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Strong quake hits Ishikawa Pref.; tsunami unlikely
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A powerful earthquake jolted Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday afternoon, the Japa...
June 19, 2022
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Washington Post
Local and state Democrats look to ban gun sales near schools
Democrats across the country have started pushing for bans on gun sales near schools and child-care ...
June 19, 2022
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Reuters
Russia’s war in Ukraine could last years, NATO’s Stoltenberg says
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Russia’s war in Ukraine could take years, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenb...
June 19, 2022
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Defense & Security
2 China govt ships sail in Japanese waters near Senkaku Islands
NAHA (Jiji Press) — Two Chinese coast guard ships intruded into Japanese territorial waters around t...
June 19, 2022
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Reuters
Bombardier makes final offer to Montreal union in push for labor peace
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Bombardier Inc. BBDb.TOon Friday said it presented a final contract offer to a ...
June 19, 2022
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General News
AI listening device aims to help deaf train passengers
A “sound visualization” device aimed at enhancing safety for passengers with hearing disabilities w...
June 19, 2022
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Reuters
Fed’s Waller backs another big rate hike for ‘all in’ inflation fight
Reuters – Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Saturday became the latest U.S. central ban...
June 19, 2022
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General News
Trout thereabouts
Anglers on boats do some early morning fishing for rainbow trout at Sugenuma, a scenic lake in Gunma...
June 19, 2022
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Reuters
NATO warns of long Ukraine war as Russian assaults follow EU boost for Kyiv
KYIV (Reuters) – The war in Ukraine could last for years, the head of NATO said on Sunday, as Russia...
June 19, 2022
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Reuters
Islamic State claims attack on Sikh temple in Kabul that killed two
KABUL (Reuters) – An attack claimed by Islamic State on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital Kabul on...
June 19, 2022
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Reuters
Iran responds to UAE concerns over Tehran’s nuclear plans
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Saturday told the United Arab Emirates that Tehran gave a high priority to...
June 19, 2022
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Reuters
Biden falls after flubbing bike dismount, but uninjured
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del., (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden took a spill from his bike on Saturday as...
June 19, 2022
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Reuters
N.Korea deploys national medical teams to battle intestinal epidemic
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea has dispatched medical crews and epidemiological investigators to a pr...
June 19, 2022
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General News
Hidaka Mountains chosen as candidate for new national park
The Environment Ministry has selected the area surrounding the Hidaka Mountains in Hokkaido as a can...
June 19, 2022
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Associated Press
Buttigieg: US may act against airlines on consumers’ behalf
The day after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with airline leaders to quiz them about wi...
June 19, 2022