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PRAGUE (AP) — Police and military forces in the Czech Republic set up
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China said to speed up move to more survivable nuclear force

By ROBERT BURNS March 1, 2021 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) — China appears to be moving faster toward a
capability to launch its newer nuclear missiles from underground silos,
possibly to improve its ability to respond promptly to a...

In 1st day on job, new WTO chief pushes for fisheries deal
By JAMEY KEATEN March 1, 2021 GMT
GENEVA (AP) — The new head of the World Trade Organization threw
her support behind long-fruitless efforts among member countries to
agree on fisheries subsidies that could reduce overfishing,...

Australian prime minister stands by minister accused of rape

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 By ROD McGUIRK March 1, 2021 GMT
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CANBERRA, Aurtralia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
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him to step down over an allegation he raped a 16-year-old...

Armenia’s political tensions heat up with rival rallies

By AVET DEMOURIAN March 1, 2021 GMT
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Political tensions in Armenia further
heightened Monday with supporters of the embattled prime minister and
the opposition planning massive rival rallies in the...

EXPLAINER: How a primary got Hong Kong activists in trouble

March 1, 2021 GMT
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong democracy supporters are being
locked up in jail, charged with being a threat to national security.

Their arrests come under a new security law imposed on the...

Philippines launches virus vaccinations amid supply problems

By JIM GOMEZ March 1, 2021 GMT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government launched a

vaccination campaign on Monday to contain one of Southeast Asia’s

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Albanian world heritage site struggles without tourists
By LLAZAR SEMINI March 1, 2021 GMT
GJIROKASTRA, Albania (AP) — Seeing city streets in 2019 flooded by
tourists enjoying its beauty was a dream come true for residents of
Gjirokastra, a city in southern Albania recognized as a...

Thousands flee rebel violence in Central African Republic

By ADRIENNE SURPRENANT March 1, 2021 GMT

BANGASSOU, Central African Republic (AP) — Monique Moukidje fled

her home in Central African Republic’s town of Bangassou in January
when rebels attacked with heavy weapons, the fighting killing...

Report: US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan

By KATHY GANNON March 1, 2021 GMT
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States wasted billions of dollars in war-
torn Afghanistan on buildings and vehicles that were either abandoned or
destroyed, according to a report released Monday by a...

Europeans get ‘right to repair’ for some electrical goods

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BERLIN (AP) — Companies that sell refrigerators, washers, hairdryers
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or TVs in the European Union will needTopics Videoappliances
to ensure those Listen can
be repaired for up to 10 years, to help reduce the vast...

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Moon: South Korea, Japan must look to future to improve ties

By KIM TONG-HYUNG March 1, 2021 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in said
Monday that his government is eager for talks with Japan to improve
relations following years of bitter feuding over historical...

UN: At least 18 killed by Myanmar forces in several cities

March 1, 2021 GMT
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Security forces in Myanmar opened fire and
made mass arrests Sunday as they sought to break up protests against the
military’s seizure of power, and a U.N. human rights...

Thai marchers link their democracy cause to Myanmar protests

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