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Nine Dead and Five Missing as Typhoon Mitag Lashes South Korea
An interior ministry report said the storm knocked out power to 48,670 homes and flooded hundreds of homes and other buildings.
UK PM Boris Johnson to Present His New Brexit Plan to Parliament
Boris Johnson is expected in the House of Commons on Thursday to explain the eleventh-hour plan.
'You are Not Going to Destroy Me': Joe Biden Tells Trump After 'Stone-cold Crooked' Remark
The back-and-forth came as Trump, first in a series of tweets and then at a news conference, angrily denounced an impeachment inquiry concerning a July call in which Trump asked Ukraine's president to investigate Biden and his son Hunter.
Singapore's 'Fake News' Law Takes Effect as Critics Call it 'Chilling' Attempt to Stifle Dissent
If an action is judged to be malicious and damaging to Singapore's interests, companies could be hit with fines of up to Simgaporean dollar 1 million (USD 720,000), while individuals could face jail terms of up to 10 years.
Hong Kong Mopped Up After 180 Arrested Within Four Months of Violent Pro-democracy Protests
More than 100 people were injured, Hong Kong's Hospital Authority said, as angry demonstrators took to the streets across the territory, police fired tear gas and water cannon to try to disperse them.
US Judge Rejects Claim Harvard Discriminates Against Asian-American Applicants
The lawsuit was brought by a group hoping to eventually overturn U.S. Supreme Court precedents that allow colleges to consider race as one factor in admissions, so long as quotas are not involved.
Hong Kong Mops up, Braces for Fresh Protests After Demonstrator Shot on China National Day Violence
Secondary schools in Hong Kong were planning a mass class boycott on Wednesday in response to the point-blank shooting of an 18-year-old man that was captured in dramatic video footage.
Mahatma Gandhi's Philosophy of Non-violence Remains Sage Advice, Says Singapore PM
Singapore has been celebrating 150th anniversary of Gandhi since last year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveild the Mahatma Gandhi Plaque at Clifford Pier in June.
Ahead of Chinese President's Visit to India, Pakistan PM Imran Khan to Visit Beijing Next Week
During Khan's visit, he will attend the China-Pakistan Business Forum in Beijing on October 8, according to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to Stand Trial for Illegal Campaign Financing
Prosecutors claim the 64-year-old, who has spent the past few years fighting a barrage of corruption and campaign financing charges, spent nearly 43 million euros on his quest for a second term.
Nepal Parliament's Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara Resigns Over Allegations of Rape
In a video released by online news portal Hamro Kura, the woman claims that she has known Mahara for years and that he has behaved indecently with her in the past as well.
Jamal Khashoggi's Son Defends Saudi Arabia Against Critics 'Exploiting' Father's Murder
According to reports, Khashoggi's children, including Salah, had received multimillion-dollar homes and were being paid thousands of dollars per month by authorities.
OPEC Oil Output Sinks to Lowest Since 2011 After Saudi Attacks: Survey
The 14-member OPEC has pumped 28.9 million barrels per day (bpd) this month, the survey showed, down 750,000 bpd from August's revised figure and the lowest monthly total since 2011.
Google Doodle Honours Dr Herbert Kleber Who Pioneered Modern Addiction Psychiatry
Besides co-founding the National Centre on Addiction and Substance Abuse, Dr Kleber and his then-wife Dr Marian W Fischman established the Division on Substance Abuse at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
UK Preparing Full Armoury of Economic Policy for No-deal Brexit, Says FM Sajid Javid
Finance minister Sajid Javid said he had asked his department to prepare a comprehensive economic response, working with the Bank of England.
UK Will Leave the European Union on October 31, Says Finance Minister Sajid Javid
UK finance minister Sajid Javid repeatedly refused to set out how the government could deliver Brexit if there was no deal given a law which demands the prime minister delay Brexit in such a scenario.