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Japan vaccination uncertainty casts doubts over Olympics
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Japan vaccination uncertainty casts doubts over Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is publicly adamant that it will stage its postponed Olympics this summer. But to pull it…
China labels Pompeo ‘doomsday clown’ over genocide claims
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China labels Pompeo ‘doomsday clown’ over genocide claims

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Foreign Ministry described outgoing US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday as a “doomsday clown”…
Panel: China, WHO should have acted quicker to stop pandemic
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Panel: China, WHO should have acted quicker to stop pandemic

GENEVA (AP) — A panel of experts commissioned by the World Health Organization has criticized China and other countries for…
China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains
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China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains

BEIJING (AP) — China eked out 2.3 percent economic growth in 2020, likely becoming the only major economy to expand…
The Latest: Chinese province ups restrictions amid outbreak
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The Latest: Chinese province ups restrictions amid outbreak

BEIJING — A Chinese province grappling with a spike in coronavirus cases is reinstating tight restrictions on weddings, funerals and…
In Tokyo’s lockdown, some drink on even after authorities call time
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In Tokyo’s lockdown, some drink on even after authorities call time

TOKYO (Reuters) – For Yuuki Hamazono, it was a relief to find bars and restaurants in Tokyo flouting the Japanese…
Trump’s presidency not just a blip in US foreign policy
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Trump’s presidency not just a blip in US foreign policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to scrap President Donald Trump’s vision of “America First” in favor of “diplomacy…
Japan widens virus emergency for seven more areas as cases surge
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Japan widens virus emergency for seven more areas as cases surge

TOKYO (AP) — Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency for seven more prefectures Wednesday, affecting more than half the…
Survey finds global mistrust could weigh on vaccine rollout
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Survey finds global mistrust could weigh on vaccine rollout

By PAN PYLAS (AP) — Waning trust in governments and all types of media is threatening to limit the rollout…
China sees growing COVID-19 threat as more cities locked down
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China sees growing COVID-19 threat as more cities locked down

BEIJING (Reuters) – China has recorded the biggest daily jump in COVID cases in more than five months, despite four…
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