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Japan’s oldest royal, Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito’s sister-in-law, dies at 101
Tokyo — Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has…
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India’s top court slams states over “bulldozer justice,” razing of illegal homes that allegedly targets Muslims
New Delhi — India’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that authorities demolishing illegally-constructed homes and other properties belonging to suspected criminals is…
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Experts say Trump’s threatened China tariffs could actually help Beijing weather an economic storm
Hong Kong — President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to slap up a tariff of up to 60% on all goods…
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China building prototype nuclear reactor to power next generation aircraft carrier, AP reports
Bangkok — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet…
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Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts, burning homes and killing at least 10 on Flores island
Maumere, Indonesia — Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least 10 people had died as a series of…
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Telegram app hosts ‘underground markets’ for Southeast Asian crime gangs, UN says
Powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia extensively use the messaging app Telegram which has enabled a fundamental change in the…
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