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TroubleshooterI was sexually abused by my brother during my childhood
Dear Troubleshooter: I am in my 50s. When I was a child, I was sexually abused by my brother who i...
July 17, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (July 17)
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July 17, 2022
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Defense & Security40% of SDF facilities awaiting seismic upgrades
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Over 40% of Japanese Self-Defense Forces facilities owned by the Defense Minis...
July 17, 2022
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General NewsTargeting roads, bridges for repair a commendable use of social media
An increasing number of municipalities have set up programs asking residents to report damage to inf...
July 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentNew S. Korean envoy voices eagerness to improve ties with Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — New South Korean Ambassador to Japan Yun Duk-min arrived in Japan on Saturday ...
July 17, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan to allow defense budget requests without specific amounts
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government plans to allow the Defense Ministry to make budget requests for...
July 17, 2022
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Washington PostMany young Democrats are furious at Democrats. But they’re pushing through.
AROUND THE TRIANGLE, N.C. – Jillian Brookshire wanted to hurl her phone. Instead, she summoned just ...
July 17, 2022
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Associated Press
Gunmen kill 10 traders, hurt 2, in Indonesia’s restive Papua
JAYAPURA, Indonesia (AP) — Gunmen believed to be separatist rebels killed 10 traders and wounded two...
July 17, 2022
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Associated PressNorth Macedonia parliament OKs deal; EU talks start July 19
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia has approved a French proposal that opens the way for...
July 17, 2022
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Associated PressG20 finance meetings in Bali overshadowed by war in Ukraine
BANGKOK (AP) — Financial leaders of the Group of 20 richest and biggest economies agreed at meetings...
July 17, 2022
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ReutersIran sanctions 61 more Americans as nuclear talks hit impasse
DUBAI, July 16 – Iran has imposed sanctions on 61 more Americans, including former Secretary of Stat...
July 17, 2022
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ReutersRussia preparing for next stage of offensive, Ukraine says
KYIV, July 17 – Russia is preparing for the next stage of its offensive in Ukraine, a Ukrainian mili...
July 17, 2022
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Defense & SecurityOkinawa, 50 years after reversion / Commanding general: Reducing burden remains important; U.S. forces stationed to support defense of Japan
This is the 10th and final installment of a series looking at various aspects of Okinawa today, 50 y...
July 17, 2022
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General News3 years after the KyoAni arson attack, NPO opens salon to prevent people feeling isolated from society
The 2019 fatal arson attack on a Kyoto animation studio prompted a nonprofit organization in Uji, Ky...
July 17, 2022
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General NewsAbe a ‘transformative’ leader on the scale of Ronald Reagan
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's reputation as a great politician with strategic insight is likely...
July 17, 2022