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Human rights? China won that Winter Olympics battle. Almost.
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Human rights? China won that Winter Olympics battle. Almost.

ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — When three-time Olympian Gus Kenworthy took the remarkable, perhaps even brave decision to speak out against…
Beijing’s Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
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Beijing’s Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment

BEIJING (AP) — A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehavior. A new Chinese champion — from California. An…
China’s foreign minister says UN human rights chief can visit Xinjiang
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China’s foreign minister says UN human rights chief can visit Xinjiang

Feb 19 (Reuters) – UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet can visit Xinjiang, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on…
Olympic mascots: Creative, cartoonish, at times contentious
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Olympic mascots: Creative, cartoonish, at times contentious

BEIJING (AP) — The panda mascot of the Beijing Games has been a huge success here in the Chinese capital,…
After blow of Beijing, Olympians ask: What about Africa?
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After blow of Beijing, Olympians ask: What about Africa?

BEIJING (AP) — Victory, of sorts, for Eritrea’s sole Winter Olympian — one of just six athletes competing for African…
This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China
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This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China

GARZE COUNTY, China (AP) — As a speedskating team was winning China’s first Olympic gold medal of the Beijing Games,…
N. Korea celebrates late leader’s birthday, pushes for unity
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N. Korea celebrates late leader’s birthday, pushes for unity

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea celebrated the 80th birthday of late leader Kim Jong Il with a concert,…
S. Korean COVID deaths rise, hope rests on high booster rate
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S. Korean COVID deaths rise, hope rests on high booster rate

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reported its highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a month Tuesday as U.S.…
Major Chinese industrial city steps up COVID control; Bosch affected
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Major Chinese industrial city steps up COVID control; Bosch affected

BEIJING, Feb 15 (Reuters) – A major Chinese high-tech industry center limited some highway access on Tuesday after detecting new…
Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity
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Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity

HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s is being overwhelmed by the “onslaught” of COVID-19 infections, its leader said…
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