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No global health emergency says WHO as China locks down cities to stop virus

Seventeen people have died in outbreak and close to 600 infected, mainly in Wuhan.

What a scorcher: Earth just had its hottest decade on record

The decade had eight of the 10 hottest years on record.

Diarrhoea, dehydration and fatigue: Kiwis rescued from Everest after nine-day climb

Four trekkers suffering altitude sickness were choppered out.

Emergency Mt Everest evacuation: Sick Kiwi climbers choppered to safety

A helicopter took the climbers off the mountain at an altitude of about 5000m.

Volcano erupts near Manila; villagers flee, airports shut

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated and Manila's international airport shut.

'Dead people and tourists': Carnage at the world's highest peak

Those who survived Mt Everest's deadliest year describe chaos in a 'human traffic jam'.

'We're on full alert': China's aggressive military move

China's latest aggressive move has backfired, in a potentially deadly way.

'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks

After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.

Raj on international duty

Her form over the past few months has been red hot.

Singapore: The art of eating

A guide to eating your way through Singapore's streets.

'One step closer to disaster': Photo reveals China's bold land grab

Image reveals China's bold move in its sinister plan to seize control of South China Sea.

Northland's newest pro golfer keeping his head

With a baby coming and a potential Japan Golf Tour card, Brown will have his hands full.

Grand tour or apocalypse now?: Clarkson, Hammond and May confront climate change

Times: The world's most famous motoring trio turn eco-warriors in their new TV show.

China's furious reaction to Trump's human rights move

The measures are "extremely evil in nature and dangerous in motive," Beijing said.

Scandal as Westpac CEO quits: Ratings agency weighs in on bank saga

Westpac Australia chief executive Brian Hartzer has fallen on his sword.

Seoul a stimulating city of experiences and culture

The South Korean capital is a feast for the senses, writes Shauni James.

Sri Lanka: An undiscovered island tapestry

There are more than a few reasons to visit to Sri Lanka, writes Jane Jurgens.

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy's stunning gains in elections

Millions of people took to the polls in record numbers.