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Taiwan plans to build 66 indigenous jet trainer aircraft to strengthen air defences

The entire fleet is expected to be built by 2026.

Feb 7, 2017

Thailand: Australian man Thomas Keating to be charged over girlfriend's death in jet ski accident

Emily Jayne Collie, 20, was killed when her jet ski collided with Keating's on 5 February off a Phuket beach.

Feb 7, 2017

Thailand

Canada: Woman charged for disposing bodies of 6 infants in storage locker to conceal birth

The cause of death could not be ascertained as the bodies were highly decomposed at the time of discovery.

Feb 7, 2017

Australia: Senator Cory Bernardi defects from government to form new right-wing political party

Bernardi has been critical of the 'moderate' nature of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull-led government

Feb 7, 2017

Philippines: Military says they will not fail Duterte who wants armed forces to aid drug war

The Philippines president recently suspended all police action related to the ongoing drug war.

Feb 6, 2017

Over 50 Isis militants killed in Turkish air raids on Syria's al-Bab city

59 positions held by Isis militants were targeted by the Turkish Air Force and 56 buildings were destroyed.

Feb 6, 2017

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Somalia: al-Qaeda-linked al Shabaab executes 4 men over alleged spying

The men were accused of spying for Somalia's Western-backed government, the US and neighbouring Kenya.

Feb 6, 2017

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Iran test-fires medium-range ballistic missile in apparent violation of nuclear deal

The test comes within a week since President Donald Trump imposed a ban on people entering the US from Iran.

Jan 31, 2017

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UK expects more cold snaps through February and March

The first weekend and second week of February will see strong winds and heavy rains across the country.

Jan 31, 2017

Thousands of demonstrators to take to Downing Street in protest against Trump's travel ban

UK Parliament will debate the US president's state visit and his controversial travel ban on 30 January.

Jan 30, 2017

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Isis chief executioner Abu Sayyaf 'shot dead' in Mosul

Kurdish media reported that the jihadi was killed by 'unknown gunmen' in northern Iraq stronghold

Jan 30, 2017

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Royal Mint producing special commemorative coins to mark 65th year of Queen's coronation

Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate the Sapphire Jubilee of her accession to the throne on 6 February.

Jan 30, 2017

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Bodies of 6 teenagers found at a garden shed in Germany's Arnstein town

Police are investigating the incident to ascertain the cause of death.

Jan 30, 2017

Outrage in Argentina after another baby dolphin died because of selfie-seeking tourists

A similar incident took place in the country in February 2016 that led to the death of an endangered La Plata dolphin.

Jan 28, 2017

Argentina

German man who molested 8-year-old girl multiple times and shared videos online arrested

The accused posted videos and images of the abuse on child porn sites through the darknet.

Jan 28, 2017

PM May headed to Turkey to discuss post-Brexit trade and security deals with President Erdogan

PM May is flying to Ankara from Washington where she met US President Donald Trump.

Jan 28, 2017

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Trump and Putin may discuss Russia sanctions during first telephone call

The US president has said he is in the early stages of considering lifting the sanctions.

Jan 28, 2017

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Berlin Mayor Michael Mueller urges Trump not to build Mexico wall citing Berlin Wall disasters

'I call on the president not to go down the road of isolation,' Mueller told US President Donald Trump.

Jan 28, 2017

Donald Trump

Man charged with hate crime for allegedly abusing and kicking Muslim airline employee at JFK airport

'Trump is here now. He will get rid of all of you,' the man from Massachusetts told the hijab-wearing Delta employee.

Jan 27, 2017

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Indonesian man arrested in Bali of suspected Isis links is former finance ministry official

Triyono Utomo, his wife and three children were arrested on 16 January after his return from Turkey.

Jan 27, 2017

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Articles by Ananya Roy