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Voting begins in criticised Maldives election

President Xi Jinping meeting with Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on 07th December 2017 in Beijing, China

The island nation's Chinese-backed leader seeks another five-year term, with India watching closely.

  • 23 September 2018
  • From the section Asia

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Iran blames Gulf foes for deadly attack

Iran's supreme leader says "regional US puppets" were behind a gun assault in Ahvaz that killed 25.

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Rescue mission for injured Indian sailor

Solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy is stranded 3,200km off Perth and is immobilised, unable to eat or drink.

  • 23 September 2018
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  • 23 September 2018
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  • 23 September 2018
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  • 23 September 2018
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  • 22 September 2018
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  • 22 September 2018
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