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More than 50 people have been killed in a blast at a coal mine in the central Chinese province of Shanxi that trapped dozens more.
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10 injured in severe turbulence on Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong
Ten passengers and crew members were injured when a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong encountered turbulence early on Saturday morning, with…
How can Hong Kong help mothers of infants reverse falling breastfeeding rate?
For Hongkonger Annyee Chan, the decision to stop breastfeeding her son at eight months was a pragmatic response to a city that often feels at…
Whiplash in Taiwan? How Donald Trump’s blunt warning collides with a historic call offer
Donald Trump’s blunt warning that he was not looking to have “somebody go independent” after his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has reignited debate…
Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo draws crowds over resemblance
A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, drawing crowds of curious…