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World Population Day: India will overtake China in 2023, says the UN
New data also suggest the planet will be home to 8 billion people by this November.
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Shinzo Abe: 'It's just so sad' - Mourners attend a vigil for Japan's ex-leader
Mourners streamed into Tokyo's Zojoji temple, three days after Shinzo Abe was shot at an election rally.
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Sri Lanka: First fuel in days trickles through to residents
Residents weary of crisis queue for fuel after huge crowds of protesters force the president to flee.
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India: Police rumble fake 'IPL' cricket league
Police say a gang set up a fake version of the Indian Premier League and fooled Russian gamblers.
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Shinzo Abe killing: Hideo Kojima threatens to sue over false posts
Pictures falsely linking the Metal Gear creator to the killing in Japan were spread online.
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Henan: Violent clashes after hundreds show up for China bank protest
Clashes break out after depositors angry at banks freezing nearly $6bn in funds hold a rare protest.
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Swiggy identifies 'mystery' horse-rider from viral video
A viral video had showed an unknown man on a horse carrying the food delivery company's bag.
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Sri Lanka: President confirms resignation, PM's office says
Protesters occupying the palace have refused to leave until they see Gotabaya Rajapaksa step down.
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Macau shuts down casinos following Covid outbreak
The city has recorded around 1,500 coronavirus cases since mid-June, official figures show.
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Gujarat: The unusual lion sightings on India's beaches
Overcrowding and territory wars are causing a gradual change in lion habitats in Gujarat state.
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The Afghan refugee commanding Ukrainian troops
Jalal Noory was just a child when he escaped Afghanistan's civil wars following the Soviet invasion.
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Sri Lanka: Protesters 'will occupy palace until leaders go'
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa promised to resign in a few days, but protesters are sceptical.
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Inside the presidential house now full of Sri Lankans
Sri Lankans have been touring the luxury presidential residence in Colombo after protesters stormed it.
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Tamil Nadu: The Indian man who makes art from sunlight
The artist has thousands of followers on Instagram who love his unique work.
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Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa to resign after palace stormed
Thousands of protesters have been demanding the PM and president quit over the country's economic crisis.
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Shinzo Abe killing: Security was flawed, Japan police say
Japan is in shock after former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech.
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Ireland claim historic rugby win over New Zealand
Ireland emerge victorious from a chaotic game to claim their first win over the All Blacks in New Zealand and level their three-match series.
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Sri Lanka crisis: Protesters swim in president's pool
Demonstrators in the capital Colombo have taken over President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence.
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Americans in the crosshairs of China's spy game
As the West warns of stepped-up spying efforts by China, Americans find themselves in Beijing's sights.
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Haryana: The 105-year-old 'Bolt granny' breaking running records in India
Rambai, who has won over a dozen medals in running competitions, is an inspiration to younger generations.
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