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Die-hard Hong Kong protesters defend tactics as unity cracks
Aug 20, 2019

Die-hard Hong Kong protesters defend tactics as unity cracks

Protesters on the front lines in Hong Kong explain how largely peaceful marches against proposed changes to the city's extradition law morphed into a summer of tear gas and rubber bullets...

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Judge postpones 2nd corruption trial of Malaysia's former PM
Aug 19, 2019

Judge postpones 2nd corruption trial of Malaysia's former PM

A judge has delayed by a week the second trial of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak for alleged corruption linked to the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state investment fund...

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Asian shares rise as investors watch trade war, economies
Aug 19, 2019

Asian shares rise as investors watch trade war, economies

Asian shares are higher as investors continue to rejigger their read on President Donald Trump's trade war and growing worries about slowing economies around the world...

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Japan's exports fell in July for 8th straight month
Aug 19, 2019

Japan's exports fell in July for 8th straight month

Japan's exports fell for the 8th straight month in July as worries continued about President Donald Trump's trade policies denting Asian economic growth...

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Cathay Pacific CEO resigns after Beijing pressure
Aug 16, 2019

Cathay Pacific CEO resigns after Beijing pressure

Cathay Pacific CEO resigns following pressure by Beijing on Hong Kong carrier over participation by some of its employees in anti-government protests...

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Can Tokyo's efficient rail system handle Olympic strain?
Aug 16, 2019

Can Tokyo's efficient rail system handle Olympic strain?

Tokyo's famous and efficient rail system is likely to be stressed during next year's Olympics....

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China threatens retaliation if US tariff hikes go ahead
Aug 15, 2019

China threatens retaliation if US tariff hikes go ahead

China threatens retaliation if Washington steps up their war over trade and technology by going ahead with planned Sept. 1 tariff hikes on additional Chinese imports...

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Global stocks lower after US falls on recession fear
Aug 15, 2019

Global stocks lower after US falls on recession fear

Global stock markets mostly lower after Wall Street falls on recession fears...

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Hong Kong Umbrella Movement leader released on bail
Aug 15, 2019

Hong Kong Umbrella Movement leader released on bail

A leader of 2014 pro-democracy protests has been released on bail as Hong Kong's government attempts to quell a movement that has paralyzed parts of the city and its airport and led to hundreds of arr...

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S. Korea's Moon calls for talks to end trade row with Japan
Aug 15, 2019

S. Korea's Moon calls for talks to end trade row with Japan

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has offered an olive branch to Japan to end a tense trade dispute, saying Seoul will "gladly join hands" if Tokyo to accepts calls for dialogue...

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