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Reuters
U.S. senators press TikTok on whether it allows Russian ‘pro-war propaganda’
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Republican senators on Friday asked TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi C...
June 18, 2022
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Associated Press
Ukraine gets possible path to EU, aid pledges from Britain
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm recommended putting Ukraine on a path to mem...
June 18, 2022
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Associated Press
Gunman kills 3 seniors over potluck dinner at Alabama church
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — The 70-year-old visitor had previously attended some services at St. Ste...
June 18, 2022
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Associated Press
California bill would reduce single-use plastic products 25%
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An ambitious California proposal aims to reduce plastic production for sin...
June 18, 2022
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Associated Press
Russia frees captive medic who filmed Mariupol’s horror
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A celebrated Ukrainian medic whose footage was smuggled out of the besieged ...
June 18, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Will the carp bring something lucky?
SAIJO, Ehime/FUCHU, Hiroshima — Colorful carp swimming in a near-perfect circle at a Shikoku shrine’...
June 18, 2022
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Political Pulse
Education politics should consider reasons to learn English
Takao Yamamoto is a master of active learning in English. Changing students’ pair work partners like...
June 18, 2022
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Companies
New Mizuho Bank chief focusing on being aware of changes, listening to frontline voices
Mizuho Bank intends to work with telecommunications and systems companies to turn around the firm, w...
June 18, 2022
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General News
Revised Penal Code shifts focus to rehabilitation
The amended Penal Code bill that was passed this month mandates the creation of a “confinement” cate...
June 17, 2022
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General News
Tokyo Disney Parks to cut kids ticket prices
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prices for children’s admission tickets for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySe...
June 17, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Operator of restaurant review site Tabelog ordered to pay damages
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo District Court on Thursday ordered the operator of Tabelog, a custome...
June 17, 2022
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Defense & Security
U.S. to lead multinational Pacific cooperation framework with China in mind
WASHINGTON — U.S. National Security Council (NSC) Indo-Pacific Affairs Coordinator Kurt Campbell sai...
June 17, 2022
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Elections
LDP manifesto pledges to combat rising prices, bolster Japan’s defense
Taking “powerful and flexible” steps to counter rising prices and making a plan to fundamentally str...
June 17, 2022
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General News
Discounts worth up to ¥11,000 to be offered in expanded domestic tourism program
Tourists on packages that include travel on public transport will be able to receive daily discounts...
June 17, 2022
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General News
Shogi legend Habu extends record with 1,500th win
Shogi master Yoshiharu Habu has reached another milestone with his 1,500th victory as a professional...
June 17, 2022