The Chinese island of Hainan and its adjacent province Guangzhou are riding out a super typhoon that’s believed to be the largest in forty years.
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Hamas militants tunnel into Israel to face aerial strike
Israeli forces have released footage of a band of gunman tunneling into southern Israel.
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Manila spared major damage as typhoon strikes
Philippines police say 17 people have died following the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun in the eastern and northern Philippines.
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Large typhoon set to strike Manila
The Philippines government has activated its emergency plans as Typhoon Rammasun, also known as Typhoon Glenda, bears down on eastern coastal areas heading toward the capital, Manila.
NKorea exacerbates neighbour tensions
Approaching the second anniversary of Kim Jong-Il’s death, North Korea is again causing unrest amongst its neighbours.
Palau atoll flattened by super typhoon
The Philippines is on high alert as the super typhoon that’s already devastated parts of Palau heads towards it.
Foreign minister opens Indian Ocean front
The Australian city of Perth is gearing up to play host to a key meeting this week that brings together the 20 countries which border the Indian Ocean.
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Chinese history painted over in fresco farce
Officials are planning to return frescoes at a Qing Dynasty-era temple back to their original form after they were painted over during restorations.
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Trial of China activists a test of reform
The trial of a grassroots group calling for reforms to China’s legal system has been put on hold after they attacked the legality of the court.
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Li-Fi makes light work of the internet
The race is on across the world to rush an illuminating new technology to market.
