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Washington Post
Plants grow in lunar soil brought to Earth by Apollo astronauts
Plants can grow in lunar soil. They don’t love it – they become stressed, and may turn purple after ...
May 17, 2022
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Washington Post
Lyle Lovett on fatherhood, fame and his first album in a decade
Lyle Lovett needs some extra time before his interview – for good reason. Something more important c...
May 17, 2022
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Coronavirus
Exemptions eyed for COVID testing upon arrival in Japan
The government, which has decided to lift its ban on foreign tourists starting in June, is also movi...
May 17, 2022
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Reuters
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra feted on return home after Eurovision win
KRAKOVETS, Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra returned to their homeland on Monday after...
May 17, 2022
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Reuters
Iraq balks at greater Chinese control of its oilfields
LONDON/BASRA (Reuters) – Iraq’s oil ministry thwarted three prospective deals last year that would h...
May 17, 2022
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Reuters
Russian rouble near 5-year highs versus euro, stocks up
The Russian rouble firmed past 64 per dollar on Monday, briefly jumping to 62.71 to the greenback, a...
May 17, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. Air Force says it conducted successful hypersonic weapon test
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force said on Monday it had conducted a successful test of a hyp...
May 17, 2022
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Companies
Suzuki to build new plant in Haryana, India
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Suzuki Motor Corp. said Monday that its Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. unit will buil...
May 17, 2022
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Social Series
Okinawa-based startups help raise floor of prefectural economy
Large-scale resort hotels line the beaches of Onna, a village in the central part of Okinawa Island,...
May 17, 2022
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Reuters
Neutral Switzerland leans closer to NATO in response to Russia
BERN (Reuters) – Switzerland’s fabled neutral status is about to face its biggest test in decades, w...
May 17, 2022
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Economy
Producer prices surge 10% in April in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Producer prices in Japan climbed 10.0% from a year before in April, marking the...
May 17, 2022
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Companies
Mercari to open digital tech development base in India
Online flea market giant Mercari Inc. has announced it will establish a digital technology developme...
May 17, 2022
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General News
Dancing in the dark
Genjibotaru fireflies flicker and flutter at the waterway near Gyokusenji Park in Kanoya, Kagoshima ...
May 17, 2022
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Reuters
N. Korea mobilises army, steps up tracing amid COVID wave
SEOUL, May 17 (Reuters) – North Korea has mobilised its military to distribute COVID medications and...
May 17, 2022
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General News
Japan’s prime minister meets Ukrainian diva Tina Karol, promises continued support for her country
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with renowned Ukrainian singer Tina Karol at the Prime Minister’s ...
May 17, 2022