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Priyanka Chopra: US writer sorry for 'scam artist' commentPriyanka Chopra: US writer sorry for 'scam artist' comment
Image copyrightReutersImage caption Ms Chopra (R) and Mr Jonas are in Udaipur for another big wedding

A US journalist has apologised after writing that Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was a "scam artist" who had trapped US singer Nick Jonas into marrying her to further her career.

Mariah Smith said she took

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Huawei arrest: China demands Canada free Meng WanzhouHuawei arrest: China demands Canada free Meng Wanzhou
Image copyrightReutersImage caption Meng Wanzhou is the daughter of the company's founder

China has demanded that Canada release the arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou or face consequences.

Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng had summoned the Canadian ambassador and lodged a "strong protest", a statement said.

The

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'Little Messi' flees Afghan home for second time
An Afghan boy who shot to international fame for his devotion to the footballer Lionel Messi has been forced to flee his home for a second time amid the threat of militant attack - leaving behind his prized signed jersey and football.
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NZ murder inquiry into missing backpackerNZ murder inquiry into missing backpacker
Image copyrightLucie Blackman TrustImage caption The 22-year-old graduated from university in September and went travelling shortly afterwards

New Zealand Police have announced they believe missing British backpacker Grace Millane has been murdered.

The 22-year-old from Essex - described by her father as "lovely"

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Japan eases immigration rules for workersJapan eases immigration rules for workers
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Japan will allow some foreigners to work in construction and other sectors

Japan's parliament has approved a controversial new law allowing hundreds of thousands of foreigners into the country to ease labour shortages.

From next April foreigners will be allowed to take up

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India's richest family caps year of big fat weddingsIndia's richest family caps year of big fat weddings
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Mukesh Ambani (left) is worth more than $40bn. His daughter Isha (third from left) will marry on 12 December

India is still recovering from two back-to-back celebrity weddings but it's already time for the next one. This time it's the children of two Indian billionaires,

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