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UK's top court to assess legal basis for new Scottish independence vote
UK's top court to assess legal basis for new Scottish independence vote
by  AFP

The UK Supreme Court will on Tuesday consider the legality of Scottish moves to hold a new referendum on independence next year without the consent of the government in London. "If the court decides in the way we hope it does, on 19th October next year there will be an independence referendum."

'Dream come true': Japan reopens to tourists
'Dream come true': Japan reopens to tourists
by  AFP

Japan reopened its doors to tourists Tuesday after two-and-a-half years of tough Covid restrictions, with officials hoping an influx of travellers enticed by a weak yen will boost the economy. But tough Covid restrictions in China make it unlikely visitors from there will be flocking back to Japan anytime soon. mac/sah/qan

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