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Japan In Focus
Wakayama: Ambulances display sticker to help pregnant women feel more at ease
ARIDA, Wakayama — Special ambulances used to transport pregnant and postpartum women have been opera...
October 22, 2022
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Associated Press
Italy’s far-right leader Meloni forms new government
ROME (AP) — Giorgia Meloni on Friday formed Italy’s new ruling coalition, assembling the country’s f...
October 22, 2022
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Associated Press
Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader
LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson — ousted by ethics scandals just three mon...
October 22, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan mulling ¥20 tril. to help deal with rising prices
The government and ruling parties are mulling a plan to spend ¥20 trillion on a comprehensive packag...
October 22, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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October 22, 2022
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General News
Towering designs over Tokyo
The 10 winning designs from a contest for lighting up Tokyo Skytree, part of commemorations for the ...
October 22, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Nagasaki: Invaders’ anchor salvaged centuries after sinking
MATSUURA, Nagasaki — A 13th-century anchor has been recovered from the seabed off the coast of north...
October 22, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Bali bombing survivors continue battling trauma
JAKARTA (AP) — Thiolina Marpaung still panics anytime she smells smoke, immediately recalling the bo...
October 22, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
China opens final session of ruling Communist Party congress
BEIJING (AP) — A major weeklong meeting of China's ruling Communist Party was expected to approve ch...
October 22, 2022
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Associated Press
Ukrainian forces bombard river crossing; Kherson a fortress
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces bombarded Russian positions in the occupied and illegally anne...
October 22, 2022
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Delicious
Frozen tomatoes great for quick, easy stewed dishes
As prices continue to rise, buying in-season vegetables and freezing them for later use can help sav...
October 22, 2022
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Art
Exhibition commemorating 50 years after Okinawa’s return to Japan opens in Naha
NAHA — An exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the return of control of Okinawa to Japan...
October 22, 2022
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Travel Spots
Shiga: Rain greets return of Edo period’s Otsu Festival
OTSU — Even the star of the parade was dressed for the inclement weather. There was no way a downpou...
October 22, 2022
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Travel Spots
Ehime: Cycle tour around Shikoku similar to famous 88-temple pilgrimage grows in popularity
MATSUYAMA — A cycling tour of about 1,000 kilometers around the perimeter of Shikoku has been attrac...
October 22, 2022
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Markets
Yen jumps as traders suspect intervention
TOKYO/LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) — Japanese authorities likely intervened in markets to stem the slid...
October 22, 2022