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Reuters
Two killed, 12 missing in northeast China refinery blast -state media
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Two people were killed and another 12 missing after an explosion at a refinery an...
January 16, 2023
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Politics & Government
Support for Cabinet Unchanged at 39%
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s recent overseas tour did not boost his support back home, as a recent...
January 16, 2023
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Associated Press
Kabul’s mannequins, hooded and masked under Taliban rules
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Under the Taliban, the mannequins in women’s dress shops across the Afghan...
January 16, 2023
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Markets
Japan’s Nikkei Ends at More than a Week Low as BOJ Capitulation Bets Push Up Yen
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's Nikkei share average ended at more than a week low on Monday, with exporte...
January 16, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Japanese, U.S. Companies Rushing to Pull Production Out of China
Companies from Japan, the United States and other nations are accelerating their moves to shift prod...
January 16, 2023
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AFP-JIJI
Japan Opposition Party Lawmaker Suidobashi Resigns
Tokyo, Jan. 16 (Jiji Press)—Opposition party lawmaker Hakase Suidobashi resigned on Monday as a memb...
January 16, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Vietnam: Thang Long Citadel Offers Night Tours for Foreign Visitors
Hanoi’s ancient Thang Long Imperial Citadel has launched a night tour for foreign tourists. The tou...
January 16, 2023
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Politics & Government
Kishida’s Pre-G7 Foreign Visits Pay Off with Cooperation on Russia, China Policies
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has obtained cooperation from the leaders of five of the Group of Seven...
January 16, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Taiwan VP Lai Elected New Leader of Ruling Party
TAIPEI ― Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai has been elected to lead the ruling Democratic Progress...
January 16, 2023
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Crime & Courts
Wakayama Couple Arrested on Suspicion of Arson
WAKAYAMA — A couple living in Wakayama has been arrested on suspicion of arson, after the body of a...
January 16, 2023
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General News
Fire in Roppongi Building, 2 Men Injured
Two people were injured in a fire that broke out in a seven-story building in the Roppongi district ...
January 16, 2023
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Washington Post
California’s winter storms have been deadlier than any wildfire since 2018
Relentless wind and rain has killed people sleeping in homes and in tents. It has taken the lives of...
January 16, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Bangladesh Counting on Delayed N-plant to Meet Needs
ROOPPUR, Bangladesh (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Bangladeshi engineering student Noyon Ali, 22, se...
January 16, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Review Regulations That Are Out of Step with Current Age
It is important to constantly review administrative regulations to improve convenience for the peopl...
January 16, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Concerns Arise Over Lack of Proficiency Among MSDF Personnel
It is out of the question that the Maritime Self-Defense Force, which is supposed to protect safety ...
January 16, 2023