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TOKYO/BEIJING - China sent its first aircraft carrier into formal service on Tuesday amid a tense maritime dispute with Japan, a show of naval force that could worry its neighbors.
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Victim of Guatemalan civil war massacre wins asylum in U.S.
LOS ANGELES - One of two known survivors of a notorious Guatemalan civil war massacre of 250 men, women and children in his small farming village has been granted political asylum to stay in the United States, his lawyer said on Monday.
Kuwaitis protest ahead of electoral law ruling
KUWAIT - Thousands of Kuwaitis held a protest rally late on Monday ahead of a court decision on an electoral law they fear could weaken the chances of opposition candidates in the next parliamentary vote in the major oil-producing state.
Americas court tells Peru to scrap rule that could help Fujimori
LIMA - The Inter-American Court of Human Rights told Peru on Monday to annul a ruling by its Supreme Court that could have paved the way for an early release of jailed former President Alberto Fujimori.
Christian Copt to face trial in Egypt for blasphemy
CAIRO - An Egyptian Copt arrested on suspicion of posting an anti-Islam video online that ignited Muslim protests around the world will stand trial next Wednesday on charges of insulting religions, the state news agency MENA said on Monday.
China announces formal handover of first aircraft carrier
BEIJING - China's first aircraft carrier officially entered service on Tuesday and the Defense Ministry said it would help project maritime power and defend Chinese territory.
Asian shares lackluster as growth worries weigh
TOKYO - Asian shares eased on Tuesday on worries about slowing global growth after Germany's business confidence fell in September for a fifth consecutive month and Caterpillar Inc, the world's largest earth-moving equipment maker, cut its earnings forecast.
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