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Associated PressEmergency declared as flash flooding hits northwest Georgia
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Thunderstorms and heavy rain pounded parts of northwest Georgia on Sunday, s...
September 5, 2022
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Associated PressEnergy problems in Ukraine and Europe take center stage
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Energy problems plagued Ukraine and Europe as much of the Russian-occupied regi...
September 5, 2022
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General NewsRetired athletes catching Japanese firms’ eyes
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Companies in Japan, struggling to secure competent workers, are looking intens...
September 5, 2022
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Associated PressPakistan’s hope as lake fills: Flood villages to save a city
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani engineers cut into an embankment for one of the country's largest lakes o...
September 5, 2022
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General NewsSupport eyed to prevent preschoolers from slipping through the net
The government has launched a fact-finding survey in a bid to boost support for children and parents...
September 5, 2022
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Associated PressIsrael: Attack on bus in West Bank wounds 5 troops, civilian
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying a group of Israeli soldiers in the...
September 5, 2022
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Associated PressChallenges mount against Peru’s president, his family
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Pedro Castillo’s surprise election brought hopes for change in P...
September 5, 2022
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General NewsMemorial service held in quake-hit Hokkaido
ATSUMA, Hokkaido (Jiji Press) — A memorial ceremony was held in Atsuma, Hokkaido, on Saturday for th...
September 5, 2022
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General NewsRedeveloping Shimokita but preserving its uniqueness
With many secondhand clothing shops and fringe theaters lined along narrow streets, the Shimokitazaw...
September 5, 2022
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Associated PressAmerica’s secrets: Trump’s unprecedented disregard of norms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump isn't the first to face criticism for flouting rules and traditions a...
September 5, 2022
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Associated PressTory front-runner Truss vows fast action on cost of living
LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss, who is widely expected to become Britain's new prime minister this week, ha...
September 5, 2022
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Associated PressCanadian police: 10 dead, 15 injured from stabbings
REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A series of stabbings in two communities in the Canadian province of Sas...
September 5, 2022
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CompaniesVacant Japan homes enjoying new lease on life
In recent years, an increasing number of vacant houses have been sitting unoccupied — even in good l...
September 5, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to revise ODA policy to focus on economic security
The government plans to revise the Development Cooperation Charter, which sets guidelines for Japan’...
September 5, 2022
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CoronavirusCOVID-19 deaths conspicuous among elderly not diagnosed as severe cases
Deaths from COVID-19 are at their worst level so far amid the seventh wave of the novel coronavirus ...
September 4, 2022