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China’s Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan, but holds off threatening force
October 9, 2021
China’s Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan, but holds off threatening force
BEIJING, Oct 9 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realize peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan, though did…
Google cracks down on climate change denial by targeting ads
October 8, 2021
Google cracks down on climate change denial by targeting ads
LONDON (AP) — Google is cracking down on digital ads promoting false climate change claims or being used to make…
US employers add a weak 194,000 jobs as delta maintains hold
October 8, 2021
US employers add a weak 194,000 jobs as delta maintains hold
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the…
Journalists from Philippines, Russia get Nobel Peace Prize
October 8, 2021
Journalists from Philippines, Russia get Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO (AP) — Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize…
N.Korea’s food situation appears perilous, experts say
October 8, 2021
N.Korea’s food situation appears perilous, experts say
SEOUL, Oct 8 (Reuters) – North Korea’s food situation remains perilous according to analysts and a United Nations expert who…
Kishida vows to lead with ‘trust and empathy’ to fix Japan
October 8, 2021
Kishida vows to lead with ‘trust and empathy’ to fix Japan
TOKYO (AP) — In his first policy speech Friday, Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised to strengthen pandemic management…
Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows
October 8, 2021
Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly all Americans agree that the rampant spread of misinformation is a problem. Most also think social…
Strong earthquake in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23
October 7, 2021
Strong earthquake in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A powerful earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest…
Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11
October 7, 2021
Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 —…
Lindau’s The Ring of Peace embraces dialogue between all religions
October 7, 2021
Lindau’s The Ring of Peace embraces dialogue between all religions
A wooden design consisting of circular rings surrounded by charming nature from all sides, green planted mountains that are embraced…