Asia
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Japan Moves Toward First New Reactor Since Fukushima Disaster
A Japanese utility said Tuesday it was taking an initial step towards building the nation’s first new nuclear reactor since the…
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Philippines Flooding Displaces Thousands as New Storm Threatens
Heavy flooding inundated the Philippines’ capital on Tuesday, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and schools and government…
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Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority in upper house
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to remain in his position despite the ruling coalition led by his Liberal Democratic…
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Japan’s Upper House Election Poses Major Test for PM Ishiba’s Coalition
The Japanese people were voting Sunday for seats in the smaller of Japan’s two parliamentary houses in a key election…
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Damage mounts in South Korea as torrential rains enter fourth day
Torrential rains that lashed South Korea for a fourth day on Saturday kept nearly 3,000 people from returning to their…
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Lightning Strikes Kill at Least 33 People in Northeast India
Authorities reported on Friday that at least 33 people have lost their lives and dozens more have been injured due…
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Iraq Shopping Mall Fire Death Toll Rises to 63, with 40 Injured
The death toll from the fire that erupted at a shopping center in the city of Kut, eastern Iraq, has…
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Pakistan Monsoon Rains Kills 54 Dead in 24 Hours
Local authorities reported on Thursday that over 50 people have died in the past 24 hours due to heavy rainfall…
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Japan Sees Record 21.5 Million Tourists in First Six Months
A record 21.5 million tourists visited Japan in the first six months of the year, a 21-percent increase year-on-year, official…
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Algeria, China Sign Framework Agreement for Digital Development and Tourism
A framework agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in digital development and the promotion of tourism and hospitality products and services…
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