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Japan, IOC reject report that officials expect to cancel Tokyo Olympics

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Japan, IOC reject report that officials expect to cancel Tokyo Olympics

Japan and the International Olympic Committee on Friday both denied a news report that claims officials expect they will have to cancel the upcoming Summer Games in Tokyo due to ongoing threats related to COVID-19.

Former Vatican bank chief sentenced to 9 years for embezzlement

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Former Vatican bank chief sentenced to 9 years for embezzlement

British court sends 4 to prison for 2019 lorry deaths of 39 migrants

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British court sends 4 to prison for 2019 lorry deaths of 39 migrants

Allies of Russian opposition leader Navalny arrested, fined, before protest

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Allies of Russian opposition leader Navalny arrested, fined, before protest

U.N. official says rape, sexual violence rising in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict

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U.N. official says rape, sexual violence rising in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- A top United Nations official is demanding an end to sexual violence in the Tigray region of Ethiopia that has resulted from fighting between government forces and local factions.

Biden admin halts deportations until May for 100-day policy review period

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Biden admin halts deportations until May for 100-day policy review period

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The Biden administration on Friday began halting most deportations for 100 days to "review and reset enforcement priorities" following a Trump administration that instituted a "zero tolerance" policy.

Google threatens to remove search from Australia over new law

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Google threatens to remove search from Australia over new law

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Google threatened to disable its search engine in Australia if the government passes new regulations that would force large tech companies to negotiate with news organizations to present the content they produce.

UPI News Quiz: Inauguration Day, exploring Mars, 'Bridgerton'

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UPI News Quiz: Inauguration Day, exploring Mars, 'Bridgerton'

Inauguration Day in America, Mars exploration and what's next on "Bridgerton" -- how well did you follow the news this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Jan. 22, 2021.

Canada's governor general resigns amid allegations of workplace harassment

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Canada's governor general resigns amid allegations of workplace harassment

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Canadian Governor General Julie Payette resigned on Thursday amid allegations of creating a toxic work environment and harassing her staff.

U.N. report: More than 45% of North Koreans undernourished

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U.N. report: More than 45% of North Koreans undernourished

SEOUL, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- More than 45% of North Koreans are undernourished, the highest proportion in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a United Nations report released this week.

Pentagon approves trial of 3 men for Indonesia bombings

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Pentagon approves trial of 3 men for Indonesia bombings

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced it is moving ahead with plans to try three men held for years at the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, accused of being behind two deadly bombings in Indonesia in the early 2000s.

Fire at COVID-19 vaccine facility in India kills five

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Fire at COVID-19 vaccine facility in India kills five

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A fire Thursday at an under-construction plant of a COVID-19 vaccine maker in India killed five people.

European Court rules Russia violated human rights in 2008 Georgia war

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European Court rules Russia violated human rights in 2008 Georgia war

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that Russia committed violations during the Georgia war and after the cease-fire in the so-called "buffer zone."

Strong magnitude-7.0 earthquake shakes southern Philippines

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Strong magnitude-7.0 earthquake shakes southern Philippines

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Thursday, about 200 southeast of Davao City on the island of Mindanao.

South Korea remains on guard for provocations from North

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South Korea remains on guard for provocations from North

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- South Korea's military remains on guard against North Korea provocations after the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden, but officials also say Seoul would be ready to respond to a missile attack.

Thai opposition politician charged with slandering king after vaccine remarks

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Thai opposition politician charged with slandering king after vaccine remarks

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A vocal opposition politician in Thailand said he "will not surrender" after being charged with insulting King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

IOC president says there's no 'plan B' for Tokyo Olympics this summer

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IOC president says there's no 'plan B' for Tokyo Olympics this summer

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The head of the International Olympic Committee said Thursday that the postponed Summer Games in Tokyo are scheduled to open in July, and there's no "plan B."

Tour operator scraps Pyongyang Marathon itineraries amid China outbreak

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Tour operator scraps Pyongyang Marathon itineraries amid China outbreak

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A China-based tour operator has preliminarily canceled all tours to North Korea after offering 12 itineraries on its website earlier this month.

Dual suicide bombing attacks kill more than 30 in Baghdad

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Dual suicide bombing attacks kill more than 30 in Baghdad

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Two suicide bombings targeted a marketplace in central Baghdad on Thursday, the first of its kind there in nearly two years.

China reports more COVID-19 cases in Beijing, Shanghai

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China reports more COVID-19 cases in Beijing, Shanghai

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Chinese authorities are reporting new COVID-19 cases in the country's two largest cities after imposing a lockdown of 1.7 million people in Beijing.

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