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President Widodo warns of crackdown as Jakarta protest continues

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President Widodo warns of crackdown as Jakarta protest continues

May 22 (UPI) -- Protests continued for a second straight night in Jakarta as supporters of a failed presidential candidate clashed with police despite warnings of a severe crackdown against those who threaten national security.

Botswana lifts five-year ban on elephant hunting

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Botswana lifts five-year ban on elephant hunting

Taiwan military holds biggest exercises in five years

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Taiwan military holds biggest exercises in five years

Switzerland becomes No. 1 donor of foreign aid to North Korea

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Switzerland becomes No. 1 donor of foreign aid to North Korea

North Korea decries damage to environment on international Biodiversity Day

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North Korea decries damage to environment on international Biodiversity Day

May 22 (UPI) -- North Korea highlighted biological diversity and the environment on Wednesday, the International Day for Biological Diversity, while tying environmental protection to national pride.

Russian politician removed from parliament seat

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Russian politician removed from parliament seat

May 22 (UPI) -- A Russian legislator has been stripped of his seat in the country's upper house of parliament Wednesday, four months after he was arrested on murder charges.

North Korea calls Joe Biden a 'Philistine' in latest invective

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North Korea calls Joe Biden a 'Philistine' in latest invective

May 22 (UPI) -- North Korea is condemning former Vice President Joe Biden and accusing the "low IQ" Democratic presidential candidate of "disgraceful behavior" around women.

Saudi Arabia, UAE will participate in peace plan workshop

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Saudi Arabia, UAE will participate in peace plan workshop

May 22 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will send representatives to an economic workshop in Bahrain next month meant to be the first phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians.

South Korean Hyundai Heavy workers stage full-scale strike over merger

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South Korean Hyundai Heavy workers stage full-scale strike over merger

SEOUL, May 22 (UPI) -- Unionized workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. staged a full-scale strike on Wednesday to protest a plan to split up the company for a merger with a smaller local shipbuilder.

6 dead, 200 injured in Indonesia election protests

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6 dead, 200 injured in Indonesia election protests

May 22 (UPI) -- At least six people were dead and 200 were injured as protests by supporters of a failed presidential candidate turned violent Wednesday in the Indonesian capital, authorities said.

U.S. warns Assad against using chemical weapons

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U.S. warns Assad against using chemical weapons

May 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department warned the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria that its military operations were being closely watched, specifically concerning allegations that it used chemical weapons against rebels.

HIV infects over 400 Pakistani children; doctor accused

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HIV infects over 400 Pakistani children; doctor accused

May 21 (UPI) -- More 400 children have been diagnosed with HIV in a Pakistani town as several families accuse a local doctor of spreading the virus through tainted syringes.

North Korea U.N. envoy slams U.S. for seized ship: 'extreme hostile policy'

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North Korea U.N. envoy slams U.S. for seized ship: 'extreme hostile policy'

UNITED NATIONS, May 21 (UPI) -- North Korea accused the United States of violating international law on Tuesday at the United Nations during an unprecedented press conference delivered by Pyongyang's top envoy to the U.N.

Climber tops Mount Everest for record 24th time -- and plans 25th

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Climber tops Mount Everest for record 24th time -- and plans 25th

May 21 (UPI) -- A Napalese man who already holds the record for the number of successful climbs on Mount Everest says he'll do it one more time before he retires.

May pitches new Brexit deal to skeptical British lawmakers

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May pitches new Brexit deal to skeptical British lawmakers

May 21 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Theresa May revealed her "new deal" on Brexit in a speech Tuesday, a last-ditch effort to leave the European Union with an agreement.

Chinese airline demands compensation from Boeing for 737 Max grounding

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Chinese airline demands compensation from Boeing for 737 Max grounding

May 21 (UPI) -- A Chinese airline Tuesday demanded compensation from Boeing for the grounding and delivery delay of the 737 Max aircraft.

Formula One legend Niki Lauda dies at 70

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Formula One legend Niki Lauda dies at 70

May 21 (UPI) -- Niki Lauda, a three-time Formula One champion driver and one of the most popular personalities in racing, died late Monday, eight months after a lung transplant. He was 70.

KPU: Joko Widodo re-elected as Indonesia's president

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KPU: Joko Widodo re-elected as Indonesia's president

May 21 (UPI) -- Following a month of counting votes, Indonesia's General Elections Commission announced Tuesday that incumbent Joko Widodo had secured a second term as president.

South Korea, U.S. consider 'various ways' to resume talks with N. Korea

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South Korea, U.S. consider 'various ways' to resume talks with N. Korea

SEOUL, May 21 (UPI) -- Unification Minister Kim Yeon Chul said Tuesday that South Korea and the United States are considering "various ways" to resume the stalled denuclearization negotiations with North Korea.

New Zealand police charge mosque shooting suspect with terrorism

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New Zealand police charge mosque shooting suspect with terrorism

May 21 (UPI) -- The Australian man accused of shooting 51 people dead in attacks at two New Zealand mosques has been charged with engaging in a terrorist act, police said Tuesday.

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