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China's COVID-19 vaccine developer denies filing for state approval

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China's COVID-19 vaccine developer denies filing for state approval

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- China's coronavirus vaccine developer may not have filed for regulatory approval, despite Chinese state media reports.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls Biden to congratulate election victory

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls Biden to congratulate election victory

South Korea vows to invest $1B for artificial intelligence

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South Korea vows to invest $1B for artificial intelligence

Thailand charges protesters with insulting monarchy

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Thailand charges protesters with insulting monarchy

EU leader hopeful for Brexit deal with deadline just 5 weeks away

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EU leader hopeful for Brexit deal with deadline just 5 weeks away

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- EU leader Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the alliance is in the "decisive days" of Brexit negotiations and hopes a deal is still in the offing, with a little more than a month before the transition deadline.

U.N.: Data lacking on North Korea's reported release of 7,000 prisoners

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U.N.: Data lacking on North Korea's reported release of 7,000 prisoners

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A U.N. investigator said he has heard of reports North Korea may have freed as many as 7,000 prisoners, after a report suggested the regime let go of captives suffering from malnutrition.

Hong Kong's Carrie Lam praises security law for restoring stability

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Hong Kong's Carrie Lam praises security law for restoring stability

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam praised a draconian national security law for restoring stability to the former British colony while blaming the region's social and economic strife on opposition forces.

Violence against women is raging in South Africa, data show

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Violence against women is raging in South Africa, data show

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- South Africa has a constitution that's revered for its commitments to human rights, but it also has one of the highest rates of femicide. The U.N. recognizes Nov. 25 as the Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Scotland becomes first country to make menstrual products free nationwide

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Scotland becomes first country to make menstrual products free nationwide

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Scotland passed new legislation Tuesday making it the first nation to provide free access to menstrual products nationwide.

Egypt, Gaza reopen border for three days

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Egypt, Gaza reopen border for three days

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Egypt on Tuesday temporarily opened its border with Gaza for the first time since blocking access during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mexican authorities discover 113 bodies in Jalisco mass grave

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Mexican authorities discover 113 bodies in Jalisco mass grave

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- At least 113 bodies were found in a mass grave in Mexico's Jalisco state following a nearly two-month-long excavation.

Russia claims it expelled USS McCain from Peter the Great Gulf

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Russia claims it expelled USS McCain from Peter the Great Gulf

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Russia's defense ministry said Tuesday that it caught the U.S. Navy destroyer USS John McCain in contested waters in the Sea of Japan and chased the vessel off.

Former French rugby star Christophe Dominici dies at 48

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Former French rugby star Christophe Dominici dies at 48

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Christophe Dominici, a former French international rugby star, was found dead Tuesday near Paris at 48, his former squad Stade Francais said.

China, Japan to lift restrictions on business travel

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China, Japan to lift restrictions on business travel

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- China and Japan have agreed to "fast track" business travel between the two countries after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo.

British court says U.S. diplomat's wife shielded from charges in biker's death

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British court says U.S. diplomat's wife shielded from charges in biker's death

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A British court ruled Tuesday that the wife of a U.S. intelligence officer was protected by diplomatic immunity when she was involved in a crash last year that killed a 19-year-old motorcyclist.

Report: North Koreans leaving South, citing hardships

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Report: North Koreans leaving South, citing hardships

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- North Korean defectors are facing difficulties adjusting to life in the South, with more people emigrating to the West, according to a South Korean press report.

Viruses related to coronavirus found in Japan, Cambodia bat samples

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Viruses related to coronavirus found in Japan, Cambodia bat samples

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Scientists in Cambodia and Japan have found coronaviruses in bats related to SARS-CoV-2, as countries around the world experience a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.

Russia says COVID-19 vaccine showing to be 91% to 95% effective

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Russia says COVID-19 vaccine showing to be 91% to 95% effective

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A week after extremely promising news about two U.S. vaccines, developers of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine said Tuesday it has shown an efficacy rate better than 91%.

South Korea suspends top prosecutor for violating 'political neutrality'

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South Korea suspends top prosecutor for violating 'political neutrality'

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- South Korea's justice minister has suspended Seoul's top prosecutor in a surprise move, after weeks of allegations about breach of law and misconduct.

Netanyahu vows to visit Bahrain after reported trip to Saudi Arabia

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Netanyahu vows to visit Bahrain after reported trip to Saudi Arabia

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- After purportedly making a secret visit to Saudi Arabia to meet for the first time with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he will visit Bahrain soon.

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