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  11 hours ago

  US Ally Intercepts Chinese Fleet Breaching Pacific Island Chain

  Newsweek - Ryan Chan

  A fleet of Chinese naval vessels, led by an amphibious assault ship, has been operating in the contested waters off southwestern Japan, beyond a …

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  Lightning strike at Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia reportedly kills 3 people

  CBS News

  Bangkok — Three people were killed and several others injured when they were struck by lightning while visiting Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat temple …

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  3 days ago

  China Fires Warning at US Treaty Ally

  Newsweek - Micah McCartney

  China has fired a warning shot at the Philippines following a close naval encounter with the U.S. defense treaty ally earlier this week near a …

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  4 days ago

  The all-female free divers of Jeju Island have a 'superpower' in their genes

  NPR - Ari Daniel

  A couple of years ago, Melissa Ilardo found herself aboard a motorboat traversing the ocean around Jeju Island, which sits some 50 or 60 miles off the coast of South Korea. Before the vessel had even come to a stop, an older woman in a wetsuit, fins and a mask stepped into the water. Two others …

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  5 days ago

  A guide to Kyoto, Japan through the city's craft scene

  Condé Nast Traveller - By Chris Schalkx

  As Japan’s ancient former capital, Kyoto has attracted craftspeople and artisans from all around the country. Members of the Imperial Court were both …

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  5 days ago

  Detained Philippines ex-President Duterte wins mayoral race in his home city

  NPR - The Associated Press

  MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, official results showed Tuesday, despite his detention by the International Criminal Court. The Davao election board proclaimed Duterte won the race for Davao mayor, with the …