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By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare visit to Russia’s embassy in Pyongyang with his daughter on Friday and reaffirmed “the invincible alliance” between the two countries, while Russia’s leader greeted North Korean generals in Moscow. Congratulating Russia on the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over …

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(Reuters) -Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He was a surprise choice, and took the name Leo XIV to become the first U.S. pontiff. CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON LIN JIAN: “We hope the Vatican under the new pontiff …

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By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan criticised Russia and China on Friday for distorting World War Two history, saying Chinese communist forces made “no substantial contribution” to fighting Japan and instead took the opportunity to expand their own forces. Taiwan has this year sought to cast the war as a lesson to China in …

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By Eloisa Lopez and Karen Lema DAVAO CITY, Philippines (Reuters) – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte spends his days in a small, spartan room in detention at the Hague, awaiting trial for a bloody war on drugs that killed thousands during his time in office. But halfway around the world, in his hometown of Davao …

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By Ben Blanchard and Liz Lee TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te sent congratulations on Friday to newly appointed Pope Leo, saying Taiwan looked forward to building on existing ties to advance peace and justice, while China offered a more low-key response. The Vatican is one of only 12 countries to retain formal diplomatic ties …

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By Aftab Ahmed, Adnan Abidi and Saeed Shah JAMMU, India/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Blasts rang out across the Indian city of Jammu late on Thursday during what the government said was a Pakistani drone and missile attack on military stations around the Kashmir region on the second day of clashes between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Sirens sounded and red …

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