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Books & Literature
Writer Yu Miri wins 5th Berkeley Japan Prize
Writer Yu Miri has won the fifth Berkeley Japan Prize, which is awarded to individuals who have made...
September 29, 2022
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Science
Saudi plans to send female astronaut to space
DUBAI (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Thursday it will launch a training program with the goal of sending i...
September 29, 2022
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Imperial Family
Emperor meets heads of state from 7 countries
The Emperor held meetings at the Imperial Palace on Wednesday with heads of state from seven countri...
September 29, 2022
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Baseball
‘Judge-ment’ day as Yankees slugger hits 61st home run
TORONTO (Reuters) – New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge smashed his 61st home run of the year on We...
September 29, 2022
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Washington Post
Amazon gives the Kindle a stylus and has a new way to track your sleep
Amazon is hoping to deepen its reach into your home, with new products to track your sleep, operate ...
September 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Return to origins of pledge of friendship / Beijing’s hegemonic behavior unacceptable
Fifty years have passed since the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. Alt...
September 29, 2022
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Washington Post
Hurricane Ian wallops Florida, leaving at least 1.6 million without power
TAMPA - One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the United States slammed into southwest Flor...
September 29, 2022
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General News
Imperial guards on heightened alert as Imperial family visits to regional areas set to resume
Police in charge of guarding the Imperial family have been on increased alert as the family members ...
September 29, 2022
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Art
Builder gives clients commemorative works by disabled artists
Shimizu Corp., a major construction company based in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, is offering its clients paint...
September 29, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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September 29, 2022
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Reuters
Zelenskiy works the phone to rally support against Russia, thanks allies
KYIV, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called a number of foreign leaders...
September 29, 2022
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Reuters
Russian annexation of Ukraine territory expected within days
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Moscow was poised on Wednesday to annex a swath of Ukrain...
September 29, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka’s crisis pushes war-torn Tamils to brink
MULLAITIVU, Sri Lanka (Reuters) — Under a blazing sun, a 44-year-old Tamil laborer tended his rented...
September 29, 2022
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Associated Press
Mexico is world’s deadliest spot for environmental activists
VICAM, Mexico (AP) — Mexico has become the deadliest place in the world for environmental and land d...
September 29, 2022
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Associated Press
US announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will provide an additional $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, with funding f...
September 29, 2022