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Yomiuri Editorial
Why were slipshod operations of sightseeing boat firm not prevented?
It has been one month since the accident in which a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of the Shire...
May 23, 2022
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Associated Press
Russia presses Donbas attacks as Polish leader praises Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pressed its offensive in eastern Ukraine on Sunday as Poland’s president...
May 23, 2022
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Associated Press
Thomas wins 2nd PGA title in playoff after 7-shot rally
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Justin Thomas didn’t pay attention to any score but his own Sunday in the PGA Ch...
May 23, 2022
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General News
Shrine congregation carries 3 mikoshi portable shrines at Sanja festival in Tokyo for 1st time in 3 years
Members of the congregation of Asakusa Shrine in Taito Ward, Tokyo, carried three mikoshi portable s...
May 23, 2022
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Defense & Security
Quad’s joint statement likely to focus on countering China
The Quad will hold a summit in Tokyo on Tuesday, and, according to a draft of a joint statement obta...
May 23, 2022
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Kabuki / Noh / Rakugo
Kabuki star Ichikawa Ebizo performs on Tokyo Skytree
Kabuki star Ichikawa Ebizo XI poses with his trademark defiant glare on a special stage at the top o...
May 23, 2022
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Washington Post
D.C.-area schools face rising covid cases, aren’t restoring strict rules
School districts in the Washington region are contending with the national surge in coronavirus case...
May 23, 2022
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Defense & Security
Biden hails ‘good friend’ Kishida, says U.S. fully committed to Japan’s defense
The cornerstone of Biden's two-day visit, which includes meetings with the leaders of Japan, India a...
May 23, 2022
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Washington Post
Ahead of Biden visit, Israel launches biggest eviction of Palestinians in decades
AL-MARKAZ VILLAGE, West Bank – The Najjar family knew what to expect on the morning of May 11 when a...
May 23, 2022
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Defense & Security
Japan chooses Hiroshima as 2023 G7 summit host city
The government plans to host next year’s Group of Seven summit conference in Hiroshima, it has been ...
May 23, 2022
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Companies
Vending machines with frozen signature items from chain restaurants on the rise
There has been a recent rise of vending machines offering consumers the chance to take home the froz...
May 23, 2022
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Associated Press
Taliban enforcing face-cover order for female TV anchors
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Sunday began enforcing an order requiring all femal...
May 23, 2022
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General News
Tokyo Skytree marks 10th anniversary of opening
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo Skytree in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, known as the world’s tallest self-sustaini...
May 23, 2022
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Associated Press
Iran Revolutionary Guard colonel is shot dead in Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A senior member of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard was killed outside his ho...
May 23, 2022
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Baseball
Ohtani hits 150th homer of pro career
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani reached another milestone in his history-making career when he...
May 23, 2022