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Myanmar takeover anniversary marked by strike, int’l concern
World
February 1, 2022
Myanmar takeover anniversary marked by strike, int’l concern
BANGKOK (AP) — Opponents of military rule in Myanmar marked the one-year anniversary of the army’s seizure of power with…
A Uyghur gets death sentence, as China bans once OK’d books
World
February 1, 2022
A Uyghur gets death sentence, as China bans once OK’d books
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As the Chinese government tightened its grip over its ethnic Uyghur population, it sentenced one man…
N. Korea confirms test of missile capable of striking Guam
World
January 31, 2022
N. Korea confirms test of missile capable of striking Guam
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea confirmed Monday it test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S.…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to go on trial for election fraud Feb. 14 -source
World
January 31, 2022
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to go on trial for election fraud Feb. 14 -source
Jan 31 (Reuters) – A court in army-ruled Myanmar will start an election fraud trial of deposed leader Aung San…
North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017
World
January 30, 2022
North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Sunday fired what appeared to be the most powerful missile it has…
No peace in Myanmar 1 year after military takeover
World
January 29, 2022
No peace in Myanmar 1 year after military takeover
BANGKOK (AP) — The army takeover in Myanmar a year ago that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi not only unexpectedly…
A year after Myanmar’s coup, families of detainees search for answers
World
January 29, 2022
A year after Myanmar’s coup, families of detainees search for answers
Jan 29 (Reuters) – Nearly a year after his son was last seen being hauled away by Myanmar junta troops,…
China’s Olympics COVID measures test residents’ patience
World
January 26, 2022
China’s Olympics COVID measures test residents’ patience
BEIJING (AP) — Repeated COVID-19 testing of millions of Beijing residents is starting to test the patience of some as…
Indonesia’s capital is sinking, polluted and now moving
World
January 26, 2022
Indonesia’s capital is sinking, polluted and now moving
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Jakarta is congested, polluted, prone to earthquakes and rapidly sinking into the Java Sea. Now the…
2008 Beijing Olympics vs. 2022: No lofty promises this time
World
January 25, 2022
2008 Beijing Olympics vs. 2022: No lofty promises this time
The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics showcased China’s reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International…