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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge

The Japan Times and Washington's Top News (WTOP) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge.
The headline split Washington's Top News (WTOP) frames it as "North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge". UPI frames it as "Kim Jong Un visits China, inaugurates bridge between the countries".
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CenterNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge

Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Oct 25, 12:28 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited China on Saturday, inaugurating a new bridge that connects the two countries and vowing to expand cooperation with his powe...

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The Japan TimesNews report · Oct 25, 12:53 AM

North Korea’s Kim visits China as allies’ look to boost economic ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was accompanied during his visit to the border city of Dandong on Saturday by Wang Huning, China's No. 4 official.

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UPIWire story · Oct 24, 7:54 PM

Kim Jong Un visits China, inaugurates bridge between the countries

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first visit to China in more than a year, inaugurating a new bridge and showing gratitude for support.

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerLow confidence3 sources · 1 bias bucketsDeveloping · 3 sources · 1 bucketFormats: News report, Wire story

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Oct 24, 7:54 PM: UPI joined the source map.

Oct 25, 12:28 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Oct 25, 12:53 AM: The Japan Times joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.