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UN agency, Bangladesh begin survey of Rohingya over return to Myanmar
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2019
» DHAKA: The United Nations' refugee agency and Bangladesh authorities on Tuesday started to consult more than 3,000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to determine if any want to return home, officials said, as a fresh repatriation bid was launched.
Hong Kong leader sees 'way out' of chaos
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she hoped a peaceful weekend anti-government protest was the start of an effort to restore calm and that talks with non-violent protesters would provide "a way out" for the Chinese-ruled city.
Murray falls to Sandgren as singles comeback continues
AFP, Published on 20/08/2019
» WASHINGTON - Andy Murray on Monday fell in the first round of the ATP Winston-Salem Open, where the three-time Grand Slam champion was giving his surgically repaired hip just its second test in singles.
Indonesia police hunt inmates after Papua jail set ablaze
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesian police were hunting on Tuesday for more than 250 inmates who fled a jail in Papua that had been set ablaze a day earlier, during a wave of civil unrest in cities across the country's easternmost area.
Indian Islamic preacher apologises to Malaysians for racial remarks
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: Controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik apologised on Tuesday for making racially sensitive remarks in Malaysia, a day after he was questioned by police for hours over the comments.
Gamers risk health in bid to be eSports millionaires
AFP, Published on 20/08/2019
» SHANGHAI - A record $33.5 million is up for grabs but professional eSports players like those competing in The International in Shanghai this week pay a physical price with deteriorating eyesight, digestive problems and wrist and hand damage.
Twitter, Facebook accuse China of HK discord campaign
AFP, Published on 20/08/2019
» HONG KONG - Twitter and Facebook have accused the Chinese government of backing a social media campaign to discredit Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and sow political discord in the city.
13 killed as tour bus crashes in Laos
Associated Press, Published on 20/08/2019
» A tour bus carrying dozens of Chinese passengers crashed in Laos, killing at least 13, officials said Tuesday.
Huawei dismisses new suspension of 'unjust' US ban
AFP, Published on 20/08/2019
» BEIJING: Huawei on Tuesday dismissed Washington's three-month delay to a ban on US firms selling to the Chinese tech giant and said the decision would not change the fact it had been "treated unjustly".
Japan's Hirohito 'prevented from voicing remorse over war'
AFP, Published on 20/08/2019
» TOKYO: Japan's wartime emperor Hirohito wanted to express his regret and remorse shortly after World War II but the prime minister at the time stopped him, local media reported Tuesday, citing newly disclosed documents.