Asia
Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics
World
June 17, 2021
Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday announced the easing of a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other…
N Korea’s Kim looks much thinner, causing health speculation
World
June 16, 2021
N Korea’s Kim looks much thinner, causing health speculation
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has long been a source of…
China urges NATO to stop exaggerating ‘China threat theory’
World
June 15, 2021
China urges NATO to stop exaggerating ‘China threat theory’
China’s mission to the European Union urged NATO on Tuesday to stop exaggerating the “China threat theory” after the group’s…
Ousted Myanmar leader on trial; critics say charges bogus
World
June 14, 2021
Ousted Myanmar leader on trial; critics say charges bogus
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was set to go on trial Monday on charges that…
Odds of settling US-EU trade rifts? Hope may outrun progress
World
June 13, 2021
Odds of settling US-EU trade rifts? Hope may outrun progress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has vowed to mend America’s trade relations with its European allies, which were stretched…
The Latest: Japanese airline starts crew vaccination drive
World
June 13, 2021
The Latest: Japanese airline starts crew vaccination drive
TOKYO — Japanese airline All Nippon Airways has begun vaccinating its pilots and cabin attendants on international flights. That makes…
Biden to urge G-7 leaders to call out, compete with China
World
June 12, 2021
Biden to urge G-7 leaders to call out, compete with China
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — The United States plans to push democratic allies on Saturday to publicly call out China…
Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface
World
June 11, 2021
Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface
BEIJING (AP) — The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen…
Asia welcomes US vaccine donations amid cold storage worries
World
June 10, 2021
Asia welcomes US vaccine donations amid cold storage worries
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Health officials and experts in Asia have welcomed US plans to share 500 million more…
Biden administration sets up ‘strike force’ to go after China on trade
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June 8, 2021
Biden administration sets up ‘strike force’ to go after China on trade
The United States will target China with a new “strike force” to combat unfair trade practices, the Biden administration said…