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Hong Kong protests flare after face mask ban
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Hong Kong protests flare after face mask ban
Thousands protest at Hong Kong's new emergency measure amid reports of a teenager shot with a live round.
Trump urges China to investigate Bidens
His comments come amid an impeachment inquiry into his interactions with Ukraine about Joe Biden.
Video 27 seconds
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A young humpback whale became entangled in shark netting off the coast of Queensland.
Trade row hits Japanese car sales in South Korea
Toyota says sales in South Korea have been hit by simmering tensions between Seoul and Tokyo.
Hong Kong's rich chase golden visas amid unrest
Migration firms report a spike in interest from Hong Kong in schemes that offer passports for investments.
North Korea tests new submarine missile from sea
Being submarine-capable means North Korea could launch missiles far outside its territory.
Video 1 minute 40 seconds
Why Australia is evacuating fish
To prevent another summer of mass fish deaths, authorities have launched a painstaking operation.
Trump urges China to investigate Bidens
His comments come amid an impeachment inquiry into his interactions with Ukraine about Joe Biden.
Video 27 seconds
Whale calf rescued from netting in Australia
A young humpback whale became entangled in shark netting off the coast of Queensland.
Trade row hits Japanese car sales in South Korea
Toyota says sales in South Korea have been hit by simmering tensions between Seoul and Tokyo.
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The ban is meant to help curb protests which began in June and have grown increasingly violent.
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