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Canada extends travel restrictions for those entering the country

Canada will extend its restrictions for all travelers entering the country, except from the United States, until Jan 21, the government said on Sunday, in a move to?

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Canada extends travel restrictions for those entering the country

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Trump questions whether Supreme Court would hear election challenge as options dwindle

President Donald Trump on Sunday questioned whether the Supreme Court would ever hear a case airing his unproven allegations of widespread election fraud as senior U.S. Republicans said?

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Trump questions whether Supreme Court would hear election challenge as options dwindle

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Spurs top after Chelsea stalemate; Cavani sparks Man Utd

Tottenham moved to the top of the Premier League with a goalless draw against title rivals Chelsea, while Edinson Cavani inspired Manchester United's thrilling 3-2 win at Southampton?

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Spurs top after Chelsea stalemate; Cavani sparks Man Utd

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Over 300 detained in Belarus during anti-government protests

A human rights group in Belarus says over 300 people have been detained during Sunday protests against the country's authoritarian president, who won his sixth term in office?

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Over 300 detained in Belarus during anti-government protests

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Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear

Britain's culture minister thinks the Netflix TV series "The Crown" should come with a disclaimer: It's a work of fiction. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden weighed in amid criticism"

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Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear

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Experimental Ireland win as Georgia unveils brilliant try

Ireland beat a much-improved Georgia by a patchy 23-10 and completed the group stage of the Autumn Nations Cup at Lansdowne Road on Sunday. Ireland finished second to?

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Experimental Ireland win as Georgia unveils brilliant try

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Trump senior aide Kushner and team heading to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and his team are headed to Saudi Arabia and Qatar this week for talks in a region simmering with tension after the?

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Trump senior aide Kushner and team heading to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

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Completed Wisconsin recount confirms Biden's win over Trump

Wisconsin finished a recount of its presidential results on Sunday, confirming Democrat Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump in the key battleground state. Trump vowed to challenge?

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Completed Wisconsin recount confirms Biden's win over Trump

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Trump 'ashamed' to have endorsed Republican Georgia governor

President Donald Trump said Sunday he was "ashamed" for endorsing the Republican governor of Georgia after he lost in the state to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump has seethed"

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Trump 'ashamed' to have endorsed Republican Georgia governor

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Fauci: U.S. may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead

The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see 'surge upon a surge" of the coronavirus in the weeks after Thanksgiving, and he does"

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Fauci: U.S. may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead

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Hamilton wins Bahrain GP; Grosjean escapes burning car

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won a crash-marred Bahrain Grand Prix where Romain Grosjean somehow escaped with only minor burns after his car exploded into a fireball. The?

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Hamilton wins Bahrain GP; Grosjean escapes burning car

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Cosplaying around

People take part in a cosplay event at the Yunohira hot spring resort in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on Sunday.

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Cosplaying around

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Tokyo 2020 organizers estimate games postponement to cost $1.9 billion

The postponement costs include payments to staff as well as the introduction of new systems for refunding tickets but do not include measures against the ...

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Tokyo 2020 organizers estimate games postponement to cost $1.9 billion

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Japan launches data relay satellite to improve disaster response

Japan launched a rocket Sunday carrying a government satellite designed to relay data collected by other reconnaissance satellites already in orbit, enabling faster and more ...

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Japan launches data relay satellite to improve disaster response

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Accidental ambassador opens Panama connections

With both a father and grandfather who served their country as diplomats, it might seem that Carlos Pere is simply following in the family footsteps. ...

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Accidental ambassador opens Panama connections

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Man arrested for swindling Go To Travel coupons

The man allegedly swindled e-coupons worth some ¥540,000 by making reservations that he didn't use at four hotels in Tokyo under the campaign.

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Man arrested for swindling Go To Travel coupons

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Cherry blossom scandal returns to haunt Abe and Suga

Allegations that the former prime minister's office illegally paid out over ¥9 million to make up the costs of parties at Tokyo hotels are now ...

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Cherry blossom scandal returns to haunt Abe and Suga

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Tokyo reports 418 new cases of coronavirus Sunday

The latest tally comes after the capital confirmed over 500 cases for the second straight day on Saturday, with a record 570 cases reported on ...

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Tokyo reports 418 new cases of coronavirus Sunday

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Tokyo reports 418 new cases of coronavirus Sunday

The latest tally comes after the capital confirmed over 500 cases for the second straight day on Saturday, with a record 570 cases reported on ...

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Tokyo reports 418 new cases of coronavirus Sunday

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50-year-old Doraemon comics become a smash hit during pandemic

More than 5 million comic books and other publications featuring the robotic cat were printed in the 12 months to November as children were forced ...

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50-year-old Doraemon comics become a smash hit during pandemic

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Man reaches settlement with Tokyo company after boss outed him as gay

The company apologized and has promised to pay damages for causing mental distress in a development that many hope will help eliminate discrimination against LGBT ...

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Man reaches settlement with Tokyo company after boss outed him as gay

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Snap election unlikely in January as Suga prioritizes coronavirus fight

Suga believes that his administration should now focus on measures to contain the coronavirus and revive an economy battered by the crisis, government sources said.

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Snap election unlikely in January as Suga prioritizes coronavirus fight

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Some " but not all " Tokyo restaurants close early as virus surges

The metropolitan government will provide ¥400,000 to each business complying with the request to close by 10 p.m. through Dec. 17. But many are undecided ...

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Some " but not all " Tokyo restaurants close early as virus surges

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News outlets clash over tone of COVID-19 coverage

The government's COVID-19 subcommittee held a news conference on Nov. 9 to discuss nationwide increases in infections this winter. The government itself seems hesitant to ...

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News outlets clash over tone of COVID-19 coverage