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China’s Xi warns of ‘grim’ Taiwan situation in letter to opposition

China’s Xi warns of ‘grim’ Taiwan situation in letter to opposition

TAIPEI, Sept 26 (Reuters) – The situation in the Taiwan Strait is “complex and grim”, Chinese President Xi Jinping wrote…
Concerned United Nations can only sidestep Myanmar crisis

Concerned United Nations can only sidestep Myanmar crisis

BANGKOK (AP) — In his speech last week to open the U.N. General Assembly, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres bracketed Myanmar with…
UK counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep virus at bay

UK counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep virus at bay

LONDON (AP) — Britons are encouraged these days — though in most cases not required — to wear face coverings…
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots…
Canadians released after Huawei CFO resolves US charges

Canadians released after Huawei CFO resolves US charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Two Canadians detained in China on spying charges were released from prison and flown out of…
8 dead as al-Shabab claims blast in Somalia’s capital

8 dead as al-Shabab claims blast in Somalia’s capital

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A vehicle laden with explosives rammed into cars and trucks at a checkpoint leading to the…
Hong Kong: Tiananmen Square vigil group disbands amid crackdown

Hong Kong: Tiananmen Square vigil group disbands amid crackdown

The pro-democracy group Hong Kong Alliance has decided to disband as pressure from Beijing continues, the group said on Saturday. The activist…
Neo-Nazis are still on Facebook. And they’re making money

Neo-Nazis are still on Facebook. And they’re making money

BRUSSELS (AP) — It’s the premier martial arts group in Europe for right-wing extremists. German authorities have twice banned their…
Firefighters retreat as La Palma volcanic explosions intensify

Firefighters retreat as La Palma volcanic explosions intensify

LA PALMA, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Intensifying volcanic explosions on the Spanish island of La Palma forced firefighters to retreat…
US: Arizona election review confirms Biden beat Trump

US: Arizona election review confirms Biden beat Trump

A Republican party-backed review of the 2020 US presidential election results in Arizona’s largest country reaffirmed on Friday that Donald Trump…
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