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Cambodian Goldsmith Turns Bullet Casings into Jewelry
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) — Every week, Cambodian goldsmith Thoeun Chantha turns about five kilograms of ...
April 27, 2023
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Singapore Faces Shortage of Bus Drivers in Tourism Sector, Despite Increasing Salaries
Even as the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) expects the republic’s tourism sector to recover fully fro...
April 27, 2023
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China: University Designed for Elderly Education Addresses Aging Society
The nation plans to invest in the talents of older people and also help them remain mentally active....
April 24, 2023
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As India’s Population Soars above All, Fewer Women Have Jobs
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Sheela Singh cried the day she handed in her resignation. For 16 years, she ha...
April 22, 2023
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China Creates Videos of Military Prowess to Intimidate Taiwan
BEIJING — The Chinese military sought to maximize its intimidation of Taiwan through video images it...
April 21, 2023
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As India’s Tiger Count Rises, Displaced Want Land Back
BENGALURU, India (AP) — It was a celebratory atmosphere for officials gathered just hours away from ...
April 15, 2023
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Bereaved Families of 10 Ex-Requisitioned Workers to Receive ‘Compensation’
SEOUL — The South Korean Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that a South Korean government-affiliat...
April 14, 2023
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Taiwan’s Ruling DPP Nominates Lai for President
Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party on Wednesday chose Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te, 63, as ...
April 13, 2023
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Korean Wartime Requisitioned Worker Plaintiffs Get ‘Third-Party’ Payments
A South Korean government-affiliated foundation this month paid an amount equivalent to compensation...
April 13, 2023
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South Korea, US, Japan Call for Support of Ban on North Korea Workers
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea, the U.S. and Japan called for stronger international support ...
April 8, 2023
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North Korea Claims Another Test of Underwater Nuclear Drone
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday claimed it tested this week a second known type of...
April 8, 2023
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Could Closer U.S.-Taiwan Ties Push China to the Brink?
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on...
April 7, 2023
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Afghan Girls Struggle with Poor Internet as They Turn to Online Classes
KABUL (Reuters) — Sofia logs in to class on a laptop in Kabul for an online English course run by on...
April 6, 2023
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China Plans to Ban Exports of Rare Earth Magnet Tech
BEIJING — China is considering banning the export of technologies used to produce high-performance r...
April 5, 2023
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Consul Meets Astellas Employee Detained in China
BEIJING (Jiji Press) — A Japanese consul had a meeting on Tuesday with a Japanese employee of drugma...
April 5, 2023
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