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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 PressGunmen 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
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CoronavirusVaccination certificates to be issued at convenience stores
The government plans to make it possible for individuals to apply for and receive COVID-19 vaccinati...
July 16, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan logs all-time high COVID-19 cases
The number of people in Japan infected with the novel coronavirus had hit an all-time high of over 1...
July 16, 2022
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General NewsMemorial Diet speech for Abe eyed for August
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is planning a speech during an extraordinar...
July 16, 2022
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Crime & CourtsVideo led suspected shooter to switch target of revenge to Japan ex-PM Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami, the suspect in the shooting death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, reportedly...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Historic house being rented out as workspace
SHINGU, Wakayama — A historic building registered as a national cultural asset is being rented out a...
July 16, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Tourists are back but not workers; tourism sector suffers from lack of staff
A shortage of skilled workers in the hospitality sector is hitting the tourism sector at a time when...
July 16, 2022