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Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong Population Drops for 3rd Year under COVID Shadow
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s government announced on Feb. 16 that the territory’s population dropped...
February 25, 2023
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Associated Press
Biden Unveils New Ukraine Weapons Package, Russia Sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration declared its Ukraine solidarity with fresh action as well...
February 25, 2023
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Associated Press
As Ukraine Marks Year of War, Leader Vows to Secure Victory
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukr...
February 25, 2023
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Europe
G7 Agrees to Expand Economic Aid to Ukraine to $39 Bil.
BENGALULU, India (Jiji Press) — Finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven m...
February 25, 2023
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Political Pulse
Japanese ‘Peer Pressure’ May Prevent Return to Pre-COVID Life
Perhaps you’ve heard the old joke about a luxury cruise ship that was about to sink. Urging the pass...
February 25, 2023
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Europe
Ukrainian Athletes Going All Out to Help Their Homeland
PARIS — Notable Ukrainian athletes have been raising awareness — and funds — in support of their hom...
February 25, 2023
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Outside Contributors
After a Year of Russian Aggression in Ukraine, the World Must Act Together to Ensure International Law Will Prevail
Recognizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a challenge to the international order, the European Uni...
February 25, 2023
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Politics & Government
Japan Taking Prominent Role in Efforts to Pressure Russia
Ever since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last year, Japan has stayed in lockstep with the ...
February 25, 2023
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Film & TV
Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ Screened at Berlin Film Festival
BERLIN — Animated film “Suzume no Tojimari” (“Suzume”), directed by Makoto Shinkai, had its official...
February 24, 2023
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Politics & Government
Bank of Japan Chief Nominee Kazuo Ueda Vows to Maintain Monetary Easing
The nominee for Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda on Friday called the central bank’s current moneta...
February 24, 2023
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Economy
Japan Core Consumer Prices Up 4.2 % in Jan.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s core consumer prices climbed 4.2% from a year earlier in January, due t...
February 24, 2023
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Europe
Urgent Efforts Necessary to Prevent a World Without Order Amid War in Ukraine
When I first learned of Russia’s attack on Ukraine a year ago, I was shocked by the fact that a full...
February 24, 2023
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Science
Scientists Find Organic Matter in Samples from Asteroid Ryugu, Throwing Light on Possible Source of Ingredients for Life on Earth
Samples from the Ryugu asteroid that were brought back by the Hayabusa2 space probe contain various ...
February 24, 2023
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Science
Guinness Holding World’s Oldest Dog Bobi, 30, Is Also One of the Luckiest
LEIRIA, Portugal (AFP-Jiji) — Bobi, a 30-year-old guard dog who cheated death in his first days, is ...
February 24, 2023
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Climate Change
Kids Take Plunge in Icy Lake Survival Lessons
SOLLENTUNA, Sweden (AFP-Jiji) — The frigid water under the frozen Ravalen lake north of Stockholm do...
February 24, 2023