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China’s leader Xi warns against ‘Cold War’ in Asia-Pacific

China’s leader Xi warns against ‘Cold War’ in Asia-Pacific

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Thursday against letting tensions in the Asian-Pacific region cause a…
China looms large as S.Korea presidential hopefuls meet US diplomat

China looms large as S.Korea presidential hopefuls meet US diplomat

SEOUL, Nov 10 (Reuters) – A senior US diplomat will meet newly selected presidential candidates in South Korea this week,…
Loss of glaciers will hurt tourism, power supplies and more

Loss of glaciers will hurt tourism, power supplies and more

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — From the southern border of Germany to the highest peaks in Africa, glaciers around the world…
Ethiopian authorities detain more than 70 UN drivers, amid reports of mass arrests

Ethiopian authorities detain more than 70 UN drivers, amid reports of mass arrests

NAIROBI, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Ethiopian authorities have detained more than 70 drivers working with the United Nations, a UN…
Climate talks draft agreement expresses ‘alarm and concern’

Climate talks draft agreement expresses ‘alarm and concern’

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Negotiators at the United Nations climate talks are considering a draft decision that highlights “alarm and…
UK draft climate deal urges countries to step up climate goals

UK draft climate deal urges countries to step up climate goals

GLASGOW, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The United Kingdom, host of the UN climate change summit in Glasgow, on Wednesday released…
US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices

US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — U.S. food banks already dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face…
Dalai Lama: China’s leaders ‘don’t understand variety of cultures’

Dalai Lama: China’s leaders ‘don’t understand variety of cultures’

TOKYO, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Tibet’s spiritual leader the Dalai Lama criticised the leaders of China on Wednesday saying they…
As many try living with virus, China keeps up zero tolerance

As many try living with virus, China keeps up zero tolerance

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Wang Lijie planned to spend three days in the Gobi Desert last month to take in…
Thousands protest in New Zealand against COVID-19 rules

Thousands protest in New Zealand against COVID-19 rules

WELLINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – New Zealand beefed up security measures at its parliament on Tuesday as thousands of people…
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