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Japan ruling party’s election win takes pressure off PM for bigger spending
November 1, 2021
Japan ruling party’s election win takes pressure off PM for bigger spending
TOKYO, Nov 1 (Reuters) – The ruling party’s solid victory in Japan’s parliamentary election on Sunday will likely take pressure…
Global climate talks open to cries of betrayal, blame
November 1, 2021
Global climate talks open to cries of betrayal, blame
GLASGOW, Nov 1 (Reuters) – A UN conference seen critical to averting the most disastrous effects of climate change launches…
US gives 1.5 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan
October 31, 2021
US gives 1.5 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) – The United States is delivering an additional 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, a…
G20 make commitments on climate neutrality, coal financing
October 31, 2021
G20 make commitments on climate neutrality, coal financing
ROME (AP) — Leaders of the world’s biggest economies made a compromise commitment Sunday to reach carbon neutrality “by or…
Russia hits new record for coronavirus infections
October 31, 2021
Russia hits new record for coronavirus infections
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Saturday reported a record number of new coronavirus infections as authorities hope to stem the…
‘She was my friend’ — Alec Baldwin mourns cinematographer
October 31, 2021
‘She was my friend’ — Alec Baldwin mourns cinematographer
Alec Baldwin has spoken publicly for the first time on camera about the cinematographer he fatally shot on the movie…
Japan votes in test for new PM Kishida, political stability
October 31, 2021
Japan votes in test for new PM Kishida, political stability
TOKYO, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to endorse the conservative…
G20 leaders face tough climate talks on second day of summit
October 31, 2021
G20 leaders face tough climate talks on second day of summit
ROME, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies sit down for a second day of…
Tigrayan forces say they have taken town in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, government denies this
October 30, 2021
Tigrayan forces say they have taken town in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, government denies this
ADDIS ABABA, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Rebellious Tigrayan forces said on Saturday they had seized the strategic town of Dessie…
G-20 opens with call for more vaccines for poor countries
October 30, 2021
G-20 opens with call for more vaccines for poor countries
ROME (AP) — Italy’s Premier Mario Draghi made a sharp call to pick up the pace in getting vaccines to…