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By Tim Kelly and John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Yuta Kato is increasingly annoyed by foreigners ignorant of Japan’s social etiquette, whether that involves blocking the streets near his work in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district or distracting commuters by playing loud videos on their phones. The 38-year-old hairdresser is among a growing number of Japanese voters …

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By Lisa Barrington, Heekyong Yang and Dan Catchpole SEOUL (Reuters) -A Jeju Air plane that crashed in December during an emergency landing after a bird strike could have kept flying on the damaged engine that was still working after pilots shut down the other one, according to an update from South Korean investigators. The Boeing …

Jeju Air jet still had a working engine when it crashed, investigation update says Read More »

By Shoon Naing, Chantha Lach and Artorn Pookasook SISAKET, Thailand/PHNOM PENH (Reuters) -The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will attend mediation talks over their deadly border conflict in Malaysia on Monday, the Thai government said, even as both sides accused each other of launching fresh artillery strikes across contested areas. Talks are scheduled to begin …

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By Andrew Gray, Andrea Shalal and Kanishka Singh TURNBERRY, Scotland/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday Israel would have to make a decision on next steps in Gaza, adding he did not know what would happen after the collapse of ceasefire and hostage-release negotiations with Hamas. Trump underscored the importance of securing the …

Trump says Israel will have to decide on next steps in Gaza, pledges more aid Read More »

By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan opposition lawmakers survived a major recall election on Saturday, thwarting a bid to oust one-fifth of the island’s parliamentarians – a move supporters had hoped would send a message to China but that opponents called an assault on democracy. All recall votes against 24 lawmakers from the largest opposition …

Taiwan move to recall opposition lawmakers fails Read More »

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that a decision to ease rules on U.S. beef imports was not prompted by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump this week said the U.S. would sell “so much” beef to Australia after Canberra announced the relaxation of restrictions, potentially smoothing trade talks with Washington. In …

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By Diego Oré URUAPAN, Mexico (Reuters) -As broadcasters declared Donald Trump the next President of the United States, Sonia Coria turned to her husband and asked if they should go home. For seven months they had been living in Glendale, Arizona, sharing a two-bedroom apartment with Coria’s aunt and slowly building a life far from …

This family self-deported to Mexico, and lost everything Read More »

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia’s Foreign Ministry on Friday criticized Ecuador for deporting large numbers of Colombian citizens without a formal protocol, describing it as a “unfriendly gesture,” while Quito said the removals followed legal procedures and upheld human rights standards. On Thursday, the Colombian government reported that authorities in the neighboring country had announced plans to …

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