Indian man cuts pregnant wife's belly 'to check gender'

A man from Uttar Pradesh arrested after he allegedly slashed his wife's stomach with a sickle to check gender of baby.

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Vatican, China prepare to renew historic deal, angering US

Pope Francis has reportedly approved a two-year renewal of the deal on the appointment of bishops vetted by the Vatican.

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Rescue underway to save 270 whales stranded in Australia

Scientist says up to a third of the stranded animals may already be dead as 'challenging' rescue operation kicks off.

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Trump to name Supreme Court pick at end of week

Contentious Senate hearing looms as Republican president looks to solidify conservative majority on highest court.

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No sign of US, China as global vaccine plan gathers momentum

The COVAX initiative pools resources to ensure poorer nations will have access to any life-saving future vaccine.

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US COVID-19 deaths near 200,000, one in five of global toll

Health experts forecast that COVID-19 fatalities in the US could reach 378,000 by the end of 2020.

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Rivalries challenge UN as it marks 75 years since founding

Calls for reform and cooperation as pandemic, US scepticism and growing US-China tensions undermine int'l organisation.

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Canadian rights groups urge Trudeau to end Saudi arms sales

Open letter comes after UN named Canada as one of the countries 'perpetuating the conflict' in Yemen with arms sales.

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Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months as India COVID-19 cases soar

Mughal era monument set to reopen to visitors, even as the pandemic continues to accelerate in India.

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Succession and Watchmen take awards at pandemic-hit Emmys

Award show to recognise television's best was scaled down because of COVID-19, with some stars joining from their sofas.

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India: Deadly building collapse near Mumbai, many feared trapped

At least eight dead and 20-25 people feared trapped after three-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi.

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Plaque installed by Thai protesters near palace removed

The plaque featured the three-fingered salute of the protest movement and said Thailand belonged to its people.

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UK at a COVID-19 'tipping point' as a second lockdown looms: Live

Mayor of London urges quick action to stop coronavirus resurgence; Myanmar's stay-at-home order for Yangon takes effect.

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Why the Indian state is now scared of the Kashmiri Shia

Kashmiri Shia youth are negotiating their own space within the Kashmiri struggle.

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The Mortician of Manila: Inside the Philippines' 'war on drugs'

A funeral parlour in Manila becomes a window into the lives and deaths shaping President Duterte's 'war on drugs'.

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Ginsburg death brings abortion rights urgency to US election

Supreme Court vacancy will bring social issues into greater focus in campaigns so far dominated by coronavirus and race.

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Thai demonstrators challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate

Protest leaders submit their demands for reforms to police as they announce a major strike in October.

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Iran urges defiance of sanctions as US threatens 'consequences'

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif denounces US 'bullying' hours before unilateral US deadline to reimpose sanctions.

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Brazil, Argentina join coronavirus vaccine alliance: Live news

WHO-backed COVAX will pool resources to purchase and distribute future vaccines; Protesters hit new UK lockdown order.

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Suganomics: Can Japan's new prime minister fix national economy?

An ageing population, huge debts and a recession - we look at the challenges facing Japan's new prime minister.

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