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‘Folded Boy’ Who Was Bent At 180 Degrees For Most Of His Life Stuns With ‘Magical’ Transformation

“He endured pain few people could tolerate,” his doctor said.

The Man from Hong Kong at 50: how the first ever Australian–Hong Kong co-production became a cult classic

The Man from Hong Kong at 50: how the first ever Australian–Hong Kong co-production became a cult classic

A cinematic firecracker of a film exploded onto international screens 50 years ago this week, blending martial arts mayhem, Bond-esque set pieces, casual racism – and a distinctly Australian swagger.

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Bangkok earthquake: Will Thailand fall out of love with skyscrapers?

Bangkok earthquake: Will Thailand fall out of love with skyscrapers?

Some residents of the world’s 12th tallest city fear returning to high-rise living a month on from earthquake.

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How Taiwan learned from the past to reduce the risk from earthquakes

Improvements to buildings and emergency response helped limit the impact when a 7.2 magnitude quake struck Taiwan.

Wang Yi meets Putin in sign of deepening China-Russia ties

Putin says relations between the two countries have reached ‘new frontiers’, confirming a summit with Xi Jinping.

Chinese firm signs deal with Taliban to produce oil in Afghanistan

KABUL: The Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan signed its first international contract Thursday to extract oil from the northern Amu Darya basin as the beleaguered group seeks to increase revenue.

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Beijing human rights activist immobilized by COVID-19 app

Wang Yu has already been arrested, imprisoned and harassed by the Chinese Communist Party for her work as a human rights lawyer representing activists, Uyghur scholars and Falun Gong practitioners

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China touts Afghan trade and investment plans after quake

China touts Afghan trade and investment plans after quake

China's ambassador touted trade and investment plans for Afghanistan on Tuesday, a public endorsement for doing business in the Taliban-controlled country after an earthquake drew attention to the humanitarian consequences of Western sanctions.

Bizarre 17-million-year-old giraffe-like creature was an intense headbutter, fossils show

Bizarre 17-million-year-old giraffe-like creature was an intense headbutter, fossils show

This ancient giraffe relative may look harmless, but it was built for intense head-to-head fighting.

Taliban ask China for help in getting international recognition

Taliban ask China for help in getting international recognition

KABUL: The Taliban is seeking China’s assistance in getting its Islamic Emirate government officially recognized by the international community, a crucial step that could help Afghanistan access some $9 billion in frozen reserves held overseas.

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Taliban ask China for help in getting international recognition

The Taliban is seeking China’s assistance in getting its Islamic Emirate government officially recognized by the international community, a crucial step that could help Afghanistan access some $9 billion in frozen reserves held overseas.

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