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North Korea's economic potential beckons to South's execs

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North Korea's economic potential beckons to South's execs

North Korea could provide suitable opportunities for medium-size South Korean enterprises, business leaders in the South said Wednesday.

Maduro expels U.S. diplomats; Trump recognizes Guaido as interim president

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Maduro expels U.S. diplomats; Trump recognizes Guaido as interim president

Japan registers first trade deficit in three years

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Japan registers first trade deficit in three years

Heavy rains uncover 2,800-year-old horse figurines from Iron Age

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Heavy rains uncover 2,800-year-old horse figurines from Iron Age

End of U.S. aid dooms partly-built school, other projects in West Bank

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End of U.S. aid dooms partly-built school, other projects in West Bank

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The end of U.S. aid to Palestinian authorities is affecting a number of things, including a half-built school that won't have enough money to finish.

DNA debunks theory Nazi Rudolf Hess was replaced by imposter

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DNA debunks theory Nazi Rudolf Hess was replaced by imposter

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- DNA testing debunked a theory that Nazi war criminal Rudolf Hess was replaced with a doppelganger while in prison, scientists said Tuesday.

Thailand to hold first general election since military coup

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Thailand to hold first general election since military coup

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Thailand is to hold a much anticipated election for the first time in five years after a military coup in 2014.

North Korea criticizes U.S. calls for military renegotiations with South

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North Korea criticizes U.S. calls for military renegotiations with South

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- North Korean state media slammed the United States on Wednesday for renegotiating a military cost-sharing agreement with South Korea.

Pope visits Panama for first World Youth Day in Central America

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Pope visits Panama for first World Youth Day in Central America

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Pope Francis will address a range of humanitarian issues in Panama Wednesday, like migration, corruption, violence and the role of women in society.

Across Mexico border from safe El Paso, violence surges in Juárez

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Across Mexico border from safe El Paso, violence surges in Juárez

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- In 2018, 23 slayings occurred in El Paso, Texas, a low rate characteristic of U.S. border cities. But it's a different story just over the line in Juárez, Mexico.

Soccer star left text, voice messages before plane disappeared

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Soccer star left text, voice messages before plane disappeared

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Rescuers from Britain and France have joined the search for a missing plane carrying Argentine soccer star Emiliano Sala, which disappeared over the Channel Islands.

Australian citizen Yang Heungjun feared detained in China

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Australian citizen Yang Heungjun feared detained in China

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The Australian government is investigating a claim that one of its citizens may have been detained by China.

Death toll rises to 93 in Mexico pipeline explosion

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Death toll rises to 93 in Mexico pipeline explosion

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The death toll from last Friday's pipeline explosion in central Mexico has risen to 93.

Ronaldo fined $21.6M after pleading guilty to tax fraud

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Ronaldo fined $21.6M after pleading guilty to tax fraud

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo pleaded guilty to tax fraud in a Madrid Court Tuesday and agreed to pay $21.6 million in fines.

U.S., North Korea made 'progress' in Stockholm, early reports say

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U.S., North Korea made 'progress' in Stockholm, early reports say

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The United States and North Korea made progress during talks in Sweden over the weekend, according to South Korean press reports.

Taiwanese 'bikini climber' dies after fall into ravine

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Taiwanese 'bikini climber' dies after fall into ravine

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- A Taiwanese self-described "bikini climber" has died after a fall over the weekend from hypothermia.

North Korea condemns Japan for military talks with Britain, France

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North Korea condemns Japan for military talks with Britain, France

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- North Korea is accusing Japan of interfering with peace on the peninsula.

U.S. made $1B 'final offer' to South Korea on troop costs

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U.S. made $1B 'final offer' to South Korea on troop costs

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The United States made its "final offer" to renegotiate a military cost-sharing agreement with South Korea.

Volvo recalls more than 200,000 diesel cars for possible fuel leakage

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Volvo recalls more than 200,000 diesel cars for possible fuel leakage

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Volvo said Tuesday it's recalling more than 200,000 diesel cars because of the possibility of fuel leakage into the engine.

IMF downgrades 2019 economic growth forecast on U.S.-China concerns

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IMF downgrades 2019 economic growth forecast on U.S.-China concerns

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The U.S.-China trade conflict and Britain's exit from the European Union pose considerable risk to global economic growth, the International Monetary Fund said.

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