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India's record-setting deaths, cases dominate COVID-19 pandemic

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India's record-setting deaths, cases dominate COVID-19 pandemic

April 18 (UPI) -- Amid a milestone 3 million people dead from coronavirus worldwide, India is dominating the increases with record-setting deaths and fatalities as its vaccine rollout lags.

United States, China agree to work together to combat climate change

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United States, China agree to work together to combat climate change

Russia, Ukraine order dual expulsions of diplomats amid escalating tensions

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Russia, Ukraine order dual expulsions of diplomats amid escalating tensions

Prince Philip laid to rest in St. George's Chapel

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Prince Philip laid to rest in St. George's Chapel

After rapid intensification, Surigae becomes 1st super typhoon of 2021

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After rapid intensification, Surigae becomes 1st super typhoon of 2021

April 17 (UPI) -- The first typhoon of 2021 has formed in the western Pacific Basin as "Surigae" underwent rapid intensification over the Philippine Sea, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said Saturday.

Iran names suspect in Natanz facility blast, issues arrest warrant

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Iran names suspect in Natanz facility blast, issues arrest warrant

April 17 (UPI) -- Iranian intelligence officials on Saturday identified a suspect in an explosion at a nuclear facility in Natanz earlier this week.

Global COVID-19 deaths top 3M; India, Brazil struggle with soaring infections

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Global COVID-19 deaths top 3M; India, Brazil struggle with soaring infections

April 17 (UPI) -- The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 3 million Saturday, according to John Hopkins University researchers, as nations around the world struggled with worsening surges in new cases.

Israel launches airstrike on Gaza Strip; no injuries reported

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Israel launches airstrike on Gaza Strip; no injuries reported

April 16 (UPI) -- Israeli forces launched airstrikes on targets in the Gaza Strip on Friday in what Israeli officials said was retaliation for a rocket shot earlier in the evening.

Biden, Japanese PM Suga reaffirm alliance, address China in summit

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Biden, Japanese PM Suga reaffirm alliance, address China in summit

April 16 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Friday said he and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reaffirmed the two countries' alliance and spoke at length about challenges from China.

Raul Castro steps down as head of Cuba's Communist Party

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Raul Castro steps down as head of Cuba's Communist Party

April 16 (UPI) -- Raul Castro, brother of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, announced Friday he's stepping down as head of Cuba's Communist Party.

Truck driver among 7 charged in Taiwan train crash

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Truck driver among 7 charged in Taiwan train crash

April 16 (UPI) -- Authorities in Taiwan on Friday charged seven people -- including the operator of a crane truck -- in a train crash that killed dozens of people earlier this month.

Russia expels 10 U.S. diplomats in response to Biden sanctions

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Russia expels 10 U.S. diplomats in response to Biden sanctions

April 16 (UPI) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday the Kremlin will expel 10 U.S. diplomats in response to President Joe Biden imposing sanctions against nearly three dozen Russian individuals and entities.

South Korean governor claims 'fake news' distorting 'Chinatown' project

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South Korean governor claims 'fake news' distorting 'Chinatown' project

April 16 (UPI) -- A South Korean politician is defending a decision to build a tourist attraction.

North Korea decries Japan's decision on Fukushima water release

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North Korea decries Japan's decision on Fukushima water release

April 16 (UPI) -- North Korea denounced a Japanese decision to released treated radioactive water into the sea, calling the decision an "unacceptable crime."

Britain prepares to honor Prince Philip with memorial service Saturday

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Britain prepares to honor Prince Philip with memorial service Saturday

April 16 (UPI) -- Britain is preparing for Saturday's funeral for late Prince Philip at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, which will feature the royal family and include a national minute of silence.

Kim Jong Un attends concert with North Korea's first lady

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Kim Jong Un attends concert with North Korea's first lady

April 16 (UPI) -- Kim Jong Un attended a concert with first lady Ri Sol Ju on the 109th birth anniversary of his biological grandfather Kim Il Sung.

Titanic's Chinese survivors endured racism and deportation after disaster, film shows

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Titanic's Chinese survivors endured racism and deportation after disaster, film shows

April 16 (UPI) -- Chinese survivors of the Titanic struggled with racism and discrimination after the disaster, according to a documentary that aired in China.

Bitcoin ETF launches on Toronto Stock Exchange

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Bitcoin ETF launches on Toronto Stock Exchange

SEOUL, April 16 (UPI) -- South Korea's Mirae Asset Global Investments said Friday that its Canadian affiliate has launched the first inverse bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Media mogul Jimmy Lai, others sentenced for 2019 Hong Kong mass protests

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Media mogul Jimmy Lai, others sentenced for 2019 Hong Kong mass protests

April 16 (UPI) -- Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai and Democratic Party founding chair Martin Lee Chu-ming were sentenced Friday over two anti-government protests in 2019 that opposed influence from mainland China.

China reports record 18.3% growth in Q1

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China reports record 18.3% growth in Q1

April 16 (UPI) -- China's economy grew a record 18.3% during the first quarter of the year, the government said.

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