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Malaysia court to hear Anwar sodomy appeal in October

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 11:45

Malaysia`s highest court set a late October hearing date for opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim`s appeal of a controversial sodomy conviction that threatens his political career.

UN condemns sexual violence by Iraqi militants

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 11:43

Senior UN officials have condemned "barbaric sexual violence" and "savage rapes" the Islamic State militants perpetrated on minorities in areas under its control.

Chinese police open fire on Tibetan protesters: Rights group

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 11:41

Chinese police have opened fire on Tibetan demonstrators in southwestern China, wounding 10 people, after the Tibetans protested against the detention of a respected village leader, a Tibetan rights group said.

China orders `patriotic` anti-fascist series on TV

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 11:39

China has ordered the country`s television broadcasters to air "patriotic" or anti-fascist series for two months from September, reports said, stepping up its propaganda efforts amid disputes with Japan and ahead of national holidays.

Obama, Hillary mingle on Martha`s Vineyard after foreign policy spat

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 11:36

They may or may not have hugged, but US President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton rubbed shoulders at a party on Martha`s Vineyard after the former secretary of state criticised the foreign policy vision of her one-time boss.

Tear gas fired at protesters after US teen`s death: Reports

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 11:20

Missouri police fired tear gas and smoke bombs at a crowd of protesters demonstrating against the death of an unarmed black teen by an officer, US media reported.

New Gaza truce holding after shaky start

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 11:17

Israel and Gaza militants were holding their fire after a new truce got off to a shaky start, with night-time Palestinian rocket fire followed by Israeli air strikes.

Australian hospital accidentally declares 200 patients dead

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 09:42

An Australian hospital apologised "unreservedly" after sending out notices to the doctors of more than 200 patients telling them they had died instead of being discharged.

Pope sends message to Beijing, but some Chinese barred from South Korea event

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 09:29

Pope Francis arrived in the South Korean capital Seoul after sending an unprecedented message of goodwill to China as he flew over the country that does not allow its Catholics to recognise his authority.

North Korea fires 3 short-range rockets as pope visits South Korea

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 08:50

North Korea fired three short-range rockets off its east coast, South Korea`s Ministry of Defence said, shortly before Pope Francis arrived in Seoul on his first visit to Asia.