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North Korea official seen not applauding for Kim Jong Un in recent photo

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North Korea official seen not applauding for Kim Jong Un in recent photo

A North Korean official with a troubled past was seen refraining from clapping for Kim Jong Un at last week's workshop for Pyongyang's military commanders.

WHO chief urges wealthy nations to pause COVID-19 vaccine boosters

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WHO chief urges wealthy nations to pause COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Olympics: Young skateboarders, U.S. track stars headline Day 12 in Tokyo

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Olympics: Young skateboarders, U.S. track stars headline Day 12 in Tokyo

Beirut traumatized by port blast, lack of justice a year later

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Beirut traumatized by port blast, lack of justice a year later

Report: South Korea president may seek to modify military exercises

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Report: South Korea president may seek to modify military exercises

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- President Moon Jae-in could be seeking modifications to upcoming joint military exercises with the United States, according to a South Korean press report.

North Korean restaurant workers in China receive COVID-19 vaccines, report says

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North Korean restaurant workers in China receive COVID-19 vaccines, report says

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- North Korean restaurant workers in China are lining up to receive COVID-19 vaccines in a northeastern Chinese city, according to a South Korean press report.

North Korea reports heavy rain after July dry spell

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North Korea reports heavy rain after July dry spell

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- North Korea is reporting heavy rain in North and South Hamgyong provinces after authorities warned of typhoons and potential flooding.

Simone Biles says giving up dream 'wasn't easy,' open to 2024 Olympics

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Simone Biles says giving up dream 'wasn't easy,' open to 2024 Olympics

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- USA's Simone Biles says it "wasn't easy" to opt out of competitions and "give up" on her dreams at the 2020 Summer Games to focus on mental health. The star gymnast said she is 'open' to a return at the 2024 Olympics.

At least 8 dead from Taliban car bomb that targeted Afghan defense minister

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At least 8 dead from Taliban car bomb that targeted Afghan defense minister

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- At least eight people have been killed in new fighting in Afghanistan that's been stirred by a resurgent Taliban motivated by the withdrawal of U.S. forces, officials said Wednesday.

South Korea confirms 'breakthrough' Delta Plus COVID-19 cases

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South Korea confirms 'breakthrough' Delta Plus COVID-19 cases

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- South Korea is reporting its first cases of the Delta Plus COVID-19 variant.

Dozens of wildfires torch Greece, including areas near Athens

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Dozens of wildfires torch Greece, including areas near Athens

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Greek firefighters are being called upon to douse dozens of wildfires across the Mediterranean nation, including areas near the capital of Athens.

Fearful of returning home, Belarus Olympic sprinter leaves Tokyo for Austria

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Fearful of returning home, Belarus Olympic sprinter leaves Tokyo for Austria

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left Tokyo on Wednesday for Poland, by way of Austria, after days of trying to secure asylum out of fear that she'd be in danger if she returns to her home country.

Pope Francis calls for 'concrete' aid to Lebanon in return to weekly address

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Pope Francis calls for 'concrete' aid to Lebanon in return to weekly address

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Pope Francis on Wednesday resumed his normal schedule of weekly audiences at the Vatican after intestinal surgery a month ago.

Google promotes getting the COVID-19 vaccine in new Doodle

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Google promotes getting the COVID-19 vaccine in new Doodle

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Google urges users to get the COVID-19 vaccine in a new Doodle.

Tokyo Olympics records its first COVID-19 cluster

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Tokyo Olympics records its first COVID-19 cluster

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics confirmed the Games' first COVID-19 cluster infection on Wednesday, as 12 members of the artistic swimming delegation from Greece were moved out of the athletes' village.

Boeing postpones Starliner capsule launch attempt over valve issue

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Boeing postpones Starliner capsule launch attempt over valve issue

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Boeing postponed the launch of its Starliner spacecraft Tuesday due to problems detected with valves in the capsule's propulsion system.

Bomb, gunfire target Kabul neighborhood of high-ranking officials

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Bomb, gunfire target Kabul neighborhood of high-ranking officials

Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A car bomb attack and gun fight targeted the Kabul residence of Afghanistan's acting defense minister on Tuesday, the Defense Ministry announced.

Space station mishap caused orbiting lab to rotate 1 1/2 times, NASA says

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Space station mishap caused orbiting lab to rotate 1 1/2 times, NASA says

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The International Space Station spun around 1 1/2 times on its main axis during a mishap Thursday when a new Russian segment of the orbiting platform malfunctioned, a NASA spokesman said.

USA's Mu, Mensah-Stock, Biles lead historic 9-medal day in Tokyo

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USA's Mu, Mensah-Stock, Biles lead historic 9-medal day in Tokyo

Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Track's Athing Mu, wrestler Tamyra Mensah Stock and gymnast Simone Biles collected medals from historic performances as part of a nine-medal day for Team USA on Tuesday in Tokyo.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro investigated over election fraud claims

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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro investigated over election fraud claims

Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Election officials in Brazil announced on Tuesday that they're investigating President Jair Bolsonaro for sowing doubt about the country's electoral process, which critics say is threatening to Brazilian democracy.

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