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In Samoa, churches spend millions building cathedrals to connect communities to God. But as debts and poverty skyrocket, many are questioning the price tag.
'Big elephant in the room': A lawsuit in Japan has put the spotlight on race
A landmark racial discrimination case comes as the country grapples with questions about race, immigration and what it means to be Japanese.
It's been called Israel's 'Guantanamo'. A doctor who worked in the secretive facility is now speaking out
Israel's defence force denies serious allegations of abuse and torture from several Gazan men who say they were detained without charge. WARNING: Readers might find some of the details in this story distressing.
Bhutan is known for being a happy country, but mental health is a hidden problem
Bhutan is known for being one of the happiest countries in the world, but mental health professionals say its people are suffering in silence due to cultural traditions and societal expectations of positivity.
Death-defying stunts and the Karen National Liberation Army — the Asia Pacific this week in photos
Death defying stunts to celebrate Eid, Sumo throwing each other about by their loincloths, Thailand's famous and fun water festival — here's a snapshot at the happenings across our region.
Indonesia issues tsunami alert as volcano erupts
Indonesian authorities issue a tsunami alert after eruptions at Ruang mountain send ash thousands of feet high, with hundreds evacuated from the area.
A German far-right leader allegedly used a Nazi slogan twice — his 'extremist' party is one of the country's highest-polling
Experts say the allegations against him and support for his party are just part of a "concerning" shift towards the far-right and extremism across Europe.
Elderly couple believed to have been killed by ram in NZ
The ram was shot and killed by police when they arrived at the property.
Hiyori lives two lives. By day, she's an office worker but by night, she's a much-feared sumo warrior
An ancient sport shrouded in mystery, professional sumo wrestling in Japan is reserved only for men. A group of young female warriors wants to change that.
Speculation 'cloud seeding' caused Dubai record rainfall and floods shot down by experts
Speculation swirled on social media that the weather technology was to blame for the largest ever rainfall Dubai has seen. But experts say the record rains were on a totally different scale to what seeding would produce.
Police arrest six, seek three others in Canada's largest gold heist
Police arrest six people in connection with what authorities are calling the largest gold heist in Canadian history — a cargo of more than $25 million in gold and currency.
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