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Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against 'disruption'
Authorities are on tenterhooks to avoid any broader public backlash after pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019.
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North Korea's Kim vows to equip air force with new 'strategic assets'
Kim made the announcement at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the North Korean Air Force, accompanied by his daughter Ju Ae.
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Ultra-Orthodox military conscription row reignites in Israel
Rules established at the time of Israel's creation in 1948 state that men who devote themselves full-time to studying sacred Jewish texts can avoid mandatory military service.
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Crown Prince Akishino turns 60
Regarding the decrease in Imperial Family members who can take on public duties, Crown Prince Akishino said, 'The only way now is to reduce the scale of activities.'
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New Zealand's Robinson secures fifth World Cup win in giant slalom
New Zealand's Alice Robinson claimed her fifth World Cup victory with a commanding performance in the women's giant slalom in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Saturday.
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Springboks inflict record home defeat on Wales
The loss surpassed Wales' 68-14 defeat to England in the Six Nations in March and marked the first time Wales had been shutout in Cardiff since 1967.
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Spurs beaten by Fulham as under-fire Frank feels the heat
Tottenham was booed off at halftime and although Mohammed Kudus got one back after the interval, there were more jeers at the final whistle.
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Guardiola defends City's Donnarumma after Farke 'fake injury' claim
Guardiola insisted he had believed Donnarumma's injury was genuine, instructing backup keeper James Trafford to warm up in case he was required.
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Firms and people with ties to Oita offer aid after massive fire
The Oita prefectural and city governments began accepting donations on Nov. 20, two days after the fire began.
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Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered 'closed'
U.S. officials contacted were surprised by Trump's announcement and unaware of any ongoing U.S. military operations to enforce a closure of Venezuelan airspace.
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AI helps drive record $11.8 billion in Black Friday online spending
With U.S. consumer confidence at a seven-month low, shoppers face a holiday shopping season amid tighter budgets and unemployment close to a four-year high.
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Oscar-winning U.K. playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
As well as his Oscar, Stoppard won three Oliviers and five Tonys, among the top awards in the theater world.
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Ukraine hits two Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tankers with naval drones
The strikes were part of a broader strategy by Kyiv to pile pressure on Moscow's vast oil industry.
6d ago
Global airlines race to fix jets as Airbus apologizes following A320 recall
All Nippon Airways, Japan's biggest airline, canceled 95 domestic flights Saturday and warned of more disruption on Sunday.
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Protesters disrupt federal immigration operation in Manhattan
The NYPD said officers made multiple arrests after observing individuals blocking streets and exits and throwing debris.
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Kyiv hammered by Russian airstrikes as peace team heads to U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Kyiv to make territorial and other concessions to Moscow in order to end the fighting in the war.
6d ago
Canadian PM under fire for alleged climate U-turn
Mark Carney's most dramatic move came on Thursday, when he struck a deal with conservative-led energy-producing Alberta to advance a new oil pipeline.
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Toyota's Ogier wins record-equaling ninth world rally title
Ogier, 41, finished third in the World Rally Championship's season-ending Rally Saudi Arabia to pip Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans to the crown.
6d ago
Micron to invest $9.6 billion in western Japan plant, report says
Micron will build the facility within the compound of its Hiroshima plant, starting in May, with plans to launch high-bandwidth memory chips shipments around 2028.
6d ago
Japan to accelerate talks over revision to medical service fees
According to a health ministry survey, about 60% of general hospitals in the country posted red ink in fiscal 2024.
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U.K. unveils record-breaking bid for 2035 Women's World Cup
The bid team said the 48-nation tournament would be the biggest single-sport event ever staged in the U.K.
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Japan and South Korea considering joint bid for 2035 men's Asian Cup
A Korea Football Association official said that the country's soccer chiefs are considering various options and co-hosting with Japan is "one possible strategy."
6d ago
Bears run over Eagles 24-15 in NFL's Black Friday clash
With their ninth win in 10 games, the Bears improved to 9-3 and maintained their hold on first place in the NFC North division.
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Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 350
Heavy monsoon rain overwhelmed Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia this week, killing hundreds and leaving thousands stranded.
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Japan to seek steps on foreign threats in new cybersecurity strategy
The new strategy will set out policy goals for the next five years for a longer-term perspective.
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Knicks book NBA Cup quarterfinal berth as Spurs down Nuggets to advance
The Knicks pulled away thanks in large part to Jalen Brunson, who had 37 points in the victory.
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Ayub Bliev takes first judo title for Russia since neutral status lifted
Bliev and his compatriots had their neutral athlete status, implemented in February 2022 due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, lifted on Thursday.
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Hong Kong blaze spotlights enduring role of city's foreign domestic helpers
Among the missing are some of the city's 368,000 foreign domestic helpers, mostly women contracted from low-income Asian countries.
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Verstappen suffers setback in title bid, qualifies behind Tsunoda
The Dutchman will start sixth in Saturday's sprint at the Qatar Grand Prix, behind teammate Yuki Tsunoda on the third row.
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Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting
The toll in the fire is likely to rise, with 200 others still unaccounted for days after the disaster.
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U.S. killed survivors of strike on alleged drug boat, reports say
Prior to an operation, U.S. troops had been given a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to kill everyone on board, The Washington Post and CNN both reported.
6d ago
Imperial Palace street opened to public for autumn season
Until Dec. 7, visitors can enter the 750-meter street from the Sakashita gate and exit through the Inui gate between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Anime event in Shanghai canceled after singer's show interrupted
Japan-related events in China have been canceled one after another amid growing backlash over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.
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Speculation growing for December rate hike by BOJ
Recent remarks by senior BOJ officials indicate the central bank is willing to revise its monetary policy soon.