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Cuba announces new migration policies as exodus continues

Cuba announced on Tuesday measures that ease restrictions on its citizens living abroad as the country continues to grapple with an unprecedented exodus of migrants to

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Andrew Leung elected as president of seventh-term of HKSAR's LegCo

Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen, the president of the sixth term of the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), has been elected as p

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HKSAR holds oath-taking ceremony for 7th-term LegCo members

An oath-taking ceremony for the 90 lawmakers elected to the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) was held in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)

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Summer Sale: Save 10% on Extra Crunch membership

From now until July 5th, we are offering 10% off annual Extra Crunch membership. This offer is valid for readers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, UK, and Israel.Claim the deal by navigating here.Extra Cru

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Kenya reopens airspace to flights to and from Somalia

Kenya announced on Thursday that it has decided to re-open its airspace to all flights originating from Somalia and emanating from Kenya to Somalia. /Getty Images Kenya announced on Thursday t

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Portugal extends restrictions on travel from COVID-hit countries

VCG Portugal has extended its ban on non-essential flights from countries highly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic until May 16.The ban extension announced on Saturday will now also cover Indi

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Britons traveling to carry document to avoid lockdown rules

Britons traveling abroad from Monday will have to carry a form setting out why their trip is allowed under lockdown rules - or face a £200 fine. /Getty Images Britons traveling abroad from Mon

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China extends exemption of additional tariffs on 65 U.S. products

China on Friday announced the third extension of the exemption of additional tariffs for a list of 65 U.S. products from the second round of tariff countermeasures agai

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Thailand gives emergency use authorization for Sinovac's vaccine

Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given emergency use authorization for Sinovac Biotech's coronavirus vaccine, a senior official said on Monday."The FDA has approved or registered Sin

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China to stop recognizing BNO passport as a travel, ID document

China will not recognize British National Overseas (BNO) passports as a valid travel and ID document starting January 31, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday."F

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What does China's removed limits on credit card interest rates mean?

03:16 China's central bank removed the upper and lower limits on credit card interest rates starting 2021, as a part of its plan to allow for more market control of the economy.The mov

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Indonesia to close borders temporarily over new COVID-19 variant

The Indonesian government announced the temporary closure of entrances for foreign nationals from all countries on Jan. 1-14, 2021, due to the emergence of a new virus

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China extends exemption of additional tariffs on six U.S. products

The Customs Tariff Commission of China's State Council on Friday announced a one-year extension of the first set of lists of U.S. goods to be excluded from the second round of tariff countermeasures

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China: All travelers from Singapore must obtain green health codes

All China-bound passengers, including fast lane travelers, from Singapore are now required to obtain electronic green health codes for boarding, announced the Chinese Embassy in Singapore on Thursday

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Italy approves latest stimulus package to help pandemic-hit business

Italy’s government has approved a new package worth around 10 billion euros ($11.9 billion) to support businesses hit by the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.Und

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CAF orders AFCON qualifiers to be played without fans unless approved

FILE PHOTO: The Africa Cup of Nations trophy is seen during celebrations by the Algerian team after winning the final in 2019 in Egypt. /Getty Images The Confederation of African Football (CAF

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Tokyo Olympics organizers start accepting ticket refund applications

Fans living in Japan who bought tickets for the postponed Tokyo Olympics can start applying online for refunds from November 10.Ticket holders can apply for Olympics refunds until November 30, while