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Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking, more bodies found   

Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking, more bod...

For years, many Rohingya have embarked on rickety wooden boats to try to reach n...

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South Korean politician urges Tokyo to address Takeshima matter calmly

South Korean politician urges Tokyo to address Takeshim...

Joo Ho-young, head of a suprapartisan league of lawmakers working to promote fri...

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Onosato dominates in early days of Kyushu tournament

Onosato dominates in early days of Kyushu tournament

Ex-ōzeki Takayasu, rising talent Hakuoho and former Emperor’s Cup winner Wakatak...

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Pakistan ‘in a state of war’ after explosion kills 12 in Capital

Pakistan ‘in a state of war’ after explosion kills 12 i...

The attack has raised alarm that insurgent violence, confined in recent years to...

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Communities donate meals and funds as U.S. food aid remains in limbo

Communities donate meals and funds as U.S. food aid rem...

This month has seen an uptick in charitable donations and activities from busine...

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Japan shooting for World Cup final spot, says JFA head Miyamoto

Japan shooting for World Cup final spot, says JFA head ...

Recording its first ever win over five-time world champion Brazil in a friendly ...

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Nearly half of all refugees to face extreme climate hazards by 2040, says UNHCR

Nearly half of all refugees to face extreme climate haz...

By the middle of the century, the hottest 15 refugee camps in the world are also...

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Mother and partner rearrested over alleged child abuse

Mother and partner rearrested over alleged child abuse

The pair allegedly starved the woman’s daughter, causing her to become severely ...

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Japan team builds AI model to identify diabetes risk from electrocardiogram data

Japan team builds AI model to identify diabetes risk fr...

The method, which does not require blood tests, could lead to early detection of...

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Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at 84

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at 84

Tagliabue replaced Pete Rozelle as the NFL's commissioner in 1989. He was succee...

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Indonesia grants national hero status to late strongman President Suharto

Indonesia grants national hero status to late strongman...

Indonesia awarded the title of national hero on Monday to late President Suharto...

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Want to fight climate change? Fight ‘climate fatigue’

Want to fight climate change? Fight ‘climate fatigue’

The public is concerned but disengaged in the lead up to this week’s U.N. climat...

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A year after Hidankyo’s Nobel win, A-bomb survivors pin hopes on youth

A year after Hidankyo’s Nobel win, A-bomb survivors pin...

While support for nuclear-weapons abolitionist groups is increasing, the average...

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Tokyo government conducts sign language lessons ahead of Deaflympics

Tokyo government conducts sign language lessons ahead o...

Some 3,000 athletes from over 70 countries and regions are slated to compete in ...

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Businesses in Japan tighten bear safety measures as sightings surge

Businesses in Japan tighten bear safety measures as sig...

Convenience stores and delivery companies are taking action to protect employees...

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Typhoon Fung-Wong slams Philippines with high winds and flooding

Typhoon Fung-Wong slams Philippines with high winds and...

Fung-Wong was the second deadly typhoon to hit the country in the past week afte...