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Analysis: What will affect voting behaviour during the Pakistan election?

About 128 million of the country's voters are expected to participate in election, but the bulk of the population live in rural areas and are expected to vote differently to urban dwellers.
Chairman of Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, addresses to his supporters during an election campaign rally.

Published: Location: PakistanTopic: World Politics

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan gives up her title after magazine reveals affair with a married man

The Ukrainian-born winner of this year's Miss Japan beauty pageant says she has renounced her title after a magazine published an article about her affair with a married man.
Karolina Shiino poses for photos with a gold Miss Japan trophy.

Published: Location: JapanTopic: Human Interest

South Korean court acquits Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes

The Seoul Central District Court said the prosecution failed to provide enough evidence that the 2015 merger was unlawfully conducted.
A man with glasses wearing a suit.

Published: Location: Korea, Republic OfTopic: Corporate Crimes

Beijing edits Yang Hengjun's online record in a hint of what might lie ahead

Yesterday, China sentenced Yang Hengjun to death. But a minor tweak in a press conference transcript from years ago sheds light on a potential reprieve, writes Bang Xiao.
A screenshot with a red box highlighting some Chinese characters that were changed in a transcript of a press conference.

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Courts and Trials

Malaysians outraged by halved jail sentence for disgraced former PM Najib

For many Malaysians, the reduced punishment for disgraced former leader Najib Razak is seen as the ultimate betrayal, with authorities appearing to go soft on a corrupt 70-year-old whose ill-gotten gains once helped fund a Hollywood movie.
Najib Razak leaves KL court house

Published: Location: MalaysiaTopic: World Politics

How a racial slur spurred Chong Ali to challenge Asian stereotypes through rap

A schoolyard racial taunt inspires Minh Nguyen's unapologetically Asian rap identity. He hopes it will "interrupt" racism for a bit.
A slightly smiling Asian man in black t-shirt, shorts, cap sitting in a restaurant with red Chinese lanterns, plants.

Published: Location: BrisbaneTopic: Multiculturalism

What do Indonesians want from their next president? | Indonesia Decides

Hellena Souisa interviews presidential candidate and former Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, while Erwin Renaldi Surahman travels to Aceh and Ambon to talk politics with those living far from the Indonesian capital.
A woman interviews a man wearing white and sitting on a couch.

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: World Politics

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Can Prabowo Subianto win over young voters and capture the presidency?

Indonesia’s more than 100 million Millennial and Gen Z voters are in prime position to determine the country’s next president. But what do they want from a new leader? And do the candidates understand their concerns? 
"Three candidates on a debate stage for 'INDONESIA DECIDES' in bold letters above

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: World Politics

The Cloud Under the Sea

Lurking under the sea is a global web of fibre optic telecommunication cables, the plumbing of the internet. It's how we talk, text and stream, connecting billions of people. These cables are also the frontline of a tech war.

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Gardening Australia in Indonesia

Costa and Tammy explore the plants and gardens of Indonesia, one of Australia's nearest neighbours. This incredible island nation is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, filled with unique species found nowhere else.

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Project Wild: Cambodia

Travel to Cambodia with Dr Ann Jones as she finds the dedicated people bringing our planet's amazing animals and plants back from the brink.

Published: Location: CambodiaTopic: Animals

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