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María Teresa Hernández@maritereh26 Jan 2025

When a person disappears, a family's right to mourn is attacked, so it's impossible to let go. I traveled to Perú, Colombia and Paraguay to meet relatives who have fought for justice and searched loved ones for decades. Here are their stories: apnews.com/article/south-ame…

Takeaways from AP's reporting on the thousands disappeared in Colombia, Peru and Paraguay

Thousands of people have disappeared in Latin America during decadeslong conflicts. Many have never been found, presumed to be the victims of dictatorships, insurgencies or organized crime.

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Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer apnews.com/article/pope-leo-…

Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

Doctors have confirmed that Pope Leo's lung cancer was localized, and no further treatment is needed. The Vatican announced this on Wednesday.

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In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson. By @maritereh apnews.com/article/wudang-ch…

In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

Martial arts schools in China’s Wudang Mountains pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to new generations of Chinese and international practitioners.

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David Crary@CraryAPOct 1

In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson (from @AP Religon Team's @maritereh) apnews.com/article/wudang-ch…

In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

Martial arts schools in China’s Wudang Mountains pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to new generations of Chinese and international practitioners.

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Comando, an adopted Chihuahua, has become Mexico's smallest National Guard member, helping the force build community trust in Mexico City despite its 350 dogs being mostly large breeds reut.rs/4d9h3ev

'Comando' Chihuahua joins Mexico's National Guard - News

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Mexico’s journalists have long faced bullets. Now lawsuits against them are rising. apnews.com/article/press-fre…

Mexico’s journalists have long faced bullets. Now lawsuits against them are rising

Politicians and judges are increasingly attempting to shut down press freedoms in Mexico, raising concerns among journalism watchdog groups.

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Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home @AP apnews.com/article/thailand-…

Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home

Rain has eased in Thailand’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to evacuate.

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David Crary@CraryAPSep 26

Loud worship and other contrasts set apart Kenya's large community of Quakers (wonderful story by @EvelyneMusambi -- with visuals by @Jaxxoabu -- for @AP's Religion Team) apnews.com/article/kenya-qua…

Loud worship and other contrasts set apart Kenya's large community of Quakers

Inside a Quaker meeting house in western Kenya, loud music complete with modern instruments can be heard from a distance.

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E. Eduardo Castillo@EECastilloAPSep 25

Xi says he expects to see Trump again as he wraps Washington visit with a peek at the Constitution. By @michellelprice & @FuTingBJ apnews.com/article/trump-xi-…

Xi says he'll see Trump again soon as he wraps up US visit with a look at the Constitution

President Donald Trump has confirmed he'll have two more meetings with China’s Xi Jinping later this year.

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Two giant pandas are headed from China to the U.S. But what exactly is panda diplomacy — and how does it work?

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China’s Wudang Mountains are one of the country’s most important Taoist sacred sites. Temples and monasteries have stood among the peaks for centuries, with the complex reaching its height during the Ming dynasty.

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E. Eduardo Castillo@EECastilloAPSep 24

Some climb for faith, others for the views. This Chinese sacred mountain draws them all. By @maritereh apnews.com/article/wudang-ch…

Some climb for faith, others for the views. This Chinese sacred mountain draws them all

China’s Wudang Mountains have long been considered sacred in Taoism, with temples and palaces reflecting centuries of religious and imperial history.

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China is much more than robots and high-speed trains. In the sacred Wudang Mountains, centuries of faith and tradition are still part of everyday life. apnews.com/article/wudang-ch…

Some climb for faith, others for the views. This Chinese sacred mountain draws them all

China’s Wudang Mountains have long been considered sacred in Taoism, with temples and palaces reflecting centuries of religious and imperial history.

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Xi heads into Trump visit after making China into a global force since 2015 apnews.com/article/trump-xi-…

Xi heads into Trump visit after making China into a global force since 2015

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Washington this week marks a shift in relations. In 2015, Xi and then-President Barack Obama sought to deepen economic ties.

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Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for them. apnews.com/article/nepal-fla…

Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for them

Millions of people face deadly climate-related disasters as international aid programs are slashed. Floods in Nepal on Aug. 26 killed over 1,400 people and left thousands missing.

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Cambodia says it has dismantled scam compounds, while experts call for criminal prosecutions @AP @huizhong_wu apnews.com/article/cambodia-…

Cambodia says it has dismantled scam compounds, while experts call for criminal prosecutions

Cambodia’s prime minister says the country had eradicated the large-scale scam compounds it became known for globally, without providing significant new evidence.

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David Crary@CraryAPSep 23

How France handles its strict secularism as it prepares for a papal visit (From @AP's @SylvieCorbet) apnews.com/article/pope-leo-…

How France is balancing its strict secularism with excitement for Pope Leo XIV's visit

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France will highlight the country's strict secularism, known as “laïcité.” This approach ensures freedom of belief and requires state neutrality toward religions.

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E. Eduardo Castillo@EECastilloAPSep 23

6-year-old Chinese girl sets women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record apnews.com/article/china-gir…

6-year-old Chinese girl sets women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record

A 6-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record by solving Rubik’s cubes at an average pace of just over four seconds per cube.

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E. Eduardo Castillo@EECastilloAPSep 18

Two brothers carry on the traditional art of handmade Chinese coffins in Malaysia, in @AP photos. By @apvincentthian apnews.com/photo-gallery/mal…

Two brothers carry on the traditional art of handmade Chinese coffins in Malaysia, in photos

MUAR, Malaysia (AP) — Goh Khuay Par has spent more than five decades making traditional Chinese coffins called Mei Hua in Malaysia, carrying on a family craft passed down through three generations.

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E. Eduardo Castillo@EECastilloAPSep 18

A traditional Chinese coffin maker in Malaysia preserves a fading family craft. By @apvincentthian & @maritereh apnews.com/article/meihua-co…

A traditional Chinese coffin maker in Malaysia preserves a fading family craft

Goh Khuay Par has spent more than five decades making traditional Chinese coffins by hand in Malaysia, carrying on a family craft passed down through three generations.

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David Crary@CraryAPSep 17

China’s porcelain city carries centuries-old heritage to a new generation (from @AP's @maritereh ) apnews.com/article/jingdezhe…

China’s porcelain city carries centuries-old heritage to a new generation

China’s Jingdezhen porcelain sites were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2026. The city has been a center of Chinese porcelain-making for centuries, with techniques and traditions passed...

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