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CoronavirusApproval of Shionogi drug Xocova adds new weapon to Japan’s COVID-19 arsenal
The health ministry has granted emergency approval to a COVID-19 pill developed by Shionogi & Co., o...
November 23, 2022
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CoronavirusCoronavirus cases may hit peak
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The pace of increase in new coronavirus cases in Japan has shown signs of slowi...
November 23, 2022
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RussiaSakhalin-2 to be exempted from Russian oil price cap
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Oil that Japanese companies receive from the Sakhalin-2 project will be ex...
November 23, 2022
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Imperial FamilyRenovated residence for Crown Prince Akishino, his family unveiled
The interior of the renovated residence for Crown Prince Akishino and his family was unveiled to the...
November 23, 2022
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ReutersMultiple people dead in Virginia Walmart shooting, including gunman
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Several people were killed and others were injured in a shooting at a Walmart in ...
November 23, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida asked Xi to relax quarantine measures in China
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to relax China’s quarantine measures...
November 23, 2022
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SoccerManchester United owners consider selling club
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Manchester United MANU.N said on Tuesday it was commencing a process to explore s...
November 23, 2022
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Soccer World CupBusinesses look to capitalize on World Cup fever
Samurai Blue soccer uniforms were flying off shelves ahead of Japan’s first World Cup match against ...
November 23, 2022
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ReutersElon Musk names S. Korea among top candidates for EV investment – Yoon’s office
SEOUL, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O chief executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday that South Korea ...
November 23, 2022
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ReutersUkraine promises shelters for its people as winter sets in
KYIV, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine promised shelters with heat and water and encouraged its people to ...
November 23, 2022
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Soccer World CupSamurai Blue fans pray for World Cup success at ‘soccer shrine’
Ema prayer tablets inscribed with wishes for the success of Japan’s national soccer team at the Worl...
November 23, 2022
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Defense & SecurityFunding for Japan’s increased defense spending responsibility of politicians
Talks at the expert panel on the country’s defense did not go into the specifics of raising taxes to...
November 23, 2022
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Associated PressSearch effort intensifies after Indonesia quake killed 268
CIANJUR, Indonesia (AP) — More rescuers and volunteers were deployed Wednesday in devastated areas o...
November 23, 2022
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Soccer World CupAmid politics, Germany’s World Cup begins against Japan
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Germany’s opening World Cup game against Japan will set the tone for the rest of ...
November 23, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentExpert panel to be set up to review technical intern program
The government on Tuesday decided to establish an expert panel to review two systems for accepting f...
November 23, 2022