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Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
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Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea counted its fourth straight day of triple-digit increases in new coronavirus cases Monday…
WHO says COVID-19 not transmitted though food
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WHO says COVID-19 not transmitted though food

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday advised people not to worry about becoming infected with the novel coronavirus through…
Indonesia takes part in late-stage China vaccine trial
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Indonesia takes part in late-stage China vaccine trial

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — More people in Indonesia rolled up their sleeves Friday to test a potential coronavirus vaccine developed…
Five factors behind the recent decline in gold prices
Economy

Five factors behind the recent decline in gold prices

Gold prices fell during trading on Tuesday, in the worst daily decline since last March. The spot price fell to…
Hong Kong residents defend free press as China cracks down
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Hong Kong residents defend free press as China cracks down

HONG KONG (AP) — Last year, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong to demand…
Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests
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Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan sent COVID-19 assistance to foreign countries surreptitiously to avoid protests from China, its foreign minister…
Global coronavirus cases top 20 million, doubling in 45 days
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Global coronavirus cases top 20 million, doubling in 45 days

MITO, Japan (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases topped 20 million on Tuesday, more than half of them from…
Hong Kong newspaper raided, tycoon detained under new law
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Hong Kong newspaper raided, tycoon detained under new law

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities broadened their enforcement of a new national security law on Monday, arresting media…
China sends fighter jets as US offers Taiwan ‘strong’ support
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China sends fighter jets as US offers Taiwan ‘strong’ support

TAIPEI (Reuters) – Chinese air force jets briefly crossed over the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait on Monday and were…
US sanctions branded ‘clowning actions’ as Hong Kong vows it won’t be intimidated
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US sanctions branded ‘clowning actions’ as Hong Kong vows it won’t be intimidated

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Beijing’s top representative office in Hong Kong said on Saturday that sanctions imposed by Washington on…
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