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General News
Development of rare earths, marine minerals proposed by ocean policy panel
Proposals calling for Japan to promote the development of rare earths and other marine minerals from...
July 21, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Indians, Pakistanis alike delight in ‘soul refresher’
NEW DELHI (AFP-Jiji) — Pakistan and India have fought three wars and countless skirmishes, but as su...
July 21, 2022
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Companies
H.I.S. to sell Huis Ten Bosch theme park to H.K. investment firm
The Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture is in the final stages of being sold to a Hong ...
July 21, 2022
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Companies
Mizuho Group eyes use of metaverse for financial services
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mizuho Financial Group Inc. said Tuesday that it is considering providing finan...
July 21, 2022
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Books & Literature
Acclaimed writer Shogo Imamura embarks on epic literary journey
Award-winning novelist Shogo Imamura jumped into a van May 30 and set off to visit schools and books...
July 21, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Officials lacked awareness of ethical responsibilities as public servants
A senior official of the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry, which is in ch...
July 21, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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July 21, 2022
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Associated Press
Biden announces modest climate actions; pledges more to come
SOMERSET, Mass. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced modest new steps to combat climate...
July 21, 2022
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Associated Press
Sunak, Truss in runoff to replace Boris Johnson as UK leader
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Conservative Party on Wednesday chose former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and ...
July 21, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan, Ireland leaders agree to strengthen cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin have agreed that their countri...
July 21, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
U.S. involvement needed for regional stability
Efforts to stabilize the Middle East are increasingly important to contain soaring crude oil prices ...
July 21, 2022
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Washington Post
She flew to Australia with a Subway sandwich. She was fined $1,844.
The world’s most expensive sandwich is a champagne-breaded, gold-flake-sprinkled grilled cheese from...
July 21, 2022
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Washington Post
It’s time for GE to let go of GE
General Electric Co.’s three-way breakup is meant to be a moment of rebirth for the 130-year-old ind...
July 21, 2022
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Associated Press
Starvation threat not over for Florida manatees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Fewer manatee deaths have been recorded so far this year in Florida comp...
July 21, 2022
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Associated Press
EU draws up energy plan in case of Russian gas cutoff
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s head office on Wednesday proposed that member states cut their ...
July 21, 2022