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General NewsCan Eels Point Way to Lucky Year?
Whitespotted conger eels peek out from tubes made to look like sushi rolls called ehomaki. ...
January 31, 2023
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Washington PostAlong front-line river, this deadly road shows toll of Russia’s war
ALONG THE SOUTHERN DNIEPER RIVER, Ukraine – Only the water keeps them apart. Russian soldiers – push...
January 31, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentMore Support Planned to Ease Electric Bill Burden
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he plans to take further action to reduce the burden caused...
January 31, 2023
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Crime & CourtsPhilippines Wants to ‘Immediately’ Move on Japanese Suspects’ Extradition
MANILA — The Philippine Justice Department had said it wants to “immediately take the necessary step...
January 31, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentAbsent Lawmaker GaaSyy Given Summons to Attend Diet
Long absent upper house lawmaker Yoshikazu Higashitani, who officially goes by the name GaaSyy, was ...
January 31, 2023
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Associated PressDeath Toll from Pakistan Mosque Suicide Bombing Rises to 74
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from previous day's suicide bombing at a mosque in northwes...
January 31, 2023
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Washington PostNon-White groups have struggled with census. Biden’s plan could help.
On every census survey - or medical form or job application - Tala Faraj says she has no choice but ...
January 31, 2023
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Washington PostD.C. ‘Safe Passage’ worker shot, critically wounded outside high school
A man working with D.C.'s Safe Passage Safe Blocks program to help students commute safely to and fr...
January 31, 2023
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Washington PostProvince in China to offer benefits to single parents, as birthrate drops
Amid fears of a demographic crisis in China after the country's birthrate reached its lowest level o...
January 31, 2023
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ReutersIn diplomatic coup, Taiwan president speaks to Czech president-elect
TAIPEI/PRAGUE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen held a telephone call withCzech Pres...
January 31, 2023
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ReutersDisillusioned at home, super-rich Chinese set their sights on Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jan 31, (Reuters) - Like many rich Chinese, graduate student Zayn Zhang thinks Singapore ...
January 31, 2023
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ReutersU.S. airlines cancel over 1,000 flights over winter storm
Jan 30 (Reuters) - More than 1,000 Monday flights into or out of the United States have been cancele...
January 31, 2023
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ReutersWestern allies differ over jets for Ukraine as Russia claims gains
KYIV, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine's defense minister is expected in Paris on Tuesday to meet Presiden...
January 31, 2023
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ReutersU.S. watchdog identifies $5.4 billion in potentially fraudulent COVID-19 loans
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. government likely awarded about $5.4 billion in COVID-19 aid...
January 31, 2023
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ReutersBolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, has applied for U.S. tourist visa
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a six-month to...
January 31, 2023