India e-cigarettes: Ban announced to prevent youth ‘epidemic’ 
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Russia holds 80 North Koreans on ‘poaching’ boats India e-cigarettes: Ban announced to prevent youth ‘epidemic’
India’s cabinet has announced a ban on the production, import and sale of electronic cigarettes,…
The countries grappling with their European heritage
Next month, a fleet of ships will circumnavigate New Zealand to mark 250 years since…
Hong Kong protests: The Taiwanese sending 2,000 gas masks
Soft-spoken, bespectacled, and based 650km (400 miles) from Hong Kong, Alex Ko is far removed…
Rugby World Cup Japan: Eight things to know as event comes to Asia
The giants of rugby union are preparing to sprint and scrummage their way through a…
Russia holds 80 North Koreans on ‘poaching’ boats
Russian coastguards say they have seized two North Korean boats and more than 80 crew…
Giant panda death in Thailand leaves China asking questions
A popular giant panda has died unexpectedly in a Thai zoo – prompting China to…
Indonesia haze: Why do forests keep burning?
Almost every year, a smoky haze blankets the South East Asian region – signalling the…
Pakistan blasphemy riots: Dozens arrested after Hindu teacher accused
Dozens of people have been arrested in Pakistan after a teenager accused his Hindu headteacher…
Shane Gillis: Saturday Night Live’s new hire fired for slurs
US comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live has dropped a new cast member after videos…
FTSE 100 closes up after late rebound
FTSE 100 closes up after late rebound A late surge in oil prices saw Royal…