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General NewsWhy is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?
TOKYO (AP) — A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who was assassinated in ...
September 27, 2022
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ReutersHeavy fighting as annexation vote in Ukraine enters final day
KYIV, Ukraine, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Ukrainian and Russian forces were locked in heavy fighting in dif...
September 27, 2022
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Associated Press17 dead, 24 wounded in school shooting in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — A gunman opened fire in a school in central Russia on Monday, killing 17 people and wo...
September 27, 2022
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Associated PressChief: Man shot by Chicago police infiltrated SWAT training
CHICAGO (AP) — A man climbed five stories of a fire escape to infiltrate a Chicago police facility M...
September 27, 2022
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Associated PressRussia gives citizenship to ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Monday granted citizenship to former American intelligence contractor Edward...
September 27, 2022
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Associated PressHurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Cat 4
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Ian was growing stronger as it barreled toward Cuba on a track to hit Florid...
September 27, 2022
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Associated PressVulnerable Tampa Bay braces for storm not seen in a century
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It’s been more than a century since a major storm like Hurricane Ian has...
September 27, 2022
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Associated PressBam! NASA spacecraft crashes into asteroid in defense test
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft rammed an asteroid at blistering speed Monday in an un...
September 27, 2022
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General NewsPeople Offer Floral Tributes to Abe Ahead of State Funeral
Tokyo, Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government started accepting floral tributes at a Tokyo pa...
September 27, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese leader’s trip to China in ’72 was diplomatic gamble
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese leader who normalized relations with China 50 years ago feared for his lif...
September 27, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentRussia Temporarily Detains Japanese Consul in Vladivostok
Tokyo, Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)—Russia’s Federal Security Service said Monday that it has detained a Ja...
September 27, 2022
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General NewsJapan holding state funeral for ex-leader Abe amid tensions
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is filled with tension, rather than sadness, on Tuesday as a rare state funeral f...
September 27, 2022
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General NewsTeacher creates cardboard tea room to perform tea ceremony at home
A woman in Taito Ward, Tokyo, who manages a Japanese tea ceremony classroom has created a cardboard ...
September 27, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan to hasten ‘counterattack capabilities’ review
The Defense Ministry is on heightened alert following North Korea’s launch Sunday of a ballistic mis...
September 27, 2022
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General NewsTokyo police found missing drone rented prior to Quad summit
The Metropolitan Police Department in May was searching for a missing drone that was rented in Tokyo...
September 26, 2022