Taiwan takes aim at China's 'communist spies'
China's claims on the self-governed island have turned more threatening in the past year.
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South Africa crime: Thieves put gun to Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga's head
Even for a country where crime levels are high, an armed attack on a cabinet member is rare.
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Taiwan ex-colonel gets 20 years for spying for China
The retired officer was convicted of recruiting active-duty officers to give China military secrets.
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Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked
The defence minister has been officially removed after not being seen in public since August.
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Russia pledges 'complete support' for Kim Jong Un
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov's ongoing trip to Pyongyang may pave the way for a visit by Vladimir Putin.
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Australia offers $17m payout to jailed Indonesian kids
Over 120 children - some as young as 12 - were detained and accused of people smuggling.
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How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan
China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy.
1970-01-01 08:00
The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison
A Nazi-era law in Germany jails those who can't pay public transport fares. Arne buys their freedom.
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Australian man who faked own kidnapping ordered to compensate police
The Australian came up with the plot to spend New Year's Eve with another woman instead of his partner.
1970-01-01 08:00
Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hollywood strike: Which shows will return after end of writers' strike?
A tentative deal between writers and studios means some favorites could return soon.
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Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country
How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields.
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