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Mired in crises, North Korea’s Kim to open big party meeting
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Mired in crises, North Korea’s Kim to open big party meeting

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Coronavirus restrictions that have significantly limited his public appearances. Warning signals for an economy battered…
The Latest: Japan sharply tightens ban on foreign visitors
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The Latest: Japan sharply tightens ban on foreign visitors

TOKYO — Japan’s government will temporarily ban entry of all nonresident foreign nationals as a precaution against a new and…
After early success, S. Korea sleepwalks into virus crisis
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After early success, S. Korea sleepwalks into virus crisis

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea had seemed to be winning the fight against the coronavirus: Quickly ramping up…
Japan adopts green growth plan to go carbon free by 2050
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Japan adopts green growth plan to go carbon free by 2050

TOKYO (AP) — Japan aims to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in about 15 years, the government said Friday in a plan…
After months of calm, Thailand grapples with virus outbreak
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After months of calm, Thailand grapples with virus outbreak

BANGKOK (AP) — After managing against the odds to keep the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year,…
Asia Today: South Korea’s cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again
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Asia Today: South Korea’s cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again

South Korea has added another new 1,092 infections of the coronavirus in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains…
Official costs of Tokyo Olympics up by 22% to $15.4 billion
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Official costs of Tokyo Olympics up by 22% to $15.4 billion

TOKYO (AP) — The official cost of the postponed Tokyo Olympics has increased by 22%, the local organizing committee said…
US issues additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials
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US issues additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday imposed additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses,…
The Latest: Germany puts more curbs on travel from UK
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The Latest: Germany puts more curbs on travel from UK

Germany has expanded its ban on passenger flights from the U.K. to forbid passenger transport by rail, bus and ship.…
Ginza shoppers clean hands, phones with high-tech wash stations
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Ginza shoppers clean hands, phones with high-tech wash stations

TOKYO (Reuters) – Shoppers washed their hands and sterilised their smartphones in the streets of Tokyo’s posh Ginza district on…
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