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Hong Kong had grimmest year since handover, says Chinese president
Hong Kong has faced its &grimmest and most complex year& since the former British colony was returned to China, President Xi Jinping said, before reiterating his support for the semi-autonomous cityleader.
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India citizenship protests intensify after night of violent clashes
Protests are intensifying in India over a law giving citizenship to non-Muslims who entered the country illegally to flee religious persecution in neighbouring nations.
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Heiress Tamara Ecclestone 'shaken' after 'jewellery worth £50m' stolen from her home
Heiress Tamara Ecclestone - the daughter of former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone - has been left "shaken" after a reported £50 million (€60m) worth of gems were stolen from her London home.
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Hallmark Channel apologises for pulling same-sex commercials as they promise to reinstate ads after backlash
THE Hallmark Channel says it will reinstate same-sex marriage commercials that it had pulled from the TV network.
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Talks on naming new Lebanese prime minister postponed as hundreds injured in protests
Lebanon's president has postponed talks on naming a new prime minister after a weekend of violent clashes.
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FirstGroup starts formal sales process for US business but pauses UK bus sale
Train and bus operator FirstGroup has announced the appointment of advisers to formally look into selling off its US assets following pressure from shareholders.
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