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UK police investigate beating of protester on Chinese consulate grounds
London (AFP) — British police are investigating an assault on a protester who was beaten by several men after being dragged inside the grounds...
Deadly fire at Evin prison in Tehran amid fresh nationwide protests
Tehran (Reuters) — Iran said on Sunday that four prisoners had been killed and 61 injured in a fire at Tehran's Evin prison a...
Myanmar court convicts Suu Kyi on more charges, extends jail term to 26 years
Myanmar (AFP) — A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on two more corruption charges Wednesday, with...
Japan reopens to tourists as authorities lift Covid travel restrictions
Spending from overseas visitors will reach only 2.1 trillion yen by 2023 and won't exceed pre-COVID levels until 2025
Reuters
As Japan throws open its doors to visitors...
Taiwan leader vows ‘no compromise’ on democracy in National Day speech
Taipei (AFP) — Taiwan's leader warned Beijing on Monday that the island would never give up its democratic way of life in a National...