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Dalai Lama: China’s leaders ‘don’t understand variety of cultures’
November 10, 2021
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
November 10, 2021
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
November 9, 2021
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…
Climate talks struggle with gap between rich, poor nations
November 9, 2021
Climate talks struggle with gap between rich, poor nations
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Large rifts remain as United Nations climate talks tick down to a Friday deadline. A lot…
Advisers urge Japan PM to compile stimulus measures quickly
November 9, 2021
Advisers urge Japan PM to compile stimulus measures quickly
TOKYO, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Private sector advisers urged Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday to decide economic…
Russia comes in from cold on climate, launches forest plan
November 9, 2021
Russia comes in from cold on climate, launches forest plan
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian island north of Japan has become a testing ground for Moscow’s efforts to reconcile its…
African Union, U.S. see small window of opportunity to end Ethiopia fighting
November 9, 2021
African Union, U.S. see small window of opportunity to end Ethiopia fighting
UNITED NATIONS/ADDIS ABABA, Nov 8 (Reuters) – The African Union and the United States see a small window of opportunity…
Taiwan says China can blockade its key harbours, warns of ‘grave’ threat
November 9, 2021
Taiwan says China can blockade its key harbours, warns of ‘grave’ threat
TAIPEI, Nov 9 (Reuters) – China’s armed forces are capable of blockading Taiwan’s key harbours and airports, the island’s defence…
UN says over 3 million in Myanmar need “life-saving” aid
November 9, 2021
UN says over 3 million in Myanmar need “life-saving” aid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN humanitarian chief urged Myanmar’s military leaders on Monday to provide unimpeded access to the…
Obama appeals to young activists to stay in climate fight
November 9, 2021
Obama appeals to young activists to stay in climate fight
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — At 19, Glasgow college student Ross Hamilton doesn’t think highly of world leaders — “they chat…