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Hong Kong streets turn into protest battlefield as violence escalates

At least one person has reportedly been wounded in the chest by police firing live rounds in clashes with pro-democracy protesters.

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Hong Kong streets have become a battleground as tens of thousands of demonstrators march in protest.

Human trafficker caught living in the wild after 17 years on the run

He was living as a wild hermit after being convicted for abducting women and children.

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Song Jiang was on the run for 17 years before he was found in an isolated cave.

China's leader has a message for the people of Hong Kong

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President Xi Jinping (inset) made his remarks on the eve of controversial anniversary celebrations that could be marred by further clashes.

'Hong Kong is our home': Dozens of protesters arrested at mass rally

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Scenes from the weekend's protests.

Death toll from torrential rains in India hits 120

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The rains flooded homes and hospitals, disrupting life for thousands of people.

Children in India beaten to death for 'defecating on a public street'

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FILE IMAGE | The kids were reportedly on their way to visit their grandfather.