Hong Kong protesters to rally after another night of violence

Hong Kong protesters are to join a global "anti-totalitarianism rally" on Sunday, following another night of violent clashes with police after weeks of pro-democracy unrest in the Chinese-ruled city.

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Bus veers into opposite lane in China, 36 killed

A bus veered into the opposite lane in China on Saturday morning, hitting a truck and killing 36 people, according to an official police notice.

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Mexico's stretched asylum agency needs more resources: U.N. refugee chief

United Nations refugee chief Filippo Grandi asked on Saturday for more resources for Mexico's asylum agency, which has been overwhelmed with applicants after many abandoned plans to migrate to the United States.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.

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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.

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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.

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Brexit: What just happened in the UK Supreme Court?

The prime minister loses this showdown, setting the stage for another Brexit battle in parliament.

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When Greta Thunberg saw President Trump

The Swedish activist didn't appear too pleased when Donald Trump arrived for the UN's climate summit.

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German court rules hangovers are an 'illness'

Judges in Frankfurt said a company selling anti-hangover drinks was making illegal health claims.

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Cimabue: Long-lost €6m artwork found in elderly woman's kitchen

A painting hanging above a hotplate in a home near Paris is a long-lost masterpiece, experts say.

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Ebonixsims: 'Making custom content for gamers like me'

Danielle, aka Ebonixsims, started making custom video game content after struggling to make a 'Sim-self' of herself.

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Afghan voters brave violence as presidential election begins

Voting began on Saturday to elect a president for Afghanistan with more than 9 million Afghan registered voters potentially heading to the polls amid attacks in several cities.

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Explosion occurs near polling station in Afghan city of Kandahar

An explosion occurred near a polling station in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Saturday just an hour after voters began queuing to cast their vote to elect a new president.

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Voting in Afghanistan's presidential election begins

Voting began on Saturday to elect a president for Afghanistan with more than 9 million Afghan registered voters potentially heading to the polls amid fears of violence and fraud.

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Qatar women's marathon sees 40% withdraw

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdraw in gruelling conditions in Doha.

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Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest

A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption.

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China aims to join U.S.-spurned arms treaty as soon as possible

China wants to join as soon as possible an international arms treaty that the United States has spurned, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, adding it was China's responsibility to take part as a member of the international community.

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Trump told Russians in 2017 he was not concerned about election meddling: Washington Post

President Donald Trump told two Russian officials in a 2017 meeting that he was not concerned about Moscow's meddling in the U.S. election, which prompted White House officials to limit access to the remarks, the Washington Post reported on Friday.

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U.S. FAA requiring inspections for cracks on some 737 NG planes

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration late on Friday said it would require operators of some Boeing 737 NG jetliners to conduct inspections for structural cracks and make repairs as needed following the discovery of cracks on a small number of planes.

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Hong Kong protesters set busy schedule ahead of China National Day

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters have set themselves a busy schedule for Saturday, rebuilding "Lennon Walls" of anti-government graffiti and marking the fifth anniversary of the "Umbrella" street movement that gridlocked the city for weeks.

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Trump told Russians in 2017 he was not concerned about election meddling: Washington Post

President Donald Trump told two Russian officials in a 2017 meeting that he was not concerned about Moscow's meddling in the U.S. election, which prompted White House officials to limit access to the remarks, the Washington Post reported on Friday.

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U.S. FAA requiring inspections for cracks on some 737 NG planes

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration late on Friday said it would require operators of some Boeing 737 NG jetliners to conduct inspections for structural cracks and make repairs as needed following the discovery of cracks on a small number of planes.

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'Damning' facts will help sell impeachment probe to divided voters at home, Democrats say

Some moderate Democratic lawmakers who a week ago had little interest in talking about an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump say they are now optimistic they can sell it to voters at home during a recess of the U.S. Congress over the next two weeks.

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