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Taliban capture new Afghan provincial capital near Kabul

The Taliban have raised their flags over the city of Ghazni, just 130 kilometres southwest of Kabul. It is the tenth provincial capital taken by the insurgents over a weeklong blitz across Afghanistan.

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Thai police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at Bangkok protest

Riot police fired water cannons, rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters in Bangkok Tuesday as hundreds rallied for democratic reform and against the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Climate

Climate change could force us to rethink sporting calendars

As Tokyo becomes one of the hottest Olympic Games on record, the World Athletics president says we may have to revisit what is possible.

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Nagasaki marks atomic bombing 76 years on

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday called for nations to disarm themselves of nuclear weapons as the country marked the 76th anniversary of the world's second atomic bombing.

Pakistan

Pakistan: Mob attacks Hindu temple after boy, 8, accused of blasphemy

Police have arrested at least 50 people in Pakistan, accused of attacking a Hindu temple in the east of the country.

Japan

Tokyo 2020: Tiny San Marino is the most successful country per capita

San Marino sent five athletes to Tokyo and they're returning home with 3 medals — one silver and two bronzes.

Japan

Summer Olympics say Sayonara Tokyo and Bonjour Paris

After 17 days of sporting action held a year late and with the spectre of COVID-19 hanging over them, the Tokyo Summer Olympics came to an end on Sunday.

Afghanistan

Lawmaker says Taliban enter north Afghan provincial capital

If the city falls, it will be the second provincial capital in as many days to succumb to the Taliban.

Japan

Last day at the Olympics: France takes both handball gold medals

Serbia won the last gold medal in play at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Greece in men’s water polo.

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Bridge in southern Taiwan destroyed by strong floods

A bridge in southern Taiwan was destroyed by strong floods brought on by former typhoon Lupit that has turned into a tropical depression.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: French men win gold in handball, volleyball

It's the penultimate day of action at the Tokyo Olympics. Here's a recap of who won what on Saturday.

Japan

At least 10 people stabbed on a Tokyo commuter train

At least 10 passengers were stabbed with a knife by a man on a commuter train in Tokyo on Friday.

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The second Qingdao Multinationals Summit brings together industry leaders from around the world

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Held under the gleaming and sinuous curves of China Railway Qingdao Expo City, this year’s Multinationals Summit exceeded all expectations, with 10,000 people attending online and in person.