Japan FM in South Korea for talks before Trump takes office
SEOUL - Japan's foreign minister held talks in South Korea with top officials Monday as the Asian neighbours seek to strengthen ties before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

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Philippines protests ‘illegal& moves by China ships, chopper
The Philippines on Monday said it filed a diplomatic protest to counter Beijing&s continued &illegal& activities in the South China Sea, as tensions flare anew ahead of Donald Trump&s return to the White House.

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Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine
SEOUL - Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.

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Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statues
XIAMEN, China - Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman's workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation.

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South Korea's Gen-Z divided over political crisis
SEOUL - In the shadow of Seoul's centuries-old Gwanghwamun Gate, young businesswoman Shin Ji-young wears a rainbow headband and waves a flag criticising South Korea's impeached president alongside thousands of protesters.

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At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides
RIO DE JANEIRO - Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday.

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