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BEIJING – A Chinese official has publicly denied rumors of an “exodus” of bureaucrats from civil service following reports of widespread unhappiness over poor working conditions and an anti-corruption drive. Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security spokesman Li Zhong told reporters Friday that some resignations were to be expected. …

HELSINKI – Sweden’s highest court decided Tuesday to allow Julian Assange to appeal a detention order against the WikiLeaks founder over allegations of sex crimes. The Swedish Supreme Court said it has “granted leave to appeal the issue of detention.” It gave no reason for the decision. The move follows …

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea says it will push to allow more journalists to travel to North Korea to cover civilian exchange programs between the rival countries. Seoul’s Unification Ministry announced Friday it would actively support sports, culture and academic exchange programs with North Korea as a way to …