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Hong Kong to spend $15.4B to stabilize virus-ravaged economy
World
February 24, 2021
Hong Kong to spend $15.4B to stabilize virus-ravaged economy
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will introduce 120 billion Hong Kong dollars ($15.4 billion) in fiscal measures to help…
Experts fear fresh wave of political prisoners in Myanmar
World
February 24, 2021
Experts fear fresh wave of political prisoners in Myanmar
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Whether taken from their homes in the middle of the night or grabbed off the streets…
The Latest: Hungary urges citizens to get vaccine from China
World
February 23, 2021
The Latest: Hungary urges citizens to get vaccine from China
BUDAPEST — Officials in Hungary are urging people to trust in the vaccines already approved by the country ahead of…
Lam backs Hong Kong electoral changes excluding opponents
World
February 23, 2021
Lam backs Hong Kong electoral changes excluding opponents
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam gave her clear support Tuesday to electoral reforms that would…
Hong Kong leader gets China’s Sinovac vaccine to bolster public confidence
World
February 22, 2021
Hong Kong leader gets China’s Sinovac vaccine to bolster public confidence
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam received China’s Sinovac vaccine on Monday together with top officials at…
China urges US to lift trade restrictions, stop interference
World
February 22, 2021
China urges US to lift trade restrictions, stop interference
BEIJING (AP) — China’s top diplomat called Monday for new US President Joe Biden’s administration to lift restrictions on trade…
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid Olympic worries
World
February 17, 2021
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid Olympic worries
TOKYO (AP) — Months after other major economies, Japan began giving the first coronavirus vaccines to front-line health workers Wednesday.…
China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers
World
February 17, 2021
China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Ma Xiaolin frequently wrote about current affairs on one of China’s leading microblogging sites, where he…
Japanese economy sees recovery from pandemic slump
World
February 15, 2021
Japanese economy sees recovery from pandemic slump
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese economy grew at an annual rate of 12.7 percent in October-December, marking the second straight…
Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, minor injuries
World
February 14, 2021
Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, minor injuries
TOKYO (AP) — Residents in northeastern Japan on Sunday cleaned up clutter and debris in stores and homes after a…