45 activists sentenced in Hong Kong national security case. The longest term is 10 years
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North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
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New Zealand’s leaders formally apologize to survivors of abuse in state and church care
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The Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy
HONG KONG (news agencies) — Merchants and consumers alike found the Singles’ Day shopping festival Monday less shiny than in ...
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UAE confirms oil spill off UAQ beaches as cause for smell reported in several emirates
The odours 'pose no health risk' to residents, the ministry confirmed; beaches and coastal areas in the emirate have been...
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