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Associated Press
Post-communist Generation is Hoping for a New Era of Democracy in Mongolia
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Tsenguun Saruulsaikhan, a young and newly minted member of Mongolia'...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
A Bench and a Grandmother’s Ear: Zimbabwe’s Novel Mental Health Therapy Spreads Overseas
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — After her son, the family’s shining light and only breadwinner, was arres...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
Hungary’s Orbán Meets Putin for Talks in Moscow in a Rare Visit by a European Leader
MOSCOW (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Moscow on Friday to discuss prospects...
July 6, 2024
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Japan In Focus
Heirs to Kyoto Talent / Craftsman Pursuing Perfect Sound, Transcending Framework of Buddhist Utensils
UJI, Kyoto — Orin metallic bowls, which are used in Buddhist rituals and ceremonies, produce a cl...
July 6, 2024
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Outside Contributors
Link Academic Research With Youth Education To Promote Global Conversation on Sustainable Development
The world only has six years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but as U.N...
July 6, 2024
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Political Pulse
Osaka Expo Failing to Generate Excitement Among Public; Cuisine, Pop Culture Elements Could Spark Interest
The Kansai region, which includes Osaka, is enjoying an inbound tourism boom. According to the Os...
July 6, 2024
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Elections
Tokyo Assembly By-elections Enter Final Stage Of Campaigning; Sunday Vote Is Expected To Prefigure Lower House Election Outcome
The ruling and opposition parties are throwing all their energy into the final phase of campaigni...
July 6, 2024
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Asia-Pacific
Uighur Culture Being Erased as Beijing Tightens Grip on Xinjiang, 15 Years After Urumqi Riots
URUMQI, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region — Friday marked 15 years since deadly riots involving Ha...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
Starmer Takes Power as Prime Minister as UK Labour Party Sweeps to Power in Historic Election Win
LONDON (AP) — Labour leader Keir Starmer officially became British prime minister on Friday hours...
July 5, 2024
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Defense & Security
Japan Plans Extensive Support to Help Clear World’s Landmine Problem; to Work Closely with Cambodia, Eyes Aid for Ukraine
The government plans to work in cooperation with Cambodia to provide comprehensive support for Uk...
July 5, 2024
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Reuters
Toyota Finds No New Wrongdoing in Certification Investigation
BUDAPEST, July 5 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he was not in a...
July 5, 2024
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Reuters
Coral Bleachings Devastate Bali Reefs as Sea Temperatures Rise
BONDALEM, Indonesia, July 5 (Reuters) - Indonesian conservationist Nyoman Sugiarto has been worki...
July 5, 2024
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Reuters
China Unveils Next Steps in EU Brandy Probe as EV Tariffs Take Effect
BEIJING, July 5 (Reuters) - China announced the next step in its anti-dumping investigation into ...
July 5, 2024
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Washington Post
‘Horse Detective’ Adopts Wild Mustangs, Reunites Them with Herds
Clare Staples was an entertainment producer in Los Angeles when she learned about a decades-long ...
July 5, 2024
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Defense & Security
China Coast Guard Calls for Japan to Leave Waters Around Senkakus in Weibo Posts; Japanese Fishing Vessels Monitored
The China Coast Guard (CCG) has been repeatedly posting on social media platform Weibo the names ...
July 5, 2024