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North Korea fires multiple suspected cruise missiles
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North Korea fires multiple suspected cruise missiles

North Korea fired several suspected cruise missiles Tuesday towards the sea, according to the South’s military, with analysts saying Pyongyang…
Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules
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Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules

MADRID (AP) — As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with…
Japanese drug a potential treatment for coronavirus in Egypt
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Japanese drug a potential treatment for coronavirus in Egypt

Egypt has obtained samples of the antiviral drug Avigan from Japan for testing as a potential treatment for coronavirus, Higher…
Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings
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Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings

BERLIN (AP) — As the Easter holiday approaches, world leaders and health officials are fervently warning that hard-won gains in…
As outbreaks flatten in places, Japan, India see more cases
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As outbreaks flatten in places, Japan, India see more cases

NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus infections are spiking in Japan and creating hot spots in India’s congested cities just as…
Women fight for a place at the table as sushi chefs in Japan
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Women fight for a place at the table as sushi chefs in Japan

Women have warm hands, their periods alter their sense of taste and they can’t work long hours — just some…
Japan to declare state of emergency over coronavirus
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Japan to declare state of emergency over coronavirus

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will on Tuesday declare a state of emergency in parts of the country, including Tokyo,…
Masks are everywhere in Asia, but have they helped?
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Masks are everywhere in Asia, but have they helped?

The use of face masks in Asia during the coronavirus outbreak has been far more widespread than in the West,…
Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year
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Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year

The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organizers said on Monday, after the coronavirus forced the historic…
Tokyo organizers eye July 2021 for delayed Olympics: reports
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Tokyo organizers eye July 2021 for delayed Olympics: reports

Tokyo Olympics organizers are eyeing next July as a start date for the postponed Games, Japanese media reported Sunday, following…
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