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How is COP17 taking on the desertification fight?Today’s Big Question The meeting in Mongolia is working to combat overall climate change
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump curtails joint South Korea military drillsSpeed Read The president called the longtime drills “totally inappropriate and hostile”
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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South Korea’s shrinking gender booze gapUnder the Radar Heavy drinking is rising among women over 30, but falling among men of all ages, as workplaces evolve and tastes shift beyond traditional soju
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Sara Duterte: why the Philippines’ vice president is on trialThe Explainer Case against VP Sara Duterte shifts feud with Marcos family to ‘new battleground’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Thailand’s ‘ungrateful child’ lawUnder the Radar A beer dynasty’s public feud has highlighted the codified loyalty demanded of children across Asia
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Japan’s ‘ice cream cartel’Under the Radar Six major companies are accused of colluding to raise prices beyond cost of inflation and ingredients
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What is Emmanuel Macron’s G7 game plan regarding China?Today’s Big Question The summit will determine how G7 countries should handle low-priced Chinese exports entering their markets
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Dozens killed as 7.8 quake hits PhilippinesSpeed Read Thousands of people were also displaced from their homes
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What does China want from Putin?Today’s Big Question Russian leader arrives in Beijing for meeting with Xi Jinping, amid deepening cooperation – and asymmetric power balance
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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‘The advantage this time around is that there is no shortage of demand’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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6 destinations in China for the most adventurous travelersThe Week Recommends Walk a plank in the sky, and take a ride on one of the world’s most dangerous roads
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Why is Japan abandoning its post-WWII pacifism?Today's Big Question Tensions with China and US unpredictability are factors
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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5 ways to get up close and personal with elephantsThe Week Recommends Make some unforgettable memories
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Pakistan and Afghanistan: the next all-out war?The Explainer Islamabad accuses neighbouring Taliban regime of harbouring militants and allowing them ‘safe havens’ from which to attack, with ‘shaky truce’ set to expire
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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