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Myanmar

Tillerson calls for Rohingya probe

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has called for a credible investigation into reports of human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims by Myanmar's security forces.

15/11/2017

USA

Should Trump have unchecked nuclear powers?

A Senate committee questions the process for launching a nuclear attack - for the first time in over 40 years.

14/11/2017

Canada

Former international hockey captains have baby

Couple annonced birth on Instagram

14/11/2017

USA

The new Barbie ... with a hijab

The doll is a replica of the Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad

14/11/2017

USA

US holds naval drill in South Korean peninsula

Donald Trump's 12-day tour of Asia has not lessened tension between the US and North Korea. Events took a personal turn over the weekend with the two leaders trading personal insults.

13/11/2017

Philippines

Duterte sings Trump's praises: and the feeling is mutual

A much-anticipated bilateral between the two leaders at the ASEAN summit sidesteps difficult discussions about Duterte's bloody war on drugs.

13/11/2017

Vietnam

Trump shifts stance on Russia election meddling

He says he believes US intelligence agencies on the issue but still wants to get on with Russia

12/11/2017

USA

Watch: Truck thief suspect leads police on dramatic chase

Officers’ bid to stop man near Oklahoma City was like something out of a film.

11/11/2017

USA

Comedian Louis C.K. admits sexual misconduct claims are true

It follows a series of allegations by women, dating back 15 years

11/11/2017

USA

Ex-Trump aide Flynn rejects 'kidnap cleric plot' reports

US media says Flynn is being probed over an alleged plan to return a dissident cleric to Turkey in return for millions of dollars

11/11/2017

Vietnam

APEC summit: 'TPP' free trade push continues despite Trump withdrawal

Trump used the summit to reiterate his vision of 'America First'

11/11/2017

USA

Russian cyber meddling 'deflected scandalous news about Trump' - AP

Russian cyber meddling 'actively distracted attention' away from critical online media about Donald Trump, AP finds.

10/11/2017

World News

Euroviews. View: Defending the liberal world order

The only way to protect the liberal world order is for powers, beginning with the EU, to step into the breach, writes Guy Verhofstadt

10/11/2017

Vietnam

Stage set at APEC summit for Trump-Putin meeting

The pair previously met at a G20 summit in Hamburg in July

10/11/2017

USA

Actor Steven Seagal accused of harassment by Portia de Rossi

The actress said Seagal unzipped his trousers during an audition

10/11/2017

USA

Mexican national executed in the US

A Mexican national on death row in the US, has been executed despite Mexican authorities pleading for his life to be spared

09/11/2017

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Filipinos protest against Trump visit

Protesters demonstrate against Trump visit to Philippines.

09/11/2017

USA

Facebook trials asking users for nude photos to combat revenge porn

Technology being piloted in Australia will require users to send the images to themselves via messenger

08/11/2017

USA

How easy is it to purchase a firearm in the US?

What regulations are in place in which states in the US - can anyone walk into a shop and buy a gun?

08/11/2017

Cult

Grammy winner Seal pays tribute to Sinatra, Fitzgerald and Cole in new album

British artist, Seal, best known for his 1990's soul and R&B hits, pays tribute to jazz and swing legends in his new album, 'Standards'.

08/11/2017