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Opinion: India's Perplexing Allegiance To The Commonwealth
The need to break free of the shackles of colonial legacy is an essential step for former colonies to assert their independence.
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In Pics: Germany Returns Over 20 Artefacts Looted In 19th Century To Nigeria
More than a century after being taken by British colonial troops, Germany returned more than 20 looted artefacts to Nigeria on Tuesday in an effort to "right a wrong."
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Queen Elizabeth's Death Ignites Debate Over Africa's Colonial Past
From Kenya and Nigeria to South Africa and Uganda, Queen Elizabeth's death met with an outpouring of official condolences, mourning and memories of her frequent visits to Africa during her seven decades on the throne.
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No Space For Hong Kong Independence, China Says
There is no space for Hong Kong independence in the "one country, two systems" agreement under which Beijing governs the former British colony, but there can be tolerance for differences in their systems, a senior Chinese official said.
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Mumbai Or Bombay? A British Newspaper Reverts To A Colonial-Era Name
The Independent, a major British newspaper and online publication, will no longer call India's largest city Mumbai. Instead, the publication plans to revert to the city's older, colonial-era name - Bombay.
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Hong Kong Publishers Spooked, Anti-China Books Off Shelves
Hong Kong publishers and vendors of books on Chinese politics that are banned in China are unnerved by the mysterious disappearances of five booksellers, and in some cases pulling books critical of Beijing's leaders from their shelves.
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In Crowded Hong Kong, Dead Find No Space to Rest in Peace
In tightly packed Hong Kong, the dead are causing a problem for the living.
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Forget Reparations, Britain, Release The Files
The issue here is not just poor cataloguing or preservation, but the will of functionaries and politicians to open up records to scrutiny and judgement.
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Singapore Electoral Boundary Review Could Point to Early Polls
Singapore has launched a review of electoral constituency boundaries, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told parliament today, in an announcement likely to raise speculation of an early election.
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One in Five Hong Kong Residents Would Consider Leaving: Survey
More than one in five Hong Kongers would consider emigrating as pessimism grows over the former British colony's political independence, a survey showed.
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Prince Charles, Camilla Greeted in Halifax
Prince Charles commended Canada's contribution to the Allied victory in World War II as he and his wife Camilla were greeted by hundreds of people Monday in Halifax on the first full day of a short visit to the former British colony.
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Opinion: India's Perplexing Allegiance To The Commonwealth
The need to break free of the shackles of colonial legacy is an essential step for former colonies to assert their independence.
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In Pics: Germany Returns Over 20 Artefacts Looted In 19th Century To Nigeria
More than a century after being taken by British colonial troops, Germany returned more than 20 looted artefacts to Nigeria on Tuesday in an effort to "right a wrong."
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Queen Elizabeth's Death Ignites Debate Over Africa's Colonial Past
From Kenya and Nigeria to South Africa and Uganda, Queen Elizabeth's death met with an outpouring of official condolences, mourning and memories of her frequent visits to Africa during her seven decades on the throne.
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No Space For Hong Kong Independence, China Says
There is no space for Hong Kong independence in the "one country, two systems" agreement under which Beijing governs the former British colony, but there can be tolerance for differences in their systems, a senior Chinese official said.
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Mumbai Or Bombay? A British Newspaper Reverts To A Colonial-Era Name
The Independent, a major British newspaper and online publication, will no longer call India's largest city Mumbai. Instead, the publication plans to revert to the city's older, colonial-era name - Bombay.
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Hong Kong Publishers Spooked, Anti-China Books Off Shelves
Hong Kong publishers and vendors of books on Chinese politics that are banned in China are unnerved by the mysterious disappearances of five booksellers, and in some cases pulling books critical of Beijing's leaders from their shelves.
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In Crowded Hong Kong, Dead Find No Space to Rest in Peace
In tightly packed Hong Kong, the dead are causing a problem for the living.
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Forget Reparations, Britain, Release The Files
The issue here is not just poor cataloguing or preservation, but the will of functionaries and politicians to open up records to scrutiny and judgement.
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Singapore Electoral Boundary Review Could Point to Early Polls
Singapore has launched a review of electoral constituency boundaries, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told parliament today, in an announcement likely to raise speculation of an early election.
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One in Five Hong Kong Residents Would Consider Leaving: Survey
More than one in five Hong Kongers would consider emigrating as pessimism grows over the former British colony's political independence, a survey showed.
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Prince Charles, Camilla Greeted in Halifax
Prince Charles commended Canada's contribution to the Allied victory in World War II as he and his wife Camilla were greeted by hundreds of people Monday in Halifax on the first full day of a short visit to the former British colony.
