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Japanese PM Suga expects to invite Biden to Tokyo Olympics
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Japanese PM Suga expects to invite Biden to Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he expects to invite President Joe Biden to the Tokyo…
Myanmar junta frees hundreds held for anti-coup protests
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Myanmar junta frees hundreds held for anti-coup protests

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Hundreds of people imprisoned for demonstrating against last month’s coup in Myanmar were released Wednesday, a…
Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids
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Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong suspended use of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday after its Chinese distributor informed the city…
China-Europe sanctions fight shatters image of amicable ties
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China-Europe sanctions fight shatters image of amicable ties

BEIJING (AP) — China looked to Europe as an amicable partner as the continent’s leaders resisted being drawn into President…
West sanctions China over Xinjiang abuses, Beijing hits back at EU
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West sanctions China over Xinjiang abuses, Beijing hits back at EU

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Chinese officials on Monday for…
China steps up COVID-19 vaccination, considers differentiated visa policies
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China steps up COVID-19 vaccination, considers differentiated visa policies

BEIJING (Reuters) – China had administered 74.96 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Saturday, health commission spokesman Mi Feng…
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
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Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — At last it’s official after countless unsourced news reports and rumors: spectators from abroad will be barred…
UN official: Myanmar people want UN sanctions, peacekeepers
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UN official: Myanmar people want UN sanctions, peacekeepers

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The people of Myanmar have huge expectations from the United Nations and the international community following…
UN says no international staff left in North Korea
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UN says no international staff left in North Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A UN spokesman said the world body in North Korea has been left with no…
Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul
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Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Fresh off a stop in Tokyo, President Joe Biden’s top diplomat and defense chief traveled…
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