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Japanese emperor Akihito first to resign in 200 years

Japanese emperor is set to abdicate in 2019, aged 85 and his son will ascend the throne a day later

Kim Jong-nam had antidote to VX nerve agent, learns court

Pyongyang's leader's brother had 12 doses of atropine when he was swabbed with VX nerve agent

China sending envoy to North Korea after talks with Xi Jinping

A senior Chinese diplomat will be visiting the North on Friday, a week after...

A senior Chinese diplomat will be visiting the North on...

[WATCH] Australia: PM calls for marriage equality by Christmas

After an 'overwhelming' 61.6% vote in favour of same-sex marriage,...

After an 'overwhelming' 61.6% vote in favour of...

[WATCH] Zimbabwe: military seizes capital to 'target criminals'

The capital of Harare has temporarily been seized by military, with the aim of...

The capital of Harare has temporarily been seized by...

Iraq: law could legalise marriage for children as young as nine

The proposal, said activists, would be 'catastrophic for women's...

The proposal, said activists, would be 'catastrophic...

Nigeria: deadly mass forced evictions leave 30,000 homeless and 11 dead

Amnesty International have called on Nigerian authorities to halt a violent and ruthless campaign of demolitions and forced eviction taking place in Lagos State

Amnesty International have called on Nigerian authorities...

Sexual harassment reports rise by 30% in France after Weinstein scandal

The rise is believed to have been prompted by victims feeling empowered by campaigns such as #MeToo

The rise is believed to have been prompted by victims...

Madagascar's 'worst plague outbreak in 50 years' is finally on the decline

For the first time since August, there has been a clear decline in new cases

For the first time since August, there has been a clear...

Secret Twitter correspondence between Donald Trump Jr and Wikileaks released

In released Twitter conversations, it has come to light that Wikileaks attempted to convince Trump Jr to ask his father to place Julian Assange as Australian...

In released Twitter conversations, it has come to light...

British parliament to be given vote on Brexit deal

Secretary of state for exiting the EU David Davis has told UK MPs the...

Secretary of state for exiting the EU David Davis has told...

Australia: girl, 8, dies in drag racing crash

Anita Board, who celebrated her eighth birthday just a couple of days prior,...

Anita Board, who celebrated her eighth birthday just a...

[WATCH] Bob Geldof renounces Dublin honour in Aung San Kyi protest

Frontman of Boomtown Rats and activist Bob Geldof said he does not want to be...

Frontman of Boomtown Rats and activist Bob Geldof said he...

North Korean soldier shot by his own troops while defecting to South

A soldier was shot while defecting to South Korea on Monday, amidst a joint...

A soldier was shot while defecting to South Korea on...

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Meeting between Trump and Philippines president Duterte barely touches on 'human rights'

US President Donald Trump said he had a 'great relationship' with Philippines president, as he praised him for his bloody crackdown on the war on drugs

US President Donald Trump said he had a 'great...

At least 16 dead after boat capsizes in India

According to police, 38 people were on board a vessel which capsized because of...

According to police, 38 people were on board a vessel which...

[WATCH] Former Lebanon prime minister says he is 'free' in Saudi Arabia

Saad Hariri, former Lebanese prime minister has pledged that he would be returning to Beirut in a matter of 'days', eager to dispel reports that he has...

Saad Hariri, former Lebanese prime minister has pledged...

Thousands march in LA in support of sexual assault victims

The #MeToo campaign has exposed the sheer extent of abuse and sexual harassment...

The #MeToo campaign has exposed the sheer extent of abuse...

Update 2 | Iran-Iraq border: death toll rises to 402 making it deadliest earthquake of 2017

More than 402 people have been killed and 6,650 injured after a powerful quake struck the border region at around 9:20pm (local time)

More than 402 people have been killed and...

EU Brexit negotiator: Everyone needs to plan for collapse of talks

Michel Barnier said that while a no-deal scenario wanted to be avoided, it...

Michel Barnier said that while a no-deal scenario wanted to...