YANGON -- The grand final performance and prize-awarding ceremony of the Chinese Song Competition were held in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sunday.

The event was organized under the supervision of the Chinese embassy in Myanmar and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation. (Myanmar-Chinese Song Competition)

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MANILA -- At least 2,000 families were left homeless after a huge fire tore through a residential community in the Philippine capital on Sunday, local authorities said.

Firefighter Alejandro Ramos of the Manila City Fire Department told reporters that the blaze, which broke out in the morning in Manila City, destroyed around 1,000 homes made of light and combustible materials. (Philippines-Fire)

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HONG KONG -- Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday.

Ocean Park Hong Kong held a celebration event on Saturday to mark the occasion. (Hong Kong-Giant Panda)

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KUNDUZ, Afghanistan -- Flash floods caused severe property damage in northern Afghanistan's Kunduz province on Saturday, a local official said on Sunday.

Recent heavy rainfall triggered flash floods on the outskirts of the province's Aliabad and Khanabad districts. (Afghanistan-Floods)

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TOKYO -- A tugboat capsized after colliding with a cargo ship off the coast of Japan's Kobe Port on Saturday, leaving the boat captain dead.

Japan Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the cause of the collision. (Japan-Ship-Collision) Enditem

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