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General News
Shipping company admonished over treatment of drivers
A shipping company in Saitama Prefecture has been admonished for making drivers work as de facto em...
May 29, 2022
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General News
Earthquake hits Kanto region
A moderately strong earthquake struck the Kanto region on Sunday around 3:55 p.m., registering 4 on ...
May 29, 2022
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Washington Post
Uvalde picks up pieces as shifting accounts of attack trouble officials
UVALDE, Texas — On the eve of the president’s visit, reeling from constantly shifting depictions of ...
May 29, 2022
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Washington Post
Ukraine war volunteers are coming home, reckoning with difficult fight
To Dakota’s surprise, it wasn’t the shelling that terrified him most. A Marine Corps veteran who vo...
May 29, 2022
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Film & TV
Song Kang-ho wins best actor at Cannes for Koreeda’s ‘Broker’
CANNES, France — Song Kang-ho of South Korea won best actor for his role in “Broker,” directed by Hi...
May 29, 2022
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Coronavirus
Review, improve measures after lifting state of emergency / Expand inoculations to boost economy
The fifth wave of novel coronavirus infections, the worst so far in Japan, is approaching its end. I...
May 29, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida a politician who ‘listens’ and takes notes
Fumio Kishida, 64, leads Kochikai, a faction in the Liberal Democratic Party that is also known as t...
May 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russia must end blockade preventing grain exports
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused grain prices to soar, and the global food crisis is becoming...
May 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
China, Russia undermine U.N. with outrageous act
China and Russia have effectively abandoned their responsibilities as permanent members of the U.N. ...
May 29, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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May 29, 2022
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Soccer
Ex-Nadeshiko player Yokoyama enjoying life as transgender man
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES — Former Nadeshiko Japan player Kumi Yokoyama came out as a transgender man las...
May 29, 2022
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Companies
Wave of price hikes sweeping beer industry
Beer and other alcoholic beverages will be a bit more pricey in autumn, as major brewers plan to rai...
May 29, 2022
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Associated Press
Madrid wins Champions League final marred by crowd chaos
PARIS (AP) — Yet another Champions League title for Real Madrid, the undisputed king of Europe. Yet...
May 29, 2022
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Associated Press
Tear gas fired at Liverpool fans in CL final policing chaos
PARIS (AP) — Riot police fired tear gas and pepper spray at Liverpool supporters forced to endure le...
May 29, 2022
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Associated Press
Air travelers face cancellations over Memorial Day weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Airline travelers are not only facing sticker shock this Memorial Day weekend, the k...
May 29, 2022