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As Japan Seeks New Leader, Analysts Say China Policy Unlikely to Change

Experts expect new prime minister to maintain Japan-US alliance, take a firm stand against China in keeping with anti-China sentiment among Japanese voters

Report: US Afghan Airstrike May Have Mistaken Aid Worker for IS Fighter

New York Times, analyzing security camera footage, says US military may have been seeing aid worker and a colleague loading canisters of water and picking up a laptop for his boss

Federal Judge Acquits Tennessee Professor with Ties to China 

Afghanistan Opposition Forces Insist ‘There’s Still Hope’

Foreign relations chief for National Resistance Front says thousands of fighters are hiding in Panjshir Valley, waiting for right time to push back against Taliban

US Urges Immediate Talks Over Ethiopia Conflict as Reported Abuse Grows 

Reported attack on civilians in Amhara village this week left 120 civilians dead; Tigrayan forces reject 'fabricated allegation' about attack

China's Crackdown on Entertainment Industry Has Outsiders Rethinking Market

Hollywood celebrities and industry giants weigh the costs of doing business with Beijing

CAR Court Accuses Ex-warlord of Crimes Against Humanity

Eugene Barret Ngaikosset once was a commander of the guard of President Francois Bozize, who was toppled in 2013 by the Seleka; he then became an important leader of the anti-Balaka militias, which Bozize founded to fight the Seleka

US Soccer Chief Vows to Equalize World Cup Payments in Gender Pay Dispute

The US men received $5.375 million for reaching the round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup, while the women received $1.725 million for winning the 2015 tournament

Israeli Police Catch 2 Palestinians Who Broke Out of Prison

The hunt continues for four of the six Palestinians who escaped from a maximum-security prison this week

Hurricane Larry Expected to Hit Newfoundland Late Friday 

COVID Biden USAGM

As the United States continues to deal with the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant, President Joe Biden announced new sweeping vaccine mandates as part of a multipronged push to end the pandemic. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.