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India shrine: Women enter Mumbai's Haji Ali after ban ends

Women enter the inner sanctum of Mumbai's famous Haji Ali mosque after a landmark court ruling.

Tue Nov 29, 2016 13:52
Suburban slavery

Forced to sleep next to dogs and confined to a suburban Australian house, an east African woman says she resorted to drastic action to escape.

Thu Jun 9, 2016 18:28
North Korean leader seen smoking again

Kim Jong-un back on the cigarettes despite anti-smoking campaign.

Thu Jun 9, 2016 18:28
Pakistan: Zeenat Rafiq who was burnt for eloping is buried

A young Pakistani woman allegedly burnt to death by her mother for marrying without family consent is buried in Lahore.

Thu Jun 9, 2016 18:28
Here comes the rain

The much awaited monsoon rains have arrived in India bringing cheer and raising hopes, writes Shivam Vij.

Thu Jun 9, 2016 18:28
Australia pick three debutants to face England

Australia give debuts to Samu Kerevi, Rory Arnold and Dane Haylett-Petty in Saturday's opening Test against England.

Thu Jun 9, 2016 18:28

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