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Malaysia’s Najib sentenced to over a decade in jail in first 1MDB graft trial
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US envoy to South Korea shaves off mustache after debate over Japanese heritage
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China seizes U.S. consulate in Chengdu, retaliating for Houston
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Hundreds jam airport as evacuations from Vietnam’s Danang begin
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Staff leaving U.S. Chengdu consulate under high security as deadline looms
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Thai Red Bull distances itself from hit-and-run case as boycott calls grow
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China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston
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Goldman Sachs to pay $3.9 billion to Malaysia to settle 1MDB dispute
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China says it will be forced to respond to Houston consulate closure
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U.S. tells China to shut Houston consulate in move China calls ‘unprecedented escalation’

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Malaysia’s Najib sentenced to over a decade in jail in first 1MDB graft trial
Malaysia’s Najib sentenced to over a decade in jail in first 1MDB graft trial
Kuala Lumpur, July 28, 2020 - Malaysia’s former leader Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption and sentenced on Tuesday to 12 years in...
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US envoy to South Korea shaves off mustache after debate over Japanese heritage
US envoy to South Korea shaves off mustache after debate over Japanese heritage
Seoul, July 27, 2020 — The US ambassador to South Korea has shaved off his mustache to stay “cool” during the hot summer, months...
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China seizes U.S. consulate in Chengdu, retaliating for Houston
China seizes U.S. consulate in Chengdu, retaliating for Houston
Chengdu, July 27, 2020 - China took over the premises of the U.S. consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu on Monday, after ordering...
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Hundreds jam airport as evacuations from Vietnam’s Danang begin
Hundreds jam airport as evacuations from Vietnam’s Danang begin
Hanoi, July 27, 2020 - The airport in the central Vietnamese tourism hotspot of Danang was packed on Monday after three residents tested positive...
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Staff leaving U.S. Chengdu consulate under high security as deadline looms
Staff leaving U.S. Chengdu consulate under high security as deadline looms
Chengdu, July 26, 2020 - Staff of the U.S. consulate in Chengdu made final efforts to clear the premises on Sunday as security remained...
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Thai Red Bull distances itself from hit-and-run case as boycott calls grow
Thai Red Bull distances itself from hit-and-run case as boycott calls grow
Bangkok, July 26, 2020 - Thai energy drink brand Red Bull has sought to distance itself from a member of the business founder’s family...
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China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston
China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston
Beijing, July 24, 2020 - China ordered the United States to close its consulate in the city of Chengdu on Friday, responding to a...
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Goldman Sachs to pay $3.9 billion to Malaysia to settle 1MDB dispute
Goldman Sachs to pay $3.9 billion to Malaysia to settle 1MDB dispute
Kuala Lumpur, July 24, 2020 - U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs has reached a $3.9 billion settlement with the Malaysian government over the multibillion-dollar...
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China says it will be forced to respond to Houston consulate closure
China says it will be forced to respond to Houston consulate closure
Beijing, July 23, 2020 - China warned on Thursday it will be forced to respond after the United States ordered the shutdown of its...
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U.S. tells China to shut Houston consulate in move China calls ‘unprecedented escalation’
U.S. tells China to shut Houston consulate in move China calls ‘unprecedented escalation’
Beijing, July 22, 2020 - The United States has told the Chinese consulate in Houston to shut down in three days, citing a need...
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