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EuropeUkrainian farmers lament razed-field losses
Russia is targeting Ukrainian farmland, damaging unharvested grains and essential farming equipment....
September 26, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentS. Korean president determined to improve soured ties with Japan
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Monday stressed his determination to im...
September 26, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida meets with Harris in ‘funeral diplomacy’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began what is known as “funeral diplomacy” Monday afternoon ahead of th...
September 26, 2022
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EuropeUkrainian cropland suffers numerous fires amid Russian attacks
There were numerous fires on agricultural land in eastern Ukraine in early July, when the region was...
September 26, 2022
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Asia-PacificChina activists fear more surveillance as tech spreads
PHNOM PENH (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — The drones were hard to avoid: they buzzed low over the cr...
September 26, 2022
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Asia-PacificChina smoothes path to Xi’s third term by clamping down on cyberspace critiques
SHENYANG, China — The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is tightening its regulation of...
September 26, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentU.S. administration official: Harris, Kishida to discuss Taiwan security issue
ABOARD AIR FORCE TWO (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio...
September 26, 2022
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BaseballYakult grabs back-to-back Central League titles
Tokyo Yakult clinched Nippon Professional Baseball’s Central League title as the Swallows defeated t...
September 26, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialCultivate future leaders, fulfill responsibility as ruling coalition party
The incumbent Komeito leader had been widely expected to step down from his post but, unusually, en...
September 26, 2022
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Other SportsFukube lowers own hurdles record
GIFU — Mako Fukube rewrote her own Japan record in the women’s 100-meter hurdles when she clocked 12...
September 26, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor Emeritus undergoes surgery
The Emperor Emeritus, 88, underwent cataract and glaucoma surgery for his right eye at the Universit...
September 26, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Expansion of public broadcaster’s online business raises concerns
It makes no sense for NHK to endlessly expand its online business, using receiving fees collected f...
September 26, 2022
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Defense & SecurityU.S. carrier, S. Korea ships launch drills amid North’s threat
SEOUL (AP) — A U.S. aircraft carrier and its battle group launched drills with South Korean warships...
September 26, 2022
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CompaniesMcDonald’s Japan to raise prices of burgers, other items
McDonald’s Company (Japan) Ltd. said Monday the firm will raise prices on about 60% of its menu item...
September 26, 2022
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Princess Kako attends acting, dancing competition incorporating sign language
KURAYOSHI, Tottori — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, attended an acting...
September 26, 2022