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Yomiuri Editorial
Urgent consideration of how to tackle new challenges needed
If a major earthquake hits Tokyo, it could cause many casualties and have a great impact on governm...
May 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt must address problem of unregulated online casinos
The municipality of Abu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, mistakenly transferred ¥46.3 million in relief funds ...
May 28, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Japanese Red Army figure Shigenobu leaves prison after 20 years
Fusako Shigenobu, a former leader of the Japanese Red Army terrorist group, was released from prison...
May 28, 2022
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US & Canada
Trump: ‘Evil’ like Texas massacre a reason to arm, not disarm
Former US president Donald Trump rejected calls for tightened gun controls Friday following the Texa...
May 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Wall Street breaks 7-week losing streak, longest since 2001
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies led a broad rally for stocks Friday as Wall Street notched its ...
May 28, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Fukuoka keen to protect Amaou strawberry brand
FUKUOKA — Concerned parties in Fukuoka Prefecture have been making efforts to maintain the Amaou str...
May 28, 2022
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Reuters
Evergrande discussing staggered payments, debt-to-equity swaps for $19 bil. offshore bonds
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China Evergrande Group is considering repaying offshore public bondholders owe...
May 28, 2022
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Defense & Security
Ex-PM Abe touts own fiscal, security policies
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the leader of the largest faction of the ruling Liberal Democratic...
May 28, 2022
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General News
Desmurget: School digitization dangerous for children
The rapid digitization of learning systems is underway in Japan. To ensure education amid the COVID-...
May 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Uvalde school police chief faulted in shooting response
The police official blamed for not sending officers in more quickly to stop the Uvalde, Texas, schoo...
May 28, 2022
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Other Sports
Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu back in the spotlight after 3-month layoff
Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu took to the rink Friday for his first public performance in abou...
May 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Russia and China block U.N. statement on Myanmar crisis
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China and Russia blocked the U.N. Security Council from issuing a statement Fr...
May 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Ukraine fears repeat of Mariupol horrors elsewhere in Donbas
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow-backed separatists pounded eastern Ukraine’s industrial Donbas reg...
May 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Director Kore-eda returns to Cannes with film about baby box
CANNES, France (AP) — “Shoplifters” director Hirokazu Kore-eda returns to the Cannes Film Festival w...
May 28, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Yamaguchi: Handmade baskets wait for fireflies’ light show
YAMAGUCHI — If you take a walk in the Odono district of Yamaguchi City around this time of year, you...
May 28, 2022