N Korea ‘treats detainees as worth less than animals’, says HRW

New report documents torture, lack of due process and rampant corruption in North Korea's pre-trial detention system.
N Korea ‘treats detainees as worth less than animals’, says HRW
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India may see 2.6m COVID-19 cases a month if rules relaxed: Panel

Government's scientific panel warns the onset of winter and upcoming festivals could lead to significant spike in cases.
India may see 2.6m COVID-19 cases a month if rules relaxed: Panel
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China’s economic rebound accelerates as consumers open wallets

Gross domestic product grew by 4.9 percent in the third quarter after a 3.2 percent expansion in the March-June period.
China’s economic rebound accelerates as consumers open wallets
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Police in Thailand to investigate media over protests coverage

Document alleges reporting might have affected 'national security' or the Thai people's 'good morals'.
Police in Thailand to investigate media over protests coverage
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‘Time is running out’: UK tells firms to brace for no-deal Brexit

UK government is due to send letters to 200,000 traders setting out new customs, tax rules as EU trade talks stall.
‘Time is running out’: UK tells firms to brace for no-deal Brexit
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Chile rallies turn violent, raising concern about referendum vote

Rallies to commemorate a year since mass protests descend into night-time violence and looting.
Chile rallies turn violent, raising concern about referendum vote
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‘We are not afraid’: France rallies after teacher beheaded

Leading politicians join crowds in Paris, as country mobilises in support of 47-year-old who was killed outside school.
‘We are not afraid’: France rallies after teacher beheaded
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