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Tourism accounts for 12 percent of the southern Indian state's economy, but flooding has hit the industry hard.

Read more: Tourism in flood-hit Kerala grinds to a halt

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Refugees living in Bangladesh camps protest and demand rights, 12 months after fleeing Myanmar army's brutal crackdown.

Read more: One year since Myanmar army crackdown, Rohingya seek justice

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Police fired at angry protesters in western city of Mahendranagar, killing a teenage boy and injuring dozens.

Read more: One dead in Nepal rally demanding action over teen's rape, murder

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Suicide bomber blew himself up at a camp of protesters rallying in support of a disqualified candidate.

Read more: Suicide attack in Jalalabad claims at least seven lives

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Qatar Airways and Emirates SkyCargo among airlines delivering lifeboats, food, water and medicines without charge.

Read more: Kerala floods: Five airlines offer to fly aid for victims

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Pakistan's foreign ministry says conversation between PM and top US diplomat did not mention 'terrorists in country'.

Read more: Pakistan disputes US account of Pompeo-Khan phone call

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New criminal code makes sharing confidential information an offence that deserves prison sentence.

Read more: Nepal urged to repeal new law over press freedom concerns

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Suu Kyi refuses to give a timeline on the repatriation of 700,000 Rohingya, saying it depends on Bangladesh.

Read more: Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi defends policies towards Rohingya

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Attackers of 8-year-old girl still fighting for life will be the first convicts executed for rape since 2004.

Read more: India orders death sentences for child rapists in Madhya Pradesh

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Rocket barrage hits capital's diplomatic area as President Ashraf Ghani gives peace speech during Muslim festival.

Read more: Afghanistan: Rockets hit near Kabul presidential palace