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Japan's Abe says he's resigning for health reasonsWorld NewsAug 28, 2020Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said Friday he intends to step down because a chronic health problem has resurfaced. He told reporters that it was "gut wrenching" to leave so many... -
Swedish diplomats leave N. Korea, but embassy remains openNorth KoreaAug 18, 2020Swedish staff have left the country's embassy in North Korea but the diplomatic mission in Pyongyang remains open and is being staffed by local employees, officials said Tuesday. "The main reason is... -
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Vietnam reports 1st ever virus death after renewed outbreakWorld NewsJul 31, 2020HANOI (AP) -- Vietnam on Friday reported its first-ever death of a person with the coronavirus as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days with no local cases. The Health Ministry said a 7...
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