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China's Moon mission sees first seeds sproutChina's Moon mission sees first seeds sprout
Image copyrightCLEPImage caption Cotton sprouts seen close-up under a protective cover on board the Moon lander

Seeds taken up to the Moon by China's Chang'e-4 mission have sprouted, says China National Space Administration.

It marks the first time any biological matter has grown on the Moon, and is being seen as

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China province looks to boost shopping with longer weekendChina province looks to boost shopping with longer weekend
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Under a new proposal, workers in Hebei province could see their weekend extended

A province in China may give workers Friday afternoon off as part of wider efforts to boost consumption in the country's slowing economy.

Hebei province is considering extending the weekend

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Kumbh Mela: Millions of Indians begin holy dipKumbh Mela: Millions of Indians begin holy dip
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Some four million people have taken to the waters at the confluence of the sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers at the Kumbh Mela festival - humanity's largest gathering.

At least 15m people are expected on the first day alone. Officials project about 120m visitors over 49 days.

Hindus believe bathing at the rivers will cleanse

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Canadian's death sentence in China 'horrific', family saysCanadian's death sentence in China 'horrific', family says
Image copyrightAFP/Getty ImagesImage caption Robert Lloyd Schellenberg was sentenced to jail last year but had his case suddenly reviewed

The family of a Canadian man who has been sentenced to death in China say their "worst fears" have been realised.

Robert Lloyd Schellenberg was given a 15-year jail term in

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'Food porn star' Indian chef gives fine dining a twist'Food porn star' Indian chef gives fine dining a twist
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Taliban talks: Pakistan arrest 'sends militants message'Taliban talks: Pakistan arrest 'sends militants message'
Image copyrightReutersImage caption The Taliban sent a delegation to Moscow for talks and have met US officials

Pakistan has detained a senior Afghan Taliban member in an attempt to put pressure on the militants amid talks with the US, sources in the group say.

Hafez Mohibullah, religious affairs minister when

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