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The centuries-old mines stirring Japan-South Korea tensions
The centuries-old mines stirring Japan-South Korea tensions
by  AFP

Under a split-top mountain on the Japanese island of Sado lies a network of centuries-old mines that have sparked a new diplomatic row with South Korea. - 'A part of our history' - Wartime issues like forced labour have soured ties between Japan and South Korea, and Seoul has formed a task force to push back against the UNESCO bid.

Pope on 'penitential' visit to Canada Indigenous school survivors
Pope on 'penitential' visit to Canada Indigenous school survivors
by  AFP

Pope Francis will visit a former residential school in Canada on Monday, where he is expected to make a historic personal apology to Indigenous survivors of abuse committed over decades at the Catholic-run institutions. Many expect Francis to make symbolic gestures, such as returning some of the Indigenous artifacts that have been held in the Vatican for decades.

Myanmar junta executes two pro-democracy rivals
Myanmar junta executes two pro-democracy rivals
by  AFP

Myanmar's junta has executed four prisoners including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi's party and a prominent activist, state media said Monday, in the country's first use of capital punishment in decades. He was elected to parliament representing Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD in the 2015 elections, which ushered in a transition to civilian rule.

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