The date which has both Hong Kong and Beijing on edge

For months, October 1 has loomed over the mass pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong, as a whispered deadline for the ruling Chinese Communist Party to take action to end the unrest.

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Rare Maori cloak pulled from auction after online threats and abuse

A small British auction house has withdrawn from sale a rare Maori cloak which apparently once belonged to a tribal chief, after receiving online intimidation.

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Hong Kongers mark Mid Autumn Festival with protests and a new anthem

Mid Autumn Festival is typically celebrated with lanterns, lion dances and mooncakes, but this year Hong Kong is adding a more recent tradition: protests.

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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation under fire over award to Indian PM Modi

International human rights activists have slammed a decision by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to hand India's controversial Prime Minister an award in recognition of his work to improve sanitation in the country.

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Landmark paternity case challenges Japan's work culture

A 38-year-old Japanese national has filed a lawsuit against his employer for alleged harassment after taking paternity leave, in a landmark case that looks set to challenge Japan's often highly-gendered corporate culture.

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Duterte says Xi offered an oil and gas deal to ignore S. China Sea ruling

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he has been offered a controlling stake in a joint energy deal by Chinese President Xi Jinping in exchange for ignoring an international arbitration in Manila's favor on the South China Sea.

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Taiwan warns citizens not to travel to Hong Kong and China after businessman detained

Taiwan's ruling party has warned citizens against traveling to Hong Kong or China, saying the situation is "severe," after a Taiwanese businessman was detained following a visit to the protest-wracked city.

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