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Four workers dead after being hit by train in JapanThe train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.58 mins agoAsia

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Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in ChinaBoth men are arrested after the alleged assault on a woman at a karaoke bar during a business event.21 hrs agoAsia

At least seven dead in ‘stampede-like’ incident at India temple

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Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands

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Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

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China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeralWhile hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.2 hrs agoAsia

Student killed in Philippines Catholic school shootingThe alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.1 hr agoAsia