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Pope Francis arrives in Baghdad for risky, historic Iraq tour
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Pope Francis landed in Baghdad on Friday for his most risky foreign trip since his election in 2012, saying he felt duty-bound to make the "emblematic" visit because Iraq had suffered so much for so long.
Boeing cites risks in design of newest Airbus jet
PARIS: Boeing Co has raised concerns over the design of arch-rival Airbus' newest narrow-body jet, the A321XLR, saying a novel type of fuel tank could pose fire risks
Thai PM orders study on 'vaccine passports' to boost tourism
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's prime minister said on Tuesday he has commissioned a study to look into issuing COVID-19 vaccination certificates for international travellers, as the country seeks to revive a tourism industry battered by coronavirus curbs.
Men accused of aiding Ghosn escape arrive in Japan after extradition - TV
TOKYO (Reuters) - The American father and son accused of helping former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan while awaiting trial have arrived in Japan following their extradition from the United States, according to Nippon TV.
US father and son handed to Japan over Ghosn's escape
WASHINGTON (AFP): An American father and son were handed to Japanese officials on Monday (March 1), their lawyer said, after losing an extradition battle over accusations they helped former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to flee Japan.
Boeing, Australian air force say pilotless, fighter-like jet completed first test flight
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Boeing Co and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) said on Tuesday they had completed the first flight test on a pilotless fighter-like jet designed to operate in conjunction with crewed aircraft.
Two U.S. men charged with aiding Ghosn's escape land in Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - An American father and son accused of helping former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday to face questioning from prosecutors and the prospect of charges that could carry a three-year prison term. The plane carrying U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Michael Taylor and his son Peter, who were extradited by U.S. authorities on Monday, landed at Tokyo's Narita airport, and the two men were escorted on to waiting police buses, according to a Reuters witness.
Asean countries embrace Chinese vaccines
When a plane carrying Thailand’s first batch of Covid-19 vaccines from China’s Sinovac landed at an airport in Bangkok, people waiting on the tarmac cheered and applauded.
China to hold month-long military drills in South China Sea
BEIJING (Global Times): China has announced that it will hold military exercises in the South China Sea for the whole of March, at a time when the US military has been frequently sending reconnaissance aircraft and ships to the region and a French warship group is on its way.
South Africa signs J&J vaccine deal, eases restrictions
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa has signed an agreement with Johnson & Johnson to secure 11 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and will ease restrictions due to a decline in new cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday.
