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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (July 16)
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July 16, 2022
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Associated PressHouse votes to restore abortion rights, Senate odds dim
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats’ first legi...
July 16, 2022
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Associated PressBiden’s Saudi visit aims to balance rights, oil, security
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden met Friday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salm...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Traditional craft, recycled thread create chic items
KITAKYUSHU — A textile company in the Kyushu region has developed a technology using recycled thread...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusKyoto: Confusing crossroads have dangerous consequences
KYOTO — Although Japan’s old capital Kyoto is known for streets laid out like a chessboard, you can ...
July 16, 2022
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Asia-PacificChina: Hottest June in over 60 years
The average monthly temperature across China reached 21.3 C in June, the hottest June since 1961, th...
July 16, 2022
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General NewsSchools take unique measures to prevent heatstroke in students
Under a clear blue sky on an afternoon in early July, students at a Hyogo Prefecture elementary scho...
July 16, 2022
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Associated PressSri Lanka’s prime minister sworn in as interim president
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's prime minister was sworn in Friday as interim president until ...
July 16, 2022
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DeliciousMix up your cooking with a switch to rice flour
Rice flour has been in the spotlight as of late as the price of wheat flour has risen sharply due to...
July 16, 2022
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ElectionsMatsui offers to resign as Ishin chief
OSAKA (Jiji Press)—Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) leader Ichiro Matsui offered to resi...
July 16, 2022
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Associated PressRussian cruise missiles rain down on southern Ukrainian city
VINNYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) — Cruise missiles fired by Russian strategic bombers struck a southeastern U...
July 16, 2022
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Political PulseJapan overlooks technological treasures right under its feet
There is growing concern about Japan’s science and technology. Although Japan has been putting a lot...
July 16, 2022
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Crime & CourtsAs family woes mounted, isolated Yamagami was pushed to breaking point
The graduation album of a public high school in Nara Prefecture contains a photograph of a cheer-squ...
July 16, 2022
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CompaniesHonda to launch new SUV this autumn
Honda Motor Co. announced Thursday that it will launch a new sport utility vehicle named “ZR-V” this...
July 16, 2022
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CoronavirusKishida holds back on activity restrictions — for now
The government will not call for restrictions on social activities despite the recent surge in coron...
July 15, 2022