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Hong Kong orders building inspections after deadly fire
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Hong Kong orders building inspections after deadly fire

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities will inspect 2,500 older residential buildings after a deadly fire killed seven people…
The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules
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The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some…
Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations
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Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations

TOKYO (AP) — Olympic participants and fans arriving for next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics are likely to face requirements to…
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
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Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a…
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse
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Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers said Wednesday that they were resigning en masse following a move by…
Egypt, South Korea organize Korean Halal Food Festival
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Egypt, South Korea organize Korean Halal Food Festival

Egypt and South Korea on Sunday held a joint video-conference to organize the Korean Halal Food Festival,  dedicated to sharing…
World markets rise on relief over US election outcome
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World markets rise on relief over US election outcome

TOKYO (AP) — World markets climbed Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after days of US presidential limbo…
A worried Asia wonders: What will Joe Biden do?
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A worried Asia wonders: What will Joe Biden do?

TOKYO (AP) — As Asia comes to terms with the reality of a Joe Biden administration, relief and hopes of…
World leaders hope for fresh start after Biden win
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World leaders hope for fresh start after Biden win

World leaders on Sunday cheered Joe Biden’s election as US president as a chance to enhance cooperation on climate change,…
The Latest: WHO says COVID-19 spread in Europe accelerating
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The Latest: WHO says COVID-19 spread in Europe accelerating

GENEVA — The World Health Organization says there has been a “further acceleration” in the speed of COVID-19′s spread in…
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