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Japanese manga artist Jiro Taniguchi dies aged 69

One of Japan's best-known manga artists, Jiro Taniguchi, has died aged 69, his publisher has announced.

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India activist Kailash Satyarthi's stolen Nobel medal recovered

A replica of a Nobel medal, which was stolen from the home of Indian child rights campaigner Kailash Satyarthi in New Delhi, has been recovered, police say.

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Cambodia opposition leader Sam Rainsy resigns

Cambodia's charismatic opposition leader, Sam Rainsy, says he will step down "for the sake of his party".

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Japanese manga artist Jiro Taniguchi dies aged 69

One of Japan's best-known manga artists, Jiro Taniguchi, has died aged 69, his publisher has announced.

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Fifty Shades Darker gets critical spanking

The reviews of Fifty Shades Darker are in and err, well... oh dear.

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Nearly 100 bushfires raging in Australia's New South Wales state

Rural areas of Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state have been evacuated as wildfires rage across the state, threatening homes and closing roads.

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Cheating Frenchman sues Uber for tipping off wife about affair

A businessman in southern France is suing ride-hailing company Uber over his wife's discovery of rides he took to see his lover, his lawyer said.

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'Dogs mirror owners' personalities'

The idea that a dog takes on the personality of its owner has received scientific support.

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Baftas 2017: Dev Patel and Emma Stone win awards

La La Land has dominated the Baftas, taking five trophies - including best film and best actress for Emma Stone.

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US halts vetting Nauru refugees for now, Australia says

US officials have stopped screening refugees on Nauru for potential resettlement, Australia has confirmed.

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Delhi Uphaar cinema fire: One year in jail for owner Gopal Ansal

The owner of a cinema hall in the Indian capital Delhi has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection with a fire which killed 59 people.

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Row over Indian textbook that tells children how to kill kittens

An animal rights row has erupted in India over a school textbook which tells children how to suffocate kittens.

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Afghanistan killings: Red Cross halts aid after attack

The International Committee of the Red Cross is halting work in Afghanistan following an attack on its staff which the aid agency said was despicable.

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Row over Indian textbook that tells children how to kill kittens

An animal rights row has erupted in India over a school textbook which tells children how to suffocate kittens.

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Nato has troops 'shortfall' in Afghanistan - US general

The commander of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan has said he needs a "few thousands" more troops to break a stalemate in the war with the Taliban.

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New Zealand to quash historical gay sex convictions

New Zealand has said it will move to quash historical convictions for consensual sex between men.

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Why don't Japanese drivers buy US cars?

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on his way to Washington to meet Donald Trump. The new US president has claimed it is all but impossible for American carmakers to sell their vehicles in Japan.