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Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Thousands of demonstrators including from the Roman Catholic church clergy protested in the Philippines on Sunday, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators and officia... Read More


An archaeologist is racing to preserve Sudan's heritage as war threatens to erase its cultural past

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- In a dimly lit office in a corner of the French National Institute for Art History, Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo studies a photograph of pottery made in her country aroun... Read More


Land mine explosion that wounded Chinese man on Cambodia-Thailand border provokes concerns

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- A Chinese man allegedly attempting to cross illegally into Thailand from Cambodia was injured on Saturday when he stepped on a land mine, the Thai army announced, reiterating its ... Read More


Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday, while Sri Lankan officials said deaths f... Read More


Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Japan's beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-... Read More


China's factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- China's factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official survey on Sunday, underscoring challenges for the country's economy despite... Read More


Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- The death toll in Hong Kong's apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed b... Read More


Delhi CM distributes Free LPG connections Ujjwala Yojana 3.0

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta distributed free LPG connections, cylinders and full Ujjwala kits to women beneficiaries under Ujjwala Yojana 3.0, calling it a significant step t... Read More


CAQM's 26 Flying Squads inspect 321 Road Stretches across Delhi to monitor Dust Mitigation Measures

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- As part of the CAQM's (Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas) ongoing enforcement actions to strengthen on-ground monitoring and intensification of dust... Read More


Brilliant Kohli hits 52nd ODI century and India beats South Africa by 17 runs

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI century and India went on to beat South Africa by 17 runs in their series opener on Sunday. Kohli 's 135 off 120 balls powered India to 349-8 in ... Read More