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Yoshihide Suga wins party vote for Japan prime minister
World
September 14, 2020
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
World
September 13, 2020
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
World
September 10, 2020
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
World
September 9, 2020
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
World
September 9, 2020
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
World
September 6, 2020
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
World
September 4, 2020
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
World
September 4, 2020
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
World
September 1, 2020
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
World
August 31, 2020
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…