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Associated Press
Rishi Sunak, UK’s next PM, faces major economic problems
LONDON (AP) — Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain’s first prime minister of c...
October 25, 2022
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Associated Press
Boris Johnson ends comeback bid — but promises another
LONDON (AP) — In the end, all of Boris Johnson’s bluster couldn’t hide the facts: He didn’t have the...
October 25, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida set to have ex-health minister Goto replace disgraced Yamagiwa
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has reportedly decided Tuesday to appoint Shigeyuki Goto, the health, l...
October 25, 2022
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General News
Japan woman turns plastic waste into press-on nails
CHIGASAKI, Kanagawa — A woman suffering from an intractable disease has started making and selling c...
October 25, 2022
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Companies
U.S. flying car startup applies for aircraft certification in Japan
U.S. airtaxi firm Joby Aviation Inc. has applied for certification by the Japanese government as the...
October 25, 2022
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Europe
Rishi Sunak to become Britain’s next prime minister
LONDON (AP) — Rishi Sunak has won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party and will become Br...
October 24, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida receives Yamagiwa resignation
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said late Monday that he has received a resignation from Daishhiro Yama...
October 24, 2022
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Elections
LDP to spring election candidates: No ties to Unification Church
In preparation for unified local elections next spring, the Liberal Democratic Party plans to ask it...
October 24, 2022
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Politics & Government
Yamagiwa to quit due to his ties to Unification Church
Economic revitalization minister Daishiro Yamagiwa decided Monday to resign to take responsibility o...
October 24, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Xi appoints associates to top ranks, eliminates nearly all non-loyalists
BEIJING — China’s leader Xi Jinping has placed priority on loyalty rather than ability or experience...
October 24, 2022
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Politics & Government
Economic revitalization minister Daishiro Yamagiwa to resign
Economic revitalization minister Daishiro Yamagiwa whose connections to the Unification Church, offi...
October 24, 2022
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Washington Post
In Ohio, Vance faces backlash in Ukrainian community over war stance
PARMA, Ohio - Irena Stolar has voted Republican for over half a century, from Richard M. Nixon to Do...
October 24, 2022
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Europe
Russia deploys drones against Ukraine’s energy facilities
WARSAW — Monday marked eight months since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. As winter approaches...
October 24, 2022
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Politics & Government
Govt to hear from Unification Church victims: Kishida
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government will hear directly from victims of the Unification Chur...
October 24, 2022
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Washington Post
Florida needs workers to rebuild after Ian. Undocumented migrants are stepping in.
FORT MYERS, Fla. - The last time Antonio followed a hurricane to Florida, authorities detained him a...
October 24, 2022