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Chinese teenagers returning to school this month have encountered an unexpected addition to their mandatory reading list, Charlotte Brontë's 1847 novel Jane Eyre. The classic English novel, widely regarded as an important work on female independence and personal dignity, has been selected by Chinese authorities at a time when the country is paying increasing attention to how young people understand relationships, love and marriage.

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Japan has taken a significant step toward addressing concerns over the future of its imperial family after lawmakers approved major reforms to succession related regulations.

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The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday.

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Rescue teams with search dogs continued to look through mud, rocks and debris on the Nepal -China border Tuesday for thousands of people missing a week after the catastrophic flash floods that tore through Himalayan communities and left more than 1,000 dead.

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A massive fire in a Bangkok bar late Sunday night killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, sending screaming patrons fleeing as flames shot from the entrance, according to officials and video verified by AFP.

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South Korea is rapidly emerging as one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism, with an increasing number of international visitors incorporating comprehensive health screenings into their travel itineraries.

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South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix said Monday they will invest a combined 800 trillion won ($518 billion) in building a new computer chipmaking hub in the country’s southwest region, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence -driven demand.