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Associated Press
Asian shares track Wall Street’s inflation-fueled retreat
TOKYO (AP) — Shares dropped sharply in Asia on Thursday after a broad retreat on Wall Street trigger...
May 19, 2022
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Defense & Security
Hayashi urges China to play responsible role over Ukraine
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Wednesday urged China to play a responsib...
May 19, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Reduce anxiety to encourage people to use their savings for consumption
The preliminary quarterly estimate of real gross domestic product for January-March 2022 indicated a...
May 19, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Man held for using part of mistakenly paid COVID-19 funds
YAMAGUCHI (Jiji Press) — A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly using part of the CO...
May 19, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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May 19, 2022
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General News
Monthly Visitors to Japan Top 100,000 for 1st Time in 2 Yrs
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan stood at 139,500 in April, exce...
May 19, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russia itself has invited expansion of U.S-centered military alliance
Finland and Sweden in Northern Europe have applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (N...
May 19, 2022
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General News
Japanese Students’ English Proficiency Improving: Govt
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The English proficiency of students in Japanese public junior and senior high sch...
May 19, 2022
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Art
Kogin-zashi adds traditional touch to daily life
Kogin-zashi embroidery is traditional needlework originally from the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefec...
May 19, 2022
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Reuters
Tesla’s Musk says he ‘can no longer support’ Democrats, ‘will vote Republican’
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that while he voted for Democra...
May 19, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. agency opens probe into fatal Tesla vehicle crash that killed three
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. auto safety agency said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into...
May 19, 2022
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Reuters
Turkey’s Erdogan links Sweden, Finland NATO bid to return of ‘terrorists’
ANKARA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Sweden should not expect T...
May 19, 2022
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Reuters
Google’s Russian subsidiary to file for bankruptcy after bank account seized
Google’s Russian subsidiary plans to file for bankruptcy after authorities seized its bank account, ...
May 19, 2022
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Reuters
Russian soldier pleads guilty in war crimes trial in Ukraine
KYIV (Reuters) - A Russian soldier accused of war crimes in Ukraine pleaded guilty on Wednesday to ...
May 19, 2022
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Reuters
Russia touts new generation of ‘blinding’ laser weapons
LONDON (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday touted its new generation of laser weapons including a mobil...
May 19, 2022