Toxic moonshine kills 133 people and leaves hundreds hospitalized in India

At least 133 people have died and more than 200 others have been hospitalized after consuming tainted alcohol in India, officials said.

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I'm not alone, Saudi Prince's tour tells West

It's hard to think of anywhere else in the world right now where Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would get the warm welcome he just had in Asia.

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Toxic moonshine kills at least 94 in India

At least 94 people have died and more than 150 have been hospitalized after consuming tainted alcohol in India, officials said.

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The unconventional president staring down Beijing

On the surface, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen isn't a natural politician.

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Culture of abuse and violence at the heart of some of South Korea's biggest companies

Forced to kneel and assaulted for forgetting to buy ginger. Kicked and spat on for being late. Drenched with water for driving too slowly. Struck on the forehead with a mop handle for seemingly no reason.

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Space probe set to fire 'bullet' into asteroid

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Saudi Crown Prince arrives in China, kingdom's biggest trading partner

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman touched down in Beijing Thursday to begin the last leg of his Asia tour, designed to build relations as the kingdom faces a diplomatic chill in the West.

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North Korean envoy separated from his daughter, former ambassador claims

The daughter of a missing North Korean diplomat who is believed to be seeking asylum in Europe was separated from her parents and returned to Pyongyang, a prominent defector claimed this week.

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At least 59 people killed as fire rips through building in Dhaka

At least 59 people have been killed after a fire tore through a residential building in a historic part of the Bangladesh capital Dhaka, the latest such deadly blaze in the south Asian nation.

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'Cow vigilantes' ignored by Indian authorities: report

Indian authorities have failed to prosecute, and in some cases even helped cover up the crimes of, "cow vigilantes" who murdered Muslims and other minorities, a leading rights group says in a new report.

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Trump to visit Japan twice in months after North Korea summit

Donald Trump will visit Japan twice in the coming months, a US official has told CNN.

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Desperate and alone, Saudi sisters risk everything to flee oppression

The night they fled, Reem and Rawan didn't dare sleep. For weeks, they had helped their mother organize a family holiday, feigning excitement at the possibility of two weeks away from Riyadh, but knowing that if all went to plan, they'd never go back.

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Saudi crown prince gifted golden gun in Pakistan

A delegation of Pakistani senators sprang a surprise Monday during a visit by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, presenting him with a gift of a gold-plated submachine gun.

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South Korea government backtracks after saying K-Pop stars look 'too similar'

South Korea's government has withdrawn guidelines that criticized the "similar appearance" of K-pop stars and aimed to diversify the industry, following an outcry from fans of the wildly popular music genre.

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Facing an aggressive Beijing, Taiwan's president issues a warning to the world

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has sent out a warning to Asia in the face of mounting aggression from Beijing.

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Pair of rare oarfish discovered alive in Japan

Fishermen were stunned to discover two deep-sea fish believed to be ancient harbingers of earthquakes and tsunamis alive in nets in the Japanese island of Okinawa.

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Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan speaks out on Kashmir violence

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has offered to assist with investigations into the deadly bomb attack on a convoy of soldiers in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will run for re-election in 2020

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says she will run for re-election as the island's leader in 2020, despite her flagging popularity and growing hostility from Beijing.

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Former New Zealand leader: 'We need to learn to listen to China'

A former New Zealand prime minister has lavished praise on China as the country's current leader continues to deny reports of a rift between Wellington and Beijing.

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Hong Kong intends to jail vaping offenders

The Hong Kong government wants a blanket ban on e-cigarettes to protect young people, but will it harm the health of smokers hoping to quit?

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Indian troops killed in militant clash in Kashmir

Four Indian army personnel were killed Monday in a gunfight with militants in the Pulwama district of Indian-administered Kashmir, just days after a car bomb was detonated in the same area, killing 40 paramilitary soldiers.

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Saudi crown prince builds ties with Asian powers in an effort to improve image

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has signed agreements worth $20 billion with Pakistan at the start of an Asian tour widely seen as an attempt to bolster ties and improve the kingdom's image after a troubling year.

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Japan's Abe refuses to deny that he nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has refused to deny that he nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in helping to ease tensions with North Korea.

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In the new Malaysia, signs of an older, uglier politics

In a swanky shopping mall underneath Kuala Lumpur's iconic Petronas Towers, a traditional Chinese lion dance is attracting a crowd of delighted shoppers.

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India's fastest train breaks down, day after launch

India's fastest train broke down on its first trip, just a day after being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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