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Japan emperor to proclaim enthronement in ritual-bound ceremony

Naruhito officially assumed his duties as emperor on May 1, a day after his father became the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in 200 years.

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The British Royal Air Force jet transporting the couple during their five-day tour of Pakistan, was caught in one of the thunderous storms.

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The marches were organised by ANC and Omnium, the region's two biggest grassroots pro-independence groups.

Japan in non-stop search for typhoon survivors; toll at 74

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were "deeply grieving for so many people affected"

Britain, EU enter make-or-break Brexit week

The British Prime Minister Johnson warned his ministers to brace for a cliff-hanger finish to Brexit talks.

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Typhoon Hagibis batters Japan, up to 35 dead

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Nobel season wraps up with Economics Prize

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Prince William, Kate Middleton Pakistan tour: More than 1000 police personnel will act as 'ring of steel'

The details of the itinerary of the royal couple has been kept hidden and will be revealed to the...

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Bookies bet on Greta Thunberg for Peace Prize, experts don't

The 2019 laureate will be revealed at 11:00 am (0900 GMT) at the Nobel Institute in Oslo.

Hong Kong violence prompts debate but no division among protesters

China's leader Xi Jinping warned during a state visit to Nepal that any attempts to split China...

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The explosions come just weeks after two of Saudi Arabia's biggest oil installations were hit

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Japan braces for powerful typhoon Hagibis

Typhoon Hagibis has downgraded from "super typhoon" status, but there is a forecast of maximum...

UK and Irish leaders to meet in bid to break Brexit stalemate

Johnson and Irish leader Leo Varadkar will sit down for conversations following several days of...

Germany shooting livestreamed despite efforts by tech firms

The gunman posted a video of the attack on the Twitch livestream gaming platform owned by Amazon

Trump defends diplomat's wife who ran over and killed British teenager

Donald Trump has refused to send Anne Sacoolas back to the UK to face charges for killing Harry...

Blizzard bans professional 'Hearthstone' player for political speech, employees stage walkout

Employees reportedly protested the company's recent decision to ban a professional "Hearthstone"...

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FBI's use of NSA data violated Americans' right to privacy: FISA Court

The contention has been there ever since Edward Snowden's revelations on NSA's collection of data.

Stolen truck slams into cars in Germany, several injured: Police

Germany has been on alert following several jihadist attacks in recent years claimed by the Islamic...

Prince William, Kate Middleton's website undergoes overhaul, removes Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

The royal couples are splitting charity foundations after the split of households.

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