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General News
DNA testing confirms body to be that of missing girl in Japan
DNA testing has confirmed that the child recently found dead in a river in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefectur...
October 6, 2022
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Political Series
Kishida’s first-year report card / Too many commanders in COVID response team
“End the public spending? That’s impossible,” Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara, 52, said...
October 6, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Rising inflation traps Bangladesh climate migrants
DHAKA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — When Abul Kashem moved to Dhaka two years ago, after the roilin...
October 6, 2022
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Reuters
At least 15 migrants dead in shipwreck off Greek island Lesbos
ATHENS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - At least 15 people died when their vessel sank off the Greek island of Les...
October 6, 2022
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Imperial Family
Crown Prince, Princess attend Blue Planet Prize award ceremony in Tokyo
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the award ceremony for the Blue Planet Prize ...
October 6, 2022
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Politics & Government
Russian consul declared persona non grata was No.2 at Sapporo Consulate
The Russian consul who was declared persona non grata by the Japanese government in retaliation for ...
October 6, 2022
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Reuters
Ukraine recovers more territory in region Russia claims to have annexed
KYIV, Oct 6 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces have retaken more settle...
October 6, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Party leaders should deepen Diet discussions on mountain of issues
Deliberation time in the Diet must not be devoted solely to the state funeral for former Prime Minis...
October 6, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Passing trade secrets to rival firm is unforgivable behavior
As people’s work styles have diversified, it is no longer unusual to change jobs. When people move t...
October 6, 2022
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Reuters
OPEC+ agrees deep oil production cuts, Biden calls it shortsighted
VIENNA/LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - OPEC+ agreed steep oil production cuts on Wednesday, curbing supply...
October 6, 2022
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Associated Press
Colorado baker fighting ruling over gender transition cake
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado baker who won a partial Supreme Court victory after refusing on religious...
October 6, 2022
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Associated Press
Russian launches to space from US, 1st time in 20 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.. (AP) — For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U...
October 6, 2022
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Associated Press
Lawsuit settled, film may resume after Alec Baldwin shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of a cinematographer shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on the set of the...
October 6, 2022
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Defense & Security
North Korea has launched 2 ballistic missiles, Japan defense minister announces
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles at around 6:00 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Japanese Def...
October 6, 2022
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Associated Press
Putin signs annexation of Ukrainian regions as losses mount
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the final papers Wednesday to annex fou...
October 6, 2022