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No large fluctuations in Olympics COVID cases expected, organizers say
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No large fluctuations in Olympics COVID cases expected, organizers say

BEIJING, Feb 6 (Reuters) – A sharp drop in COVID-19 cases on Feb. 5 among Beijing Olympics-related personnel was due…
North Korea grows nuclear, missiles programs, profits from cyberattacks -UN report
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North Korea grows nuclear, missiles programs, profits from cyberattacks -UN report

The annual report by independent sanctions monitors was submitted on Friday evening to the UN Security Council North Korea sanctions…
Olympic teams raise concerns over quarantine hotels
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Olympic teams raise concerns over quarantine hotels

BEIJING (AP) — Not enough food. Inedible meals. No training equipment. Some Olympic athletes unlucky enough to test positive for…
In Beijing, Olympic ideals coexist with authoritarian rule
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In Beijing, Olympic ideals coexist with authoritarian rule

His collar turned up against the cold, the head of the International Olympic Committee looked out over the stadium and…
N. Korean leader Kim attends concert glorifying his power
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N. Korean leader Kim attends concert glorifying his power

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife attended a Lunar New Year’s Day…
On Lunar New Year, Chinese pray outside shut temples
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On Lunar New Year, Chinese pray outside shut temples

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese people on Tuesday rang in the Lunar New Year despite pandemic restrictions, as small crowds gathered…
Myanmar takeover anniversary marked by strike, int’l concern
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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