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China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
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China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong

China on Monday defended barring the head of Human Rights Watch from entering Hong Kong, saying non-governmental organizations were responsible…
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash, lava
World

Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash, lava

Lava and broad columns of ash illuminated by lightning spewed from a volcano south of the Philippine capital on Monday,…
Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears
World

Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen was out in front as votes were being counted on Saturday after an election battle dominated…
Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal
World

Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal

Washington and Beijing may be ready to sign a preliminary trade agreement, but companies in China are not taking any…
N Korea: Trump’s birthday greet not enough to resume talks
World

N Korea: Trump’s birthday greet not enough to resume talks

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean official on Saturday said that the US and South Korea are dreaming…
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
Middle East

Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships “at…
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near
World

Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near

TOKYO (AP) — The official posters are out for this year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The 20 posters have been…
Ghosn ‘fled by bullet train’, Japan vows to bolster borders
World

Ghosn ‘fled by bullet train’, Japan vows to bolster borders

New reports emerged Monday on how fugitive former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn jumped bail in Japan, as the country’s justice…
‘Return to right path’ Beijing’s new envoy tells Hong Kong
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‘Return to right path’ Beijing’s new envoy tells Hong Kong

Beijing’s new top envoy to Hong Kong said he hoped the protest ravaged city would “return to the right path”…
Japanese woman turns 117 years old, extends record as world’s oldest person
Life & Style

Japanese woman turns 117 years old, extends record as world’s oldest person

TOKYO (Reuters) – Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at…
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