Ivory Coast's ex-President Gbagbo to return home after ICC acquittal

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Giant Buddhist statue gets Covid face mask in Japan

Temple managers plan to keep the face covering on the figure until the pandemic is brought under control. from BBC News - World https://if...

Kim Jong-un admits North Korea facing a 'tense' food shortage

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Hong Kong police declare Apple Daily newsroom a crime scene as editors and executives arrested under national security law

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Apple Daily says Hong Kong press freedom 'hanging by a thread' after five arrested in raid

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Strong-Willed Pig: Animal that survived Sichuan earthquake dies

Zhu Jianqiang, or "Strong-Willed Pig", was seen as a symbol of hope and resilience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ud4dWZ...

Shenzhou-12: China launches three astronauts to space station

China successfully launches the Shenzhou-12 capsule, containing crew for the country's new space station. from BBC News - World https:...