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Japan’s economy is shrinking at a record high, plagued by pandemics

TOKYO (AP) – Japan’s economy shrank in April-June at an annual rate of 27.8%, the worst contraction on record since the coronavirus pandemic hit consumers and traders, according to government data released Monday . The Cabinet Office reported that Japan’s preliminary seasonally adjusted real gross domestic product, as GDP, the …

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New Zealand postpones elections due to virus

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday chose to delay New Zealand’s national elections by four weeks as the country faces a new outbreak of coronavirus in its largest city, Auckland. The election was scheduled for Sept. 19, but will now be held on Oct. 17. Under …

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Thousands protest in Bangkok, demanding resignation News

More than 10,000 Protestants have gathered in the Thai capital, Bangkok, to demand the resignation of the government, changes to the constitution and an end to the harassment of opposition activists. Protesters said Sunday’s protest would show broader support for change in the Southeast Asian country outside the student groups …

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