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Politics & Government
Japan government eyes creation of health crisis management agency
The government may include the creation of a health crisis management agency in measures to be annou...
June 1, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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June 1, 2022
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Music
‘Song monster’ Aya Shimazu transcends genres
The Yomiuri ShimbunAya Shimazu sings heartily. By Jin Kiyokawa / Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST,&ens...
June 1, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
China must not use visit by top U.N. human rights official to end the issue
If China wishes to deny its human rights abuses, then it should show the actual situation as it is. ...
June 1, 2022
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Markets
Japanese shares rise led by automakers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese shares rose on Wednesday, with automakers leading the rally after a posi...
June 1, 2022
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General News
Japan court rules against Hokkaido N-plant restart
SAPPORO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese district court Tuesday ruled against restarting operations at Hokk...
June 1, 2022
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Reuters
Australia PM Albanese appoints record number of women to diverse cabinet
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s new federal ministry was sworn into office on Wednesday, with Prime M...
June 1, 2022
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Reuters
China says it conducted ‘readiness patrol’ around Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese military said on Wednesday it had conducted a combat “readiness patr...
June 1, 2022
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Associated Press
Texas police: School door shut but didn’t lock before attack
An exterior door at Robb Elementary School did not lock when it was closed by a teacher shortly befo...
June 1, 2022
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Tennis
Nadal tops Djokovic in 4-set thriller
Rafael Nadal has beaten Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in a monumental match in the quarterfi...
June 1, 2022
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Associated Press
After Uvalde, holiday weekend sees shootings nationwide
CHICAGO (AP) — Even as the nation reeled over the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at an ele...
June 1, 2022
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Associated Press
Russia’s Navalny says he faces new criminal charges
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday that he is facing new criminal ...
June 1, 2022
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Associated Press
After Champions League ‘fiasco,’ UEFA probes what went wrong
The French government is blaming Liverpool fans. The English club is enraged by the “irresponsible, ...
June 1, 2022
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Associated Press
Shanghai moves toward ending 2-month COVID-19 lockdown
SHANGHAI (AP) — Shanghai authorities say they will take major steps Wednesday toward reopening China...
June 1, 2022
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Associated Press
High prices, Asian markets could blunt EU ban on Russian oil
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s groundbreaking decision to ban nearly all oil from Russia to pu...
June 1, 2022