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Funeral held for Japan’s Abe as successor revives his agenda

A private funeral is being held Tuesday for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose assassination last week shocked a nation and brought renewed attention to his key policies such as bolstering the nation’s defenses.

Tribune News Service

On protest anniversary, Cuba, US far apart on what happened

A year ago, thousands of people filled Cuba’s streets and public squares in the country’s largest outpouring of protest in decades

The Independent UK

Cuba slams US ‘involvement’ on anniversary of anti-gov’t protests

Havana accuses Washington of helping to ‘subvert law and order’ after Blinken hails determination of Cuban protesters.

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Former Japan PM Abe Mourned at Wake as US Hails 'Man of Vision'

Family and friends of Japan's assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe paid their respects Monday at a wake in Tokyo as Washington's top diplomat hailed the ex-premier as a "man of vision". Japan's ruling coalition meanwhile declared victory in a sombre election held Sunday, just two days after Abe was…

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Shinzo Abe killing: ‘Moonies’ church confirms suspect’s mother is member

Tetsuya Yamagami’s mother attends meetings, says Unification church, after he told investigators of grudge

The Guardian - UK

Japan's Kishida gets mandate, Blinken brings US condolences

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has met with the U.S.’s top diplomat, who delivered condolences over the death of former leader Shinzo Abe and reassurances of a strong bilateral alliance

The Independent UK

Shinzo Abe: Antony Blinken says assassinated former Japanese PM was ‘man of vision’

The US secretary of state flies to Japan to give condolences to nation as country’s ruling LDP holds muted celebrations for poll victory

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Govt agrees to boost US ties

Thailand and the United States on Sunday agreed to strengthen cooperation and advance their partnership as both nations prepare to mark the 190th anniversary of their ties next year.

Bangkok Post

Sri Lankan opposition parties plan unity government after president quits

Prime minister as well as Rajapaksa will step down after months of protests culminated in attacks on their homes

The Guardian - UK

Shinzo Abe: Japanese voters back party of former PM amid shooting fallout

Exit polls show LDP retaining power with comfortable election victory as country mourns former leader

The Guardian - UK

U.S. expects Biden and Xi will speak in weeks ahead - Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday the United States expects President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will have the opportunity to speak in the weeks ahead.

Reuters

Prayut seeks better human trafficking grade, wants Biden at Apec summit

Thailand hopes to see its status in the annual US human trafficking report upgraded and would like the US president to attend the Apec summit this year, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

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Ukraine Reports Clashes in East as US Presses on Diplomatic Front

Ukraine reported clashes with Russian troops on Sunday on fronts in the east and south, with six civilians killed in one rocket attack, as the United States sought to marshal international support in opposing Russia's invasion. Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions near the eastern town of Sloviansk but were forced…

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Blinken in Thailand to Shore up Regional Support, Counter China Push

The United States and Thailand signed agreements on Sunday to deepen the countries' already strong ties as Washington steps up its efforts to counter China's expanding influence in Asia. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Thai foreign minister Don Pramudwinai pledged to advance partnerships in climate change, law enforcement…

Reuters

Death and devastation as Russian rockets hit Ukraine apartment block - local officials

At least 15 people were killed and two dozen more were feared trapped after Russian rockets hit a five-story apartment block in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, local officials said on Sunday as rescuers picked their way through rubble.

Reuters

Blinken calls on China, ASEAN countries to hold Myanmar accountable

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday urged China and members of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN to put pressure on Myanmar's rulers to return to democracy and to hold it accountable to a peace deal agreed with the group.

The Independent UK

US eyes counter-China moves in Southeast Asia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Thailand as the Biden administration moves to show its commitment to Southeast Asia in the face of China's push for influence in the region

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Blinken to stop in Tokyo on Monday to pay respects after Abe killing

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make a previously unscheduled stop in Tokyo on Monday to offer condolences to the Japanese people after the killing of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, the State Department said on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Top US diplomat to pay Abe condolence visit to Japan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will pay a brief condolence visit to Japan next week following the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Tribune News Service

Blinken blasts China’s support for Russia, calls out Xi

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken blasted Beijing over its support of Russia after emerging from more than five hours of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

The Independent UK

EU, US urge North Macedonia to move forward on EU bid

In a joint statement, the European Union's Foreign Affairs chief Josep Borrell and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have expressed support for the candidacy of both Albania and North Macedonia to join the European Union

Evening Standard

US warns China over support for Russia following invasion of Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he raised concerns about China’s support of Russia during more than five hours of talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

WEKU

U.S. tells China that its support for Russia in Ukraine complicates relations

China's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is complicating U.S.-Chinese relations at an already difficult time, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart.

Reuters

China's Wang Yi says direction of U.S.-China ties in danger of going 'astray'

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken on Saturday that the direction of U.S.-China relations was in danger of being further led "astray" due to a problem with the United States' perception of China.

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