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‘Japan mulling law to allow emperor to quit’
The country is reportedly planning to replace current Emperor Akihito with his eldest son.
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PERSIAN GULF
UAE says 5 diplomats killed in Afghanistan bombing
The United Arab Emirates confirms that Tuesday's explosion in Kandahar governor's compound also wounded its ambassador to the country.
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‘Thousands flee violence in north Myanmar’
Myanmar launches airstrikes on a border town, forcing thousands of people to flee to China.
TURKEY
'Supporting Turkey's executive presidency treason'
Opposition leader slams the potential ratification of constitutional changes endorsed by President Erdogan as a “betrayal” of the nation.
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Australian juveniles sue govt. over prison abuse
Former juvenile inmates in Australia’s Northern Territory on Wednesday filed a class action lawsuit against the local government over abuse by prison staffers.
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Commission urges commitment to Iran sanctions lifting
JCPOA Joint Commission addresses Iranian concerns on the extension of the US Iran Sanctions Act, viewed by Tehran as a violation of the 2015 nuclear deal.
CHINA
Taiwan deploys jets as China fleet passes by
Taiwan scrambles aircraft and warships to keep a close watch on a passing Chinese naval fleet in the Taiwan Strait.
FOREIGN POLICY
US senators unveil new Russia sanctions
Five Democrats and five Republicans unveil new punishments in response to alleged Russian hacking of the election.
MILITARY
US Marine Corps sends F-35 squadron to Japan
Iwakuni airbase on Honshu Island hosts first permanent deployment of US stealth fighter jets.
POLITICS
Senate grills Trump’s AG pick over racism
Jeff Sessions is questioned by the US Senate, stating conservative visions about illegal immigration.
SOCIETY
Experts call for ban on alcohol ads in UK
Health experts in Britain urge a ban on alcohol advertising in the UK after a study claims the marketing methods encourage youth drinking.
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Muslim girls forced to swim with boys
A European court has ruled that Muslim girls must take part in mixed school swimming classes.
POLITICS
Obama addresses nation in farewell speech
US President Barack Obama bids farewell to the nation during a speech to mark the end of his presidency after two terms in office.
FOREIGN POLICY
‘No way’ will Mexico pay for Trump wall
Luis Videgaray, Mexico's new foreign minister, says there is “no way” his country will pay for a border wall proposed by Donald Trump.
POLITICS
Russia has ‘compromising’ info on Trump
Russia is in possession of "compromising" personal and financial information about United States President-elect Donald Trump.
POLITICS
Iran denounces Kabul twin terror attacks
The Iranian Foreign Ministry slams the recent deadly terror attacks in Afghanistan and offers Tehran's sympathies.
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Europe’s deadly polar spell in pictures
Frigid temperatures and blizzards across Europe claim the lives of 61 people across the content.
SOCIETY
Obstinate church shooter gets death penalty
Dylann Roof is sentenced to death after refusing to voice remorse for killing 9 African Americans during a racially-motivated mass shooting in a South Carolina church.
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