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Family Hopes for Return of US Journalist Detained in Myanmar
The mother of a journalist detained in Myanmar says she and the family just want him to return safely home to Michigan
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Pakistan Rules Out Military Bases for US Anti-Terror Afghan Operations
'The government of Pakistan has categorically said that we will not allow kinetic use of drones nor are we interested in the surveillance of your dron
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China TV Network Accounts for Bulk of Beijing's Influence Spending in US
China spent nearly $64 million on propaganda, lobbying in US last year
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Myanmar: Trade Unions Call for Economic Shut Down' in Protest of Junta
The call comes after bloody crackdowns on protesters and military occupation of hospitals
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Hundreds of Thousands Without Power in Northwest US Ice Storm
National Weather Service says Oregon, Washington and Idaho should brace for another surge of winter moisture to hit the Northwest Sunday night, potent
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Hong Kongers in Britain Organize Support for Thousands of Newcomers/
With Beijing tightening freedoms in former British colony, its residents make use of their British National Overseas passports
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Tensions Run High in Haiti Amid New Anti-Government Protest Calling for President to Step Down
Political unrest continues following an alleged coup attempt and protesters clashing with police
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Tens of Thousands in Myanmar Protest Military Coup
Protesters say coup is violation of our democracy and human rights'
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Biggest Protests in Myanmar Since 2007 Draw Tens of Thousands
They're protesting the military junta's coup and detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi
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Tens of Thousands Protest Myanmar Coup Despite Internet Ban
In an upwelling of anger in the country's largest city, Yangon, protesters chanted, 'Military dictator, fail, fail; Democracy, win, win' and held bann
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Conditions Deteriorate for Thousands of Migrants Stranded in Bosnia
About 1,400 migrants have been living outdoors in bitterly cold temperatures for the past two weeks because of a political impasse
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South Sudan Concert Draws Tens of Thousands in Defiance of COVID-19 Protocols
A weekend outdoor concert in Juba attracted huge crowds including President Salva Kiir, despite a government ban on large gatherings during the COVID-
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Thousands Protest in Sudan in Call for Faster Reform
Protesters demand an acceleration of reforms on the second anniversary of the start of an uprising that ousted Omar al-Bashir
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US Formally Blames Iran for Abduction of American in 2007
Ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson was abducted on Kish Island in 2007 and is now presumed dead
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8 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Arrested for Taking Part in July Anti-Government Protest
Three ex-lawmakers among group detained for protest in July aimed at sweeping national security law approved by Beijing
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8 Hong Pro-Democracy Activists Arrested for Taking Part in July Anti-Government Protest
Three ex-lawmakers among group detained for protest in July aimed at sweeping national security law approved by Beijing
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Pro-Iran Militiamen Torch Massage Parlor in Baghdad, Accuse US, Israel of Corrupting Iraqi Youth
Video shows baton-wielding men assaulting female employees of a massage parlor
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Russia Sentences Man Convicted of Spying for US to 13 Years in Prison
Yuriy Yeshchenko passed secrets about Russia's Northern Fleet to the CIA, a Russian court found
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US Cuts Refugee Admissions, Creating Doubt for Tens of Thousands of Applicants
Administration publishes notice of new all-time-low number for refugee admissions
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New US Aid for Southeast Asia Aims to Take a Bite Out of Chinese Influence
The US-Mekong Partnership signed in September will let Washington help Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam ease droughts and COVID-19
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Thousands of Muslims Gather for Pilgrimage Event in Senegal Amid Concerns of a COVID-19 Outbreak
Authorities are hoping Tuesday's Muslim celebration of Grand Magal in Senegal will not become a spreader event for the coronavirus
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Thousands Protest in Thailand Over Delay of Constitutional Amendment
Demonstrators say vote to delay amendment is tool for current administration to remain in power
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Tens of Thousands Rally in Belarus, Call for Lukashenko to Resign
Belarusian president claimed sixth election win earlier this month, leading to calls of election fraud, daily protests and the biggest challenge in hi
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Thousands of Belarusians Gather for Anti-Lukashenko Rally as Army Issues Warning
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, Sunday to ralley against disputed reelection of president and a postelection cr
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US Company to Begin Second Phase of Human Trials in South Africa for COVID-19 Vaccine
Second phase of human trials for COVID-19 vaccine underway in South Africa///