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Why Muslims in India are opposing changes to a property law

November 28, 2024 - 2:46am
Muslim groups say the changes are politically motivated but the government says it is responding to demands for reform.
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Why Muslims in India are opposing changes to a property law

November 28, 2024 - 2:46am
Muslim groups say the changes are politically motivated but the government says it is responding to demands for reform.
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US and China swap three prisoners each in exchange

November 28, 2024 - 2:40am
The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody.
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Chinese companies apologise for 'shrunken' sanitary pads

November 28, 2024 - 1:10am
Chinese women have taken it upon themselves to prove that the length of sanitary pads often fall short of what is advertised.
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Chinese companies apologise for 'shrunken' sanitary pads

November 28, 2024 - 1:10am
Chinese women have taken it upon themselves to prove that the length of sanitary pads often fall short of what is advertised.
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Uniqlo does not use Xinjiang cotton, boss says

November 27, 2024 - 6:47pm
It is the first time the CEO of the chain's owner, Fast Retailing, has directly addressed the issue.
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Uniqlo does not use Xinjiang cotton, boss says

November 27, 2024 - 6:47pm
It is the first time the CEO of the chain's owner, Fast Retailing, has directly addressed the issue.
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Uniqlo does not use Xinjiang cotton, boss says

November 27, 2024 - 6:47pm
It is the first time the CEO of the chain's owner, Fast Retailing, has directly addressed the issue.
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Pakistan security forces accused of pushing man off containers

November 27, 2024 - 1:31pm
Video of a man seen praying then being approached by soldiers has been verified by BBC Verify.
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Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange

November 27, 2024 - 11:26am
The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody.
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Seoul blanketed by heaviest November snow on record

November 27, 2024 - 7:51am
At least one person is reported to have died as a result of the weather, which has also grounded flights.
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Seoul blanketed by heaviest November snow on record

November 27, 2024 - 7:51am
At least one person is reported to have died as a result of the weather, which has also grounded flights.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar leader

November 27, 2024 - 7:33am
Min Aung Hlaing is accused of crimes against humanity in the alleged persecution of Rohingya people.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar leader

November 27, 2024 - 7:33am
Min Aung Hlaing is accused of crimes against humanity in the alleged persecution of Rohingya people.
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India and Bangladesh spar over Hindu monk's arrest

November 27, 2024 - 5:19am
Relations between the neighbours have been tense since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh PM.
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India and Bangladesh spar over Hindu monk's arrest

November 27, 2024 - 5:19am
Relations between the neighbours have been tense since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh PM.
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Imran Khan supporters call off protest after crackdown

November 27, 2024 - 5:18am
Police are reported to have arrested hundreds of supporters of the jailed former prime minister.
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South Korean star's baby scandal sparks national debate

November 27, 2024 - 4:02am
Revelations that the actor had a baby outside marriage have shaken up ideals of the "traditional" family.
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South Korean star's baby scandal sparks national debate

November 27, 2024 - 4:02am
Revelations that the actor had a baby outside marriage have shaken up ideals of the "traditional" family.
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Painting of Māori elder fetches record price in NZ auction

November 27, 2024 - 1:27am
The NZ$3.75m ($2.2m; $1.7m) sale makes it the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand history.
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