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Biden seeks unity as Trump stokes fading embers of campaign

(AP) — On a day of grace and grievance, President-elect Joe Biden summoned Americans on

Hong Kong leader lauds new security law despite criticism

(AP) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam lauded the city’s new national security law on

Asian shares rise after Dow crests 30,000 on vaccine hopes

(AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000

Japan fights coronavirus in luxurious style with million-yen masks

(Reuters) – Japanese trend-setters can now protect against the coronavirus in luxurious style with opulent

Global stocks hit record high as Biden, vaccine lift global prospects

(Reuters) – World shares rallied to a record peak on Wednesday, following an overnight surge

Japan PM Suga trips up with messy reversal on tourism campaign

(Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s abrupt decision to partially pause a domestic travel

Luxury fans in China chase neat shot of investment with vintage Moutai liquor

(Reuters) – As luxury spending rebounds in China, consumers with money to burn have a

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to criminal charges

(Reuters) – Purdue Pharma LP pleaded guilty to criminal charges over the handling of its

Tigrayans accused of massacre in Ethiopia war, both sides claim advances

(Reuters) – Ethiopia’s state-appointed rights watchdog accused a Tigrayan youth group on Tuesday of killing

Drones to the rescue: Berlin lab seeks quicker virus tests

(AP) — A German lab is hoping to cut the time it takes to send