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Washington PostDaniel Smith, one of the last children of enslaved Americans, dies at 90
Growing up in the 1930s, Daniel R. Smith would listen to stories from his father, as young boys ofte...
October 21, 2022
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Crime & CourtsTokyo Games scandal disappoints official mascot creator
The Yomiuri ShimbunOfficial mascots Miraitowa, left, and Someity appear during the closing ceremony ...
October 21, 2022
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Climate ChangePlentiful water offers relief in Vienna
VIENNA (AFP-Jiji) — As Europe suffered its worst drought in centuries, residents in Austria’s capita...
October 21, 2022
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General NewsHillary Clinton gives talk on rising gender inequality
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed the inequalities women have faced amid the ...
October 21, 2022
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Associated PressAllies blast Scholz over Chinese investment in German port
BERLIN (AP) — Lawmakers from two of Germany’s governing parties on Thursday slammed plans for Chines...
October 21, 2022
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Travel SpotsTokyo: Gem-like illuminations light up Yomiuriland amusement park
Gem-like illuminations light up Yomiuriland amusement park on Thursday night on the first day of “Je...
October 21, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialThoroughly prepare for spread of coronavirus, seasonal flu
There are fears that an eighth wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic is going to coincide with an o...
October 21, 2022
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Companies10 more Mitsubishi Electric execs punished over quality scandal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mitsubishi Electric Corp. on Thursday announced punishments for 10 more incumbe...
October 21, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (October 21)
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October 21, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentReiwa topknot? Kishida parries Inose’s mask jape in Diet colloquy
Lawmaker Naoki Inose of Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) took off his mask when asking a...
October 21, 2022
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ArtKatanuki art opens creative door for all
Prepare a colorful mat, and on top place a work of paper cutting, or paper from which interesting sh...
October 21, 2022
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Manga & AnimeYoung Taiwan mangaka evokes nostalgia for ’70s Japanese pop music
Taiwan manga artists possess an amazing ability to draw. Japan became aware of this fact first thro...
October 21, 2022
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Associated PressWHO Syria boss accused of corruption, fraud, abuse, AP finds
LONDON (AP) — Staffers at the World Health Organization’s Syria office have alleged that their boss ...
October 21, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Excessive speed of yen’s depreciation cannot be ignored
The yen’s depreciation has yet to be halted. On Oct. 20, it fell briefly to the ¥150 level against t...
October 21, 2022
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Associated PressUS: Iranian troops in Crimea backing Russian drone strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Thursday that Iranian troops are “directly engaged on the gro...
October 21, 2022