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Russia hopes to raise fish, seafood exports to China after Japan ban
MOSCOW/TOKYO -- Russia hopes to increase its marine product exports to China in the wake of China's ban on Japanese seafood imports after the release of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea. Russia is one of the biggest marine product suppliers to China, with 894 Russian companies allowed to export seafood, Rosselkhoznadzor, the Russian food safety watchdog, said in July. In a statement late on Friday, Rosselkhoznadzor said it was seeking to
World News Aug. 26, 2023
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Spain defeat England in final of record-breaking Women's World Cup
SYDNEY (Reuters) -- Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final of the Women's World Cup on Sunday, capping off a tournament that has broken attendance and TV records and raised hopes of a surge in interest for the women's game. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the ninth edition of the global showpiece event was the first to be held in the southern hemisphere. While local interest ebbed when Australia exited in the semi-finals, just shy of two million fans will have passed through t
Soccer Aug. 20, 2023
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North Korea slams UN human rights meeting as a US 'scheme'
North Korea slammed a recent United Nations meeting about its human rights record, asserting the United States used the international organisation for a "scheme" against Pyongyang, state media KCNA reported on Saturday. The UN Security Council discussed human rights abuses in North Korea on Thursday, with the U.S. ambassador criticising leader Kim Jong Un for using "repression and cruelty" to develop nuclear weapons and missiles. US President Joe Biden and the leaders of Sout
North Korea Aug. 19, 2023
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North Korea scrambled jets after US spy aircraft approached: KCNA
North Korea's military said it had scrambled jets after a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft intruded into its economic zone off its east coast, state news agency KCNA reported on Friday. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, was a "a dangerous military provocation" and North Korea was considering measures to deter future incursions, an unnamed spokesperson of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army said in the report. (Reuters)
North Korea Aug. 18, 2023
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Latest North Korean missile sparks new debate over possible Russian role
North Korea's latest Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile - its first ICBM to use solid rocket fuel - has ignited new debate over a possible Russian role in the nuclear-armed state's dramatic missile development. In a report published on Thursday by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, Theodore Postol, professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, argued that the Hwasong-18 ICBM is likely the result of technical cooperation so
North Korea Aug. 18, 2023
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Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 US vehicles over fire risks, urge owners to park outside
Hyundai Motor and its sister firm Kia said on Thursday they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles in the United States because of fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs. The recall covers Hyundai 2023-2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles and 2023-2024 Seltos and 2023 Kia Soul, Sportage vehicles. The Korean automakers said electronic controllers for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electr
Mobility Aug. 3, 2023
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China to review appointments, dismissals of officials at Tuesday meeting: state media
China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, a powerful body that enacts and amend laws when parliament is not in session, will review appointments and dismissals of officials at a meeting on Tuesday, state media reported. The announcement comes one month since Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang was last seen, with China's government saying he was off for unspecified health reasons. The NPC committee, which meets roughly every two months to deliberate legislation and pass
World News July 24, 2023
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Top Chinese diplomat proposes talks with Japan, South Korea: Kyodo
TOKYO -- Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi proposed high-level talks between China, Japan and South Korea in a meeting with the Japanese foreign minister in Indonesia this month, Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday. The proposal is seen as signalling a willingness to resume talks among the three countries and Japan would accelerate preparations to make it happen by the end of the year, Kyodo reported, citing unidentified diplomatic sources. US allies Japan and South Korea are wary of China's in
Foreign Affairs July 23, 2023
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New legal battles await colleges after US Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday barring race-conscious admissions policies will force universities to find new ways to attract a diverse student body -- but experts said such efforts will likely open a new front in what has been a decades-long legal battle over race and college admissions. The majority opinion, written by Chief Justice John Roberts and joined by the court’s five other conservatives, held that giving some minority applicants a boost over others based on their
World News June 30, 2023
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EU antitrust regulators temporarily halt probe of Korean Air-Asiana deal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -- EU antitrust regulators have temporarily suspended their investigation into Korean Air Lines' proposed acquisition of Asiana after the former asked for more time to prepare remedies to address competition concerns, the South Korean carrier said on Wednesday. The temporary halt took effect on June 23, the European Commission's site shows. "Korean Air has requested a deadline extension to render comprehensive remedies that can address the EC’s concerns, a
Mobility June 28, 2023
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Lucid CEO says Aston Martin EV tech deal is just the beginning
LONDON (Reuters) -- Lucid will pursue more deals to sell its luxury electric vehicle equipment as it looks to grow its technology supply business, its top executive said on Wednesday, adding its recent deal with Aston Martin is just the start. The US EV firm will provide Aston with technology including a rear drive unit with twin motors, battery modules and software for integrating systems under the agreement with the British luxury carmaker announced on Monday. The parts will come from Lucid
Mobility June 28, 2023
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Putin vows to crush 'armed mutiny' after Russian mercenary boss tries to oust top brass
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to crush what he called an armed mutiny after rebellious mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday he had taken control of a southern city as part of an attempt to oust the military leadership. The dramatic turn, with many details unclear, looked like the biggest domestic crisis Putin has faced since he ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine - which he called a "special military operation" - in February last year. In a televised address
World News June 24, 2023
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Cathay Pacific flight incident injures 11 in Hong Kong
Eleven people were injured on Cathay Pacific's flight CX880 at Hong Kong's international airport early on Saturday after the carrier aborted takeoff due to a technical issue, Cathay said in a statement. The flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles was carrying 17 crew and 293 passengers. It performed "an aborted takeoff in accordance with standard procedures after a technical issue was detected by the crew." The injuries occurred during a precautionary evacuation back at the gate
World News June 24, 2023
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US, Japan, Philippines discuss S. China sea, North Korea
The national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines on Friday discussed regional security issues and ways to strengthen the trilateral alliance, they said in a joint statement. It was the first meeting between White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and his counterparts, Akiba Takeo of Japan and Eduardo Ano of the Philippines. "The three (advisers) discussed a wide range of regional security challenges, including with respect to the South China Sea and
World News June 16, 2023
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Japan, US, South Korea to hold security advisers meeting in Tokyo - Jiji
Japan will host a meeting of security advisers with the United States and South Korea in Tokyo on June 15, and with the United States and the Philippines on June 16, Jiji news agency reported on Tuesday. (Reuters)
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