Leaders of South Korea, New Zealand strongly condemn expanding North Korea-Russia military ties
SEOUL, South Korea (news agencies) — The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand strongly condemned the deepening military cooperation ...
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In Asia, pope urges Indonesia to live up to promise of ‘harmony in diversity,’ fight extremism
JAKARTA, Indonesia (news agencies) — Pope Francis urged Indonesia to live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity” and ...
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Fierce storm blows out of northern Philippines after leaving 14 dead in landslides and floods
MANILA, Philippines (news agencies) — A fierce storm was blowing out of the northern Philippines Tuesday after leaving at least ...
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Pacific leaders’ summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (news agencies) — Turmoil over China’s push for influence in the South Pacific has overshadowed the region’s most ...
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Taiwan investigators to rule on further detention of former presidential candidate amid graft probe
TAIPEI, Taiwan (news agencies) — Taiwan investigators were expected to rule Sunday on the further detention of a former presidential ...
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Storm creeps through Japan, bringing heavy rainfall to some spots for days
TOKYO (news agencies) — Tropical Storm Shanshan brought torrential rain Sunday to Japan ’s Shizuoka area, 180 kilometers (110 miles) ...
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Catholics face a shortage of priests. But one Indonesian seminary is overwhelmed with applicants
MAUMERE, Indonesia (news agencies) — Arnoldus Yansen thought for certain he was going to become a Catholic priest, just like ...
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More Hong Kongers tune out the news as they adapt to Beijing’s tightening grip
HONG KONG (news agencies) — Hannah Wong cried when the Hong Kong government effectively forced Apple Daily and Stand News ...
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Storm slowly heads toward Japan’s capital, leaving mudslides and broken bridges in its path
TOKYO (news agencies) — Tropical Storm Shanshan slowly made its way northeast through Japan toward the capital Saturday, setting off ...
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Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan
TOKYO (news agencies) — A slow-moving tropical storm had a far-reaching impact in much of Japan on Friday, dumping heavy ...
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