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Japan’s largest opposition party focuses on human rights in party platform
October 13, 2021
Japan’s largest opposition party focuses on human rights in party platform
TOKYO, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s largest opposition group unveiled a campaign platform on Wednesday that said it would stand…
China says military drills near Taiwan a ‘just’ move
October 13, 2021
China says military drills near Taiwan a ‘just’ move
BEIJING, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Chinese military exercises near Taiwan are targeted at forces promoting the island’s formal independence and…
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
October 13, 2021
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due…
Fewer in US turn to food banks, but millions still in need
October 12, 2021
Fewer in US turn to food banks, but millions still in need
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunger and food insecurity across the United States have dropped measurably over the past six months, but…
Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
October 12, 2021
Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) — With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions…
Report concludes UK waited too long for virus lockdown
October 12, 2021
Report concludes UK waited too long for virus lockdown
LONDON (AP) — The British government waited too long to impose a lockdown in the early days of the COVID-19…
Fishing, Northern Ireland: EU, UK back to Brexit wrangling
October 12, 2021
Fishing, Northern Ireland: EU, UK back to Brexit wrangling
BRUSSELS (AP) — It was late on Christmas Eve last year when the European Union and Britain finally clinched a…
Japan confronts rising inequality after Abenomics
October 12, 2021
Japan confronts rising inequality after Abenomics
TOKYO, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Japan’s stock market has surged and luxury cars are selling fast in Tokyo after eight…
Kim vows to build ‘invincible’ military while slamming US
October 12, 2021
Kim vows to build ‘invincible’ military while slamming US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reviewed powerful missiles developed to launch nuclear strikes on…
N.Korea’s Kim calls for improving people’s lives amid ‘grim’ economy
October 11, 2021
N.Korea’s Kim calls for improving people’s lives amid ‘grim’ economy
SEOUL, Oct 11 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged officials to focus on improving citizens’ lives in…