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Associated Press
Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Tensions ran high at Iran’s second match at the World Cup on Friday as fans ...
November 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Russia steps up missile barrage of recaptured Ukrainian city
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Natalia Kristenko’s dead body lay covered in a blanket in the doorway of her...
November 26, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Mie: Who took Maetel statue’s mask?
IGA, Mie — A mask covering the mouth of a bronze statue of Maetel, a popular character from the “Gal...
November 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Europe scrambles to help Ukraine keep the heat and lights on
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European officials are scrambling to help Ukraine stay warm and keep functionin...
November 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Beijing on edge as city adds new quarantine centers
BEIJING (AP) — Residents of some parts of China’s capital were emptying supermarket shelves and over...
November 26, 2022
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Associated Press
China sentences Chinese-Canadian star Kris Wu to 13 years
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese court on Friday sentenced Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu to 13 years in ...
November 26, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Okinawa: Fire-prevention measures in Shuri Castle balanced with tradition
NAHA — Shuri Castle, the spiritual center of the Okinawan people, is undergoing restoration work. Ho...
November 26, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Okinawa: Skills passed on during rebuilding of Shuri Castle
NAHA — After burning to the ground in October 2019, Shuri Castle in Naha is set to rise from the ash...
November 26, 2022
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General News
Blowing in sea breeze, flavor is condensed
Daikon radishes are hanged and dried in the sun and wind at the Miura coast in Miura, Kanagawa Prefe...
November 26, 2022
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Soccer World Cup
US frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Loud jeers rang around the stadium. England’s fans were not happy. The United ...
November 26, 2022
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Political Pulse
Former leaders can offer perspective, and should model magnanimity
Recent speeches by two former prime ministers have attracted much attention in Nagatacho, as Japan’s...
November 26, 2022
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Coronavirus
Rollout of online medical consultations easier said than done
The government plans to make online medical services a central part of efforts to ease the looming p...
November 26, 2022
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Soccer World Cup
Show’s over already for host Qatar’s World Cup team
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The show is over already for the Qatar team, which was eliminated Friday from the...
November 26, 2022
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Soccer World Cup
Valencia scores World Cup-best third goal in Ecuador draw
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The young Ecuador squad followed their captain Enner Valencia to the corner ...
November 26, 2022
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General News
Relatives of organ donors hope more people in Japan express a desire to donate
A quarter of a century has passed since the Organ Transplants Law, which allows organs to be harves...
November 26, 2022