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CoronavirusWHO authorizes Indian-made COVID vaccine, months into use
NEW DELHI (AP) — The World Health Organization granted an emergency use license Wednesday to a coron...
November 4, 2021
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Wider WorldEU says talks on 2015 Iran nuclear deal to resume Nov. 29
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced on Wednesday that talks between world powers and Iran t...
November 4, 2021
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US & CanadaPentagon: Chinese nuke force growing faster than predicted
WASHINGTON (AP) — China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted jus...
November 4, 2021
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Economy
Australia joins New Zealand to ratify regional trade pact RCEP
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia has joined New Zealand to ratify the world’s biggest free trade deal...
November 4, 2021
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EconomyFed to begin slowing economic aid as inflation worries rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will begin dialing back the extraordinary stimulus it’s provid...
November 4, 2021
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Companies
Toyota to roll out 1st global fully electric vehicle next year
Toyota Motor Corp., known for its strength in hybrid vehicles, is preparing to roll out its first fu...
November 4, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Vietnam: Many prefer to work from home after distancing ends
Ha Thanh Hau of Thu Duc City said she has gotten used to working from home during five months of soc...
November 3, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
China: Oil, gas giants gear up for steady winter supply
The major oil and gas companies in China, the world’s largest natural gas consumer, are increasing t...
November 3, 2021
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US & CanadaYoungkin’s Virginia win jolts Democrats, tight race in NJ
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor’s race early Wednesday, tapping into c...
November 3, 2021
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Asia-PacificRecord rice crop brings problem for farmers in India
MUNAK, India (Reuters) — Farmers in India are gathering in the largest rice crop in history, which p...
November 3, 2021
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Asia-PacificIndonesia: Pink ‘Squid Game’ soldiers entertain test participants
The latest craze for the South Korean hit series “Squid Game” was eerily evident during the recent c...
November 3, 2021
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Politics & Government
JCP wants to maintain coalition with CDPJ
The Japanese Communist Party (JCP) expressed its intention to continue cooperation with the Constitu...
November 3, 2021
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General NewsIllumination event puts Himeji Castle in limelight in western Japan
Himeji Castle is lit up by LEDs in an event called “Shiro no Hikari (white illumination) — egret shi...
November 3, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentWill CDPJ maintain ties with JCP in post-Edano era?
The losses suffered by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan in Sunday’s House of Representat...
November 3, 2021
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Climate ChangeKishida vows $10 billion in assistance to decarbonize Asia
GLASGOW — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Tuesday to provide up to $10 billion (about ¥1.14 tri...
November 3, 2021