Indian rival royal factions clash outside palace
Indian government officials took temporary control Tuesday at a luxurious hilltop palace in Rajasthan after arguments between rival royal brothers sparked clashes between stone-throwing loyalists outside its fortified gates.
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Equity markets retreat, dollar gains as Trump fires tariff warning
Stock markets fell and the dollar rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump warned he would impose huge new tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada on his first day in office, dealing a blow to hopes of a more moderate approach to trade policy.
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Manga adaptation 'Drops of God' nets International Emmy Award
French-Japanese mini-series "Drops of God" won the International Emmy Award for best drama series on Monday night.
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China's Huawei launches 'milestone' smartphone with homegrown OS
Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday launched its first smartphone equipped with a fully homegrown operating system, a key test in the firm's fight to challenge the dominance of Western juggernauts.
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Philippine VP denies assassination plot against Marcos
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday denied she was plotting to kill President Ferdinand Marcos, saying her comments that sparked a government probe only reflected "consternation" with her one-time ally.
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Four Pakistan security forces killed as ex-PM Khan supporters flood capital
Pakistani protesters demanding the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday killed four members of the nation's security forces, the government said, as the crowds closed in on the centre of the capital.
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Hong Kong's legal battles over LGBTQ rights: key dates
Hong Kong's LGBTQ community has long resorted to the courts to fight for equality and rights protection -- and that strategy has gradually paid off over the past decade.
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US lawmakers warn Hong Kong becoming financial crime hub
US lawmakers urged the government Monday to rethink banking ties with Hong Kong, citing its "increasing role" in money laundering, sanctions evasions and reported funneling of banned technology to Russia.
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Compressed natural gas vehicles gain slow momentum in Nigeria
Car mechanic Adebola Omotosho has to drive eight kilometres across Nigeria's bustling commercial hub Lagos to fill his tank with compressed natural gas.
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As Arctic climate warms, even Santa runs short of snow
With a month to go until Christmas, Santa Claus is busy preparing, but the warming climate and lack of snow in his Arctic hometown have him worried.
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