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Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

9 hours 22 min ago
Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.
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'Do I stop coming to church?': Tensions run high in multi-faith Sydney

April 17, 2024 - 10:03pm
The stabbing of an Assyrian Christian bishop in Sydney's multi-faith heartland sparks reciprocation fears.
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The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree

April 17, 2024 - 8:22pm
Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy.
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Stabbed Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker

April 17, 2024 - 8:16pm
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged terror attack.
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Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals

April 17, 2024 - 7:39pm
It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year.
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Watch: Volcano in Indonesia spews lava and smoke

April 17, 2024 - 5:02pm
Hundreds of people have been evacuated as Mount Ruang continues to erupt for the second day.
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The Indian election matters for the world. Here’s why

April 17, 2024 - 3:16am
Nearly a billion people are eligible to vote in India’s national election, which is set to begin on 19 April.
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The Indian election matters for the world. Here’s why

April 17, 2024 - 3:16am
Nearly a billion people are eligible to vote in India’s national election, which is set to begin on 19 April.
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Inside Thailand's Casablanca: A town of exiles, revolutionaries and fear

April 17, 2024 - 2:55am
Mae Sot has become an uneasy refuge for Burmese on the run, akin to Cold War-era Berlin or Casablanca.
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China's newest ally in the Pacific goes to the polls

April 17, 2024 - 2:28am
The impoverished Solomon Islands is holding its first election since the country's pivot to Beijing.
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Sydney stabbings: Bondi Junction mall to reopen on Friday

April 16, 2024 - 10:46pm
Security and police presence will be increased when the mall reopens, said the company which operates it.
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Sydney stabbings: Bondi Junction mall to reopen on Friday

April 16, 2024 - 10:46pm
Security and police presence will be increased when the mall reopens, said the company which operates it.
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China's newest ally in the Pacific goes to the polls

April 16, 2024 - 8:31pm
The impoverished Solomon Islands is holding its first election since the country pivoted to China.
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Sydney church stabbing was 'terrorist' attack, police say

April 16, 2024 - 7:43am
A 16-year-old boy is under arrest after a bishop and several churchgoers were injured on Monday.
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Two arrested for firing at Bollywood star's home

April 16, 2024 - 7:38am
Police say the men are gang members seeking revenge on Salman Khan for killing two antelopes in 1998.
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Two arrested for firing at Bollywood star's home

April 16, 2024 - 7:38am
Police say the men are gang members seeking revenge on Salman Khan for killing two antelopes in 1998.
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Hero who confronted stabber promised Australia visa

April 16, 2024 - 4:45am
The prime minister has told "Bollard Man" Damien Guerot he can stay in the country as long as he likes.
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Chinese internet amused by building that looks like sanitary pad

April 16, 2024 - 3:40am
The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.
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Chinese internet amused by building that looks like sanitary pad

April 16, 2024 - 3:40am
The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.
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Lightning and rain kill dozens in Pakistan

April 16, 2024 - 12:29am
Authorities have also warned of landslides and flash floods in the coming days.
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