliament approves citizenship bill, sparking protests

Protesters in India's ethnically diverse northern regions clashed with police, as the contentious bill passed the upper house of parliament. Muslims would be excluded from the fast-track citizenship laws.

Indian parliament passes citizenship bill, sparking protests – DW – 12/11/2019

Protesters in India's ethnically diverse northern regions clashed with police, as the contentious bill passed the upper house of parliament. Muslims will be excluded from the fast-track citizenship laws.

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Citizenship Amendment Bill: India calls in army to Assam and Tripura states

The army has been called into north-eastern India, after thousands of people defied curfews to protest against a new citizenship bill.

Citizenship Amendment Bill: Two dead as violence intensifies in Assam and Tripura

Violent protests have intensified in north-eastern states over a controversial citizenship bill.

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Thousands join biggest protest in Bangkok since 2014 coup

Thai anti-government rally held in response to ban on Future Forward opposition party

Reuters
Sat 14 Dec 2019 13.26 GMT

Thousands join biggest protest in Bangkok since 2014 coup

Thai anti-government rally held in response to ban on Future Forward opposition party

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Rohingya fury at Aung San Suu Kyi’s genocide denial to world court

Muslim victims of Myanmar ‘clearances’ voice outrage as peace prize winner dismisses atrocity charges

Owen Bowcott
Sat 14 Dec 2019 14.15 GMT

Rohingya fury at Aung San Suu Kyi’s genocide denial to world court

Muslim victims of Myanmar ‘clearances’ voice outrage as peace prize winner dismisses atrocity charges

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The hunt for Jho Low: is net closing on 1MDB’s billion-dollar whale?

• It’s been a tough year for the fugitive Malaysian businessman Low Taek Jho, accused of one of the biggest frauds ever
• He’s given up US$1 billion in assets and now his former BFF Najib Razak has thrown him under the bus. Still, he has his freedom – but for how long?

Who is Jho Low?

2019 has been tough for the fugitive financier. He’s given up US$1 billion in assets and now his former BFF Najib Razak has thrown him under the bus. Still, he has his freedom … but for how long?

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Protests in India over citizenship law turn deadly

Emotions in India are running high with many angry over a controversial bill passed by the Indian government. Police reportedly killed four demonstrators in Assam state, and people torched cars and staged protests.

Deadly protests in India over citizenship law – DW – 12/15/2019

Emotions in India are running high with many angry over a controversial bill passed by the Indian government. Police reportedly killed several demonstrators in Assam state, and people torched cars and staged protests.

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Citizenship Amendment Act: India PM Modi appeals for calm as protests grow

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for calm as violent protests against a new law on illegal migrants entered a fifth day.

Large demonstrations are taking place in the capital Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata (formerly Calcutta).

Monday's protests came a day after clashes between police and protesters in Delhi left at least 50 injured.

India PM plea for calm as citizenship unrest rages

The law lets migrants fleeing religious persecution claim citizenship - but not if they are Muslim.

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[AlbertC]

Hiroshima buildings that survived atomic bomb to be demolished

The Japanese city of Hiroshima plans to knock down two buildings that survived the 1945 atomic bomb - but some locals want them preserved as landmarks.

Hiroshima buildings that survived atomic bomb to be demolished

The city says the buildings, built in 1913, are unsafe - but some locals want them preserved.

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Citizenship Act protests: Three dead and thousands held in India

Three people have died in India and thousands have been detained amid demonstrations against a controversial new citizenship law.

Citizenship Act protests: Three dead and thousands held in India

Three people die amid protests against a new law which offers Indian citizenship to non-Muslims.

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Indian state shuts down internet ahead of protests

Authorities in India's most-populous state are bracing for further protests after Friday prayers. At least 16 people have been killed in the state, most of them shot dead.

Indian state kills internet ahead of protests – DW – 12/27/2019

Authorities in India's most-populous state have been bracing for protests after Friday prayers. At least 16 people have been killed in the state, most of them shot dead.

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India orders Norwegian to leave country for protesting

A 71-year-old tourist has said she was asked to fly home after taking part in rallies against a new Indian citizenship law. A German student also left the country this week as protesting violates India's visa rules.

Norwegian ordered to leave India for protesting – DW – 12/27/2019

A 71-year-old tourist has said she was asked to fly home after taking part in rallies against a new Indian citizenship law. A German student also left the country this week as protesting violates India's visa rules.

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Myanmar Rohingya: UN condemns human rights abuses

The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution condemning human rights abuses against Muslim Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar.

Myanmar Rohingya: UN condemns human rights abuses

The UN General Assembly passes a resolution calling on Myanmar to stop hatred towards minorities.

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North Korea to develop new 'strategic' weapon: Kim

Kim Jong Un has declared that "the world will witness a new strategic weapon" in the near future. The North Korean leader has said that Pyongyang will no longer abide by its earlier nuclear promises.

North Korea to develop new 'strategic' weapon: Kim – DW – 01/01/2020

Kim Jong Un has declared that "the world will witness a new strategic weapon" in the near future. The North Korean leader has said that Pyongyang will no longer abide by its earlier nuclear promises.

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