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Asia-Pacific
S. Korean People’s Sentiment toward Japan Improves Sharply
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Public sentiment in South Korea toward Japan has improved significantly, a survey...
September 2, 2022
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Associated Press
It’s back to school in Ukraine — but far from normal
MYKHAILO-KOTSYUBYNSKE, Ukraine (AP) — It was the first day of school in Ukraine on Thursday but chil...
September 2, 2022
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Associated Press
Russia launches war games with China amid tensions with US
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — A U.N. inspection team entered Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power pla...
September 2, 2022
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Associated Press
UN inspectors arrive at Ukraine nuclear plant amid fighting
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — A U.N. inspection team entered Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power pla...
September 2, 2022
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Associated Press
Tech tool offers police ‘mass surveillance on a budget’
Local law enforcement agencies from suburban Southern California to rural North Carolina have been u...
September 2, 2022
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Associated Press
Biden at Independence Hall: Trump, allies threaten democracy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Thursday night that “equality and democracy are under...
September 2, 2022
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Fashion
Dresses by Ukrainian fashion designer showed in Tokyo Collection
“Lever Couture,” a brand created by Ukrainian designer Lessja Verlingieri, held a show on Wednesday,...
September 2, 2022
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Markets
Dollar Reaches 140 Yen for 1st Time in 24 Years
New York, Sept. 1 (Jiji Press)—The dollar reached ¥140 for the first time in 24 years in New York tr...
September 2, 2022
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Politics & Government
Lessons from Ukraine / Taiwan contingency: Vigilance against nuclear threat from China
Aug. 24 marked six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Since the conflict began, new modes of war a...
September 2, 2022
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Obituaries
Significance of tragic leader Gorbachev’s unfinished reforms
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union who died Tuesday age 91, initiated the end o...
September 2, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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September 1, 2022
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Politics & Government
Israel-Japan defense ties can benefit both sides, Israeli Deputy PM Gantz says in exclusive interview
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Israel is willing to expand cooperation with Japan in cutt...
September 1, 2022
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Defense & Security
Feeling less secure, Japan’s Defense Ministry requests record budget
The Defense Ministry has requested a record ¥5.594 trillion budget for fiscal 2023, up 3.6% from thi...
September 1, 2022
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Companies
FamilyMart deploys robot that restocks coolers with drinks
TOKYO (AP) — A small robot with a clip-like hand and enough smarts to know which drinks are popular...
September 1, 2022
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Companies
H.K. fund to pay ¥100 billion for Huis Ten Bosch park
Major travel agency H.I.S. Co. has announced its plan to sell its entire 66.7% stake in the Huis Te...
September 1, 2022