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Belarus Olympian Seeks Asylum In Japan Over Prison Fears
Belarusian sprinter, Kristina Timanovskaya, said she is fearful for her safety if she goes back home. 
Belarusian sprinter, Kristina Timanovskaya, said she is fearful for her safety if she goes back home. -
Duterte Agrees To Keep VFA After Meeting With U.S. Defense Chief
Philippine President agreed to keep its defense pact with the U.S. after meeting Lloyd Austin. 
Philippine President agreed to keep its defense pact with the U.S. after meeting Lloyd Austin. -
Malaysia PM Under Pressure After King Criticizes Covid-19 Measures
Muhyiddin remains defiant and says his actions are in accordance with the law and constitution. 
Muhyiddin remains defiant and says his actions are in accordance with the law and constitution. -
U.S. Congress Commission Tells Hilton To End Xinjiang Hotel
"Hilton should not allow its name to be used to perpetuate and promote the cultural erasure and repression of the millions of Uyghurs." 
"Hilton should not allow its name to be used to perpetuate and promote the cultural erasure and repression of the millions of Uyghurs." -
China Evergrande Ratings Spiral As Lawsuits Mount
Huaibei Mining and Peace Tree Wood filed lawsuits alleging China Evergrande missed loan payments. 
Huaibei Mining and Peace Tree Wood filed lawsuits alleging China Evergrande missed loan payments. -
Myanmar Junta ‘Weaponizing Covid': Rights Groups, Reports
Every second person in Myanmar may be Covid infected within weeks, UK diplomat claims. 
Every second person in Myanmar may be Covid infected within weeks, UK diplomat claims. -
UK To Open Borders To Vaccinated U.S. And EU Travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and most of the EU will no longer be required to quarantine upon arrival. 
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and most of the EU will no longer be required to quarantine upon arrival. -
School Teacher Sworn In As Peru's Newest President
Pedro Castillo, a school teacher son of farmers, was sworn in as the 63rd President of Peru. 
Pedro Castillo, a school teacher son of farmers, was sworn in as the 63rd President of Peru. -
New Covid-19 Cases In Israel Now More Than 2,000 A Day
The ministry said many new cases arrived on international flights. 
The ministry said many new cases arrived on international flights. -
Employees Give Blizzard The Cold Shoulder Over Alleged Sexism
Around 500 people attended the walkout at Activision Blizzard's office in Irvine, California. 
Around 500 people attended the walkout at Activision Blizzard's office in Irvine, California.
