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Yoshihide Suga wins party vote for Japan prime minister
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Yoshihide Suga wins party vote for Japan prime minister

TOKYO (AP) — Yoshihide Suga was elected as the new head of Japan’s ruling party on Monday, virtually guaranteeing him…
Chinese military calls US biggest threat to world peace
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Chinese military calls US biggest threat to world peace

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Defense Ministry on Sunday blasted a critical US report on the country’s military ambitions, saying it…
India reports record daily jump of 95,735 coronavirus cases
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India reports record daily jump of 95,735 coronavirus cases

BENGALURU (Reuters) – India reported record jumps in new coronavirus infections and deaths on Thursday, taking its tally of cases…
Disney criticized for filming ‘Mulan’ in China’s Xinjiang
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Disney criticized for filming ‘Mulan’ in China’s Xinjiang

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Disney is under fire for filming part of its live-action reboot “Mulan” in Xinjiang, the…
North Korea’s Kim urges quick recovery from typhoon damage
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North Korea’s Kim urges quick recovery from typhoon damage

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for urgent efforts to rebuild thousands of homes…
Hong Kong police arrest 90 at protests over election delay
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Hong Kong police arrest 90 at protests over election delay

HONG KONG (AP) — At least 90 people were arrested Sunday at protests against the government’s decision to postpone elections…
Tokyo Olympic CEO: Vaccine not requirement to hold games
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Tokyo Olympic CEO: Vaccine not requirement to hold games

TOKYO (AP) — A vaccine is not a requirement for holding next year’s postponed Olympics and Paralympics, the CEO of…
The Latest: Madrid expands restrictions to indoor gatherings
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The Latest: Madrid expands restrictions to indoor gatherings

MADRID — The Madrid regional government is further restricting family reunions and social gatherings to curb a sharp spike in…
Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts
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Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong began a voluntary mass-testing program for coronavirus Tuesday as part of a strategy to…
Japan’s ruling party to hold September 14 leadership vote; four possible candidates for PM
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Japan’s ruling party to hold September 14 leadership vote; four possible candidates for PM

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to hold a leadership vote on Sept. 14 to replace Prime…
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