Extreme weather forces teenagers to leave World Scout Jamboree campsite in South Korea
A massive global gathering of scouts in South Korea has been forced to vacate the campsite a week early because of an approaching typhoon, days after extreme heat sickened hundreds of teens and sparked complaints over how the event was being run.
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International backlash grows after Chinese vessel fires water cannon on Philippine boats
China is facing a growing international backlash after one of its coast guard vessels used a water cannon against a Philippine boat in the South China Sea on Saturday, an incident analysts say escalates an already tense situation and could see the United States and its allies speed up plans for joint patrols in the waterway.
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BOJ debated prospects of sustained inflation at July meeting-summary
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan debated growing prospects of sustained inflation at their July meeting with
1970-01-01 08:00
At least 15 killed, 40 injured after train derails in Pakistan
At least 15 people were killed and 40 injured after a train derailed in Pakistan on Sunday, according to state public broadcaster Radio Pakistan.
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Former Pakistan PM Khan given three years in jail after guilty verdict in corruption trial
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to three years in prison after he was found guilty in a corruption trial, a verdict that disqualifies him from holding political office.
1970-01-01 08:00
"We ran for our lives": historic floods destroy Beijing couple's home
By Josh Arslan and Tingshu Wang BEIJING (Reuters) -For years, Gao enjoyed a big apartment in scenic west Beijing and
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Hundreds of teenagers are falling ill from heat wave at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea
Hundreds of teenage boy and girl scouts have fallen ill at a global event in South Korea as a sweltering heat wave sweeps the country, angering some parents who have called for the 12-day event to be canceled.
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China's central bank keeps RRR cuts on table, as investors eye more support for economy
(Corrects attribution in paragraph 4 to Yuan Da of the NDRC, not Zou Lan of the central bank) BEIJING (Reuters)
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Japan's economy to pick up in Q2 despite slowing global demand: Reuters poll
By Leika Kihara TOKYO Japan's economy likely grew an annualised 3.1% in April-June to mark a third straight
1970-01-01 08:00
China's Zhengzhou city launches property support measures
BEIJING China's Zhengzhou city has launched measures to support its property market, including easing home resale restrictions, in
1970-01-01 08:00
US CDC panel recommends Sanofi-AstraZeneca's preventive RSV therapy for babies
(Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said its advisory panel on Thursday recommended use of Sanofi
1970-01-01 08:00
Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 US vehicles over fire risks, urge owners to park outside
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Hyundai Motor and Kia said on Thursday they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles
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