DAVAO, Philippines – The top diplomats of Japan and the Philippines have called on China to avoid intimidation and follow…
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Thailand, Japan share mutual affection that is rare in Asia
BANGKOK – Thailand is smitten by Japan: Sushi restaurants fill the malls, Issey Miyake’s luxury “Bao Bao” bags are all…
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Why millions of people will visit China’s coldest city this winter
Harbin is known as the coldest of China’s major cities. Average high temperatures are at or below freezing from November…
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TOKYO – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday that Japan’s past “heartfelt apologies” for World War II will remain unshakeable…
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China to track its tourists behaving badly
China says it will try to convince its citizens to behave themselves while travelling abroad by requiring authorities back home…
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China doesn’t roll out the welcome mat to foreign journalists, even at the best of times. Whether it be the…
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The company behind the wildly-popular Angry Birds – which sees the player using slingshots to propel birds at fortresses built…
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Iraq car bombings kill 6
BAGHDAD (AFP) – Three car bombings in Iraq killed at least six people and wounded 45 on Wednesday, security and…
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Legoland leads a host of new theme parks coming to Dubai
Dubai is ramping up its theme park offerings with the addition of the Middle East’s first Legoland park, being build…
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Your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy and stay healthy. So why take a vacation where you overindulge, and…
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