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    TOKYO, Aug 14, 2026 (AFP) – The United States recognises Japan’s sovereignty over islands visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US ambassador to Tokyo said Friday. “The United States remains unwavering in its support of its most important ally and in its recognition of Japanese sovereignty over the Northern…

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    CHANGSHA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) : A gas outburst occurred at a coal mine in the city of Lianyuan in central China’s Hunan Province on Friday, leaving seven people missing and one receiving emergency medical treatment, according to local emergency management authorities. A preliminary investigation found that 52 people were working…

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