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General News
Scandal-hit Nihon University picks novelist Hayashi as chair
TOKYO — Nihon University said Friday that it has decided to appoint award-winning novelist Mariko Ha...
June 4, 2022
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Washington Post
Ukraine’s volunteer ‘Kraken’ unit takes the fight to the Russians
RUSKA LOZOVA, Ukraine – The closest Andrii “Belyi” Maleev ever came to having a weapon in his hands ...
June 4, 2022
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General News
4 Amur leopard cats born at Tokyo zoo
Four Amur leopard cats were born at Inokashira Park Zoo in Musashino, Tokyo, on May 13, the park an...
June 4, 2022
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Washington Post
When U.S. suspects flee across the border, Mexico’s ‘Gringo Hunters’ are ready
ENSENADA, Mexico – The fugitive could have been anywhere, so Ivan kept his voice down. “We know he’...
June 4, 2022
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Imperial Family
Princess Hisako greets new English speech committee
Princess Hisako of Takamado attended a ceremony Friday in Tokyo to usher in a new committee of unive...
June 4, 2022
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Companies
Panasonic evaluating choices of U.S. state for battery plant
TOKYO (Reuters) — Panasonic Holdings Corp., which makes batteries for electric car maker Tesla, is e...
June 4, 2022
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Associated Press
Report: Musk seeks to cut 10% of Tesla workforce
Tesla shares tumbled about 9% Friday on a report that CEO Elon Musk is considering laying off 10% of...
June 4, 2022
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Associated Press
100 speeches in 100 days of war: Zelenskyy rallies Ukraine
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells it, when Russia invaded 100 days ago, no one expect...
June 4, 2022
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General News
Horie becomes world’s oldest person to achieve solo, nonstop Pacific crossing at 83
Ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie, 83, arrived Kii Channel off Wakayama Prefecture on early Saturday, b...
June 4, 2022
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Reuters
Russia summons heads of U.S. media outlets, warns of ‘stringent measures’
Reuters file photoRussian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova speaks during the annual news...
June 4, 2022
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Associated Press
Queen Elizabeth II skips Platinum Jubilee church service
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, joined other members of Britain’s royal family on F...
June 4, 2022
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Associated Press
At least 4 killed as train derails in southern German Alps
BERLIN (AP) — A train accident in the Alps in southern Germany on Friday left at least four people d...
June 4, 2022
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Associated Press
Grain supply tops Putin’s talks with African Union leader
MOSCOW (AP) — The chairman of the African Union, Senegal’s President Macy Sall, told Russian Preside...
June 4, 2022
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Tennis
Nadal to French Open final after Zverev injury; Ruud next
PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal was locked in a tight, compelling and lengthy French Open semifinal Friday...
June 4, 2022
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Soccer
UEFA says sorry to fans for Champions League final chaos
MADRID (AP) — After initially blaming fans, UEFA apologized to them on Friday for the “frightening a...
June 4, 2022