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Yomiuri EditorialErdogan holds key to guiding Russia to stop invasion
Turkey maintains good relations with both Russia and Ukraine. Ankara is urged to use its role as a m...
August 9, 2022
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Associated PressUS pledges ＄1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it was shipping its biggest yet direct delive...
August 9, 2022
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Associated PressTrump says FBI conducted search at his Mar-a-Lago estate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an i...
August 9, 2022
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DeliciousSoybean popularity sprouts with plant-based food
Soybeans have been a staple menu item for years, but new foods made using the legume have started po...
August 9, 2022
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EconomyRestaurants, food companies try to hold prices steady even as costs rise
In the midst of a rush to hike prices as the costs of raw materials and transportation soar, some re...
August 9, 2022
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PerspectivesCOVID pandemic exacerbates decline in marriage
Marriage is on the wane in Japan. According to the latest figures, the number of couples tying the k...
August 9, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida Likely to Name Hagiuda as LDP Policy Chief
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering naming economy minister Koic...
August 9, 2022
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ObituariesOlivia Newton-John, who played Sandy in ‘Grease,’ dies at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult ...
August 9, 2022
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General NewsUnique experiences under hometown tax system include radio slots, famous old trains
Unique experiences, such as the chance to appear on a community radio show or to charter a popular t...
August 9, 2022
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Economy10 years after effective nationalization, TEPCO faces further hurdles
July 31 marked the 10th year since Tokyo Electric Power Co. — renamed Tokyo Electric Power Company H...
August 9, 2022
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General NewsIncreased recycling of contact lens packaging a sight for sore eyes
Efforts to collect and recycle the plastic packaging and blister packs of disposable contact lenses ...
August 8, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida has Hagiuda in line for key post in Cabinet, LDP personnel reshuffles
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will likely keep Koichi Hagiuda in a prominent position by retaining hi...
August 8, 2022
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Washington PostThe case of a lifetime
BUFFALO, N.Y. – John Elmore’s newest clients had come to his law office in the last weeks to review ...
August 8, 2022
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EconomyJapan posts ¥3.5 tril. in current account surplus in Jan.-June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s current account surplus in January-June narrowed 63.1% from a year befo...
August 8, 2022
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General NewsFake passport used to pass off transplant as between relatives
The price per kidney was $15,000, the equivalent today of about ¥2 million. The kidney transplant fo...
August 8, 2022