After Cyclone Idai, thousands still cut off, many more in need: aid agencies

One month after Cyclone Idai tore through southern Africa bringing devastating floods, aid agencies say the situation remains critical with some communities in worst-hit Mozambique only just being reached with aid.

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Canadian tourist dies after Thailand zipline wire snaps

The attraction in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has reportedly been closed for an investigation.

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Estonian parliament rejects Reform's Kallas as PM in vote

Estonia's parliament as expected voted against Reform Party leader Kaja Kallas as prime minister on Monday with the president now likely to turn to Centre head Juri Ratas to lead the country.

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Indian minister says extreme poverty falling, to end by 2031

India's finance minister said on Monday fast economic growth and rapid urbanization would slash the number of people in extreme poverty by 2021 and end it completely in the decade after that.

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India bans firebrand Hindu from vote campaign for anti-Muslim comment

India's election commission on Monday banned a firebrand Hindu nationalist state chief minister from campaigning for three days to stop him stoking hatred between religious communities in a divisive election that will end next month.

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New best story on Hacker News: 1060-hour image of the Large Magellanic Cloud captured by amateur astronomers

1060-hour image of the Large Magellanic Cloud captured by amateur astronomers
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Jack Ma defends the 'blessing' of a 12-hour working day

Alibaba's billionaire founder sparked intense debate after pressing for a 9am to 9pm working day and a six-day week.

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U.S. denounces "coercion" as China conducts drills near Taiwan

Chinese bombers and warships conducted drills around Taiwan on Monday, the latest military maneuvers near the self-ruled island that a senior U.S. official denounced as "coercion" and a threat to stability in the region.

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U.S. has no timeline for change in Venezuela government, official says

The United States has no timeline for a change in government in Venezuela, a U.S. top official said, but is certain embattled President Nicolas Maduro will not remain in power.

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China says Japan should do more to seek cooperation, not competition

China urged Japan on Monday to do more to follow through on its intention of seeking cooperation with China rather than competition, warning that there was still weakness in their relationship.

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Finland's Social Democrats seek coalition allies as political landscape fragments

Finland's Social Democrats (SDP) embarked on Monday on the complex task of forming a governing coalition, after beating a nationalist, anti-immigration party by a hairsbreadth in the most fragmented election in the country's history.

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Former VW boss charged over diesel emissions scandal

Martin Winterkorn has been charged with fraud over the diesel emissions scandal.

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Former VW boss charged over diesel emissions scandal

Martin Winterkorn has been charged with fraud over the diesel emissions scandal.

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Aboriginal remains returned by Germany to Australia

Australia says the return of the bones and skulls will help "healing and reconciliation".

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Deadly storms leave thousands without power in eastern U.S

Tornadoes, wind gusts of up to 70 mph and pounding hail remained threats early on Monday from eastern New York and into New England, as the remnants of a deadly storm push out to sea, the National Weather Service said.

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Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort to enter plea

A Chinese woman charged with bluffing her way into U.S. President Donald Trump's Florida resort last month is expected to enter a plea in federal court on Monday.

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Jack Ma defends the 'blessing' of a 12-hour working day

Alibaba's billionaire founder sparked intense debate after pressing for a 9am to 9pm working day and a six-day week.

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Factbox: Brexit delayed - What happens next?

Britain's exit from the European Union was postponed by a late night agreement in Brussels last week that gave Prime Minister Theresa May until Oct 31 to persuade parliament to approve the terms of the country's departure.

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Climate change protesters threaten to block central London roads

Environmental protesters are planning to paralyze parts of central London over the next few days by blocking some of the city's busiest streets in a bid to force the government to do more to tackle climate change.

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Pete Buttigieg officially launches his 2020 US presidential bid

The 37-year-old officially launches a campaign that could make him the first openly gay US president.

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Russian priest posted to remote village over wife's 'sin'

A Russian Orthodox priest has been posted to a remote village as punishment for his wife's participation in a beauty pageant.

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UK PM May says no-deal Brexit planning continues - spokesman

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said the government will continue to plan for the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, her spokesman said on Monday.

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Under-18s face 'like' and 'streaks' bans on social media

The UK's data watchdog proposes restrictions on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat among others.

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Sudan crisis: Protest leaders demand end of 'deep state'

Thousands maintain a sit-in outside army headquarters calling for an immediate move to civilian rule.

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