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Japan opens airport coronavirus test lab for departing travelers
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Japan opens airport coronavirus test lab for departing travelers

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s largest airport opened a novel coronavirus testing facility on Monday as it takes steps to reopen…
The Latest: China reports 6 new cases in far west outbreak
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The Latest: China reports 6 new cases in far west outbreak

BEIJING — China has reported six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in an outbreak in Xinjiang, bringing the total in…
Strong typhoon leaves 1 dead, 12 missing as it nears Vietnam
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Strong typhoon leaves 1 dead, 12 missing as it nears Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Typhoon Molave roared closer to Vietnam with destructive force Wednesday, leaving one villager dead and causing…
The Latest: India capital has its worst 1-day virus caseload
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The Latest: India capital has its worst 1-day virus caseload

NEW DELHI — India’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases is moving closer to 8 million, with 43,893 new cases reported…
Coronavirus pandemic deepens Japan’s demographic crisis
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Coronavirus pandemic deepens Japan’s demographic crisis

TOKYO (Reuters) – Tumbling numbers of pregnancies and marriages in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic are likely to intensify a…
Post-Abe agenda: Suga says Japan to go carbon-free by 2050
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Post-Abe agenda: Suga says Japan to go carbon-free by 2050

TOKYO (AP) — Japan will achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared Monday, outlining an ambitious…
Thai protesters rally ahead of parliamentary debate
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Thai protesters rally ahead of parliamentary debate

BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered in Thailand’s capital again on Sunday, seeking to keep up pressure on…
On Suga’s overseas debut, Japan, Vietnam agree broadly on defence transfer
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On Suga’s overseas debut, Japan, Vietnam agree broadly on defence transfer

HANOI (Reuters) – Japan hailed an agreement in principle to supply Vietnam with military gear and technology, as the two…
China’s economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength
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China’s economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength

BEIJING (AP) — China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls…
Thai authorities seek to censor coverage of student protests
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Thai authorities seek to censor coverage of student protests

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s embattled prime minister said Monday that there were no plans to extend a state of emergency…
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