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May 14, 2022
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Travel Spots
Kumamoto shop appeals to Kumamon fans with handmade fans
Traditional shibu uchiwa paper fans are being prepared at Kurikawa Shoten workshop in Yamaga, Kumamo...
May 14, 2022
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General News
Commemorative stamps released for 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s return to Japan
Japan Post Co. began selling commemorative stamps at post offices nationwide on Friday to mark the 5...
May 14, 2022
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Imperial Family
Cafe planned for Imperial Palace
Plans to open a cafe on the grounds of the Imperial Palace are underway, the Imperial Household Agen...
May 14, 2022
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Associated Press
Ukraine opens first war crimes trial of captured Russian
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A 21-year-old Russian soldier went on trial Friday in Kyiv for the killing of a...
May 14, 2022
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Reuters
Musk says $44 billion Twitter deal on hold over fake account data
(Reuters) – Elon Musk tweeted on Friday that his $44-billion cash deal for Twitter Inc TWTR.N was “t...
May 14, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. hails ‘new era’ with ASEAN as summit commits to raise level of ties
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday a first summit in Washington with lea...
May 14, 2022
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Washington Post
Austin asks Russian defense minister for cease-fire in first talks since Ukraine invasion began
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged his Russian counterpart Friday to consider a cease-fire in Ukra...
May 14, 2022
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Washington Post
Apple CEO Tim Cook to Gallaudet graduates: ‘Lead with your values’
It started with a tweet. In a video last month, Gallaudet University senior Molly Feanny signed a m...
May 14, 2022
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General News
EU head shows resolve for WMD abolition in Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA (Jiji Press) — European Council President Charles Michel expressed his resolve to realize ...
May 14, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Leaders show determination to protect international order
Japan and the European Union, together with the United States and the United Kingdom, have a respons...
May 14, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Good corporate performances should lead to virtuous economic cycle
The recovery of listed companies’ business performance is becoming clearer. While caution is neede...
May 14, 2022
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General News
Japan recognizes record 74 refugees in 2021
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Immigration Services Agency of Japan said Friday that a record 74 foreigner...
May 14, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
China expected to launch its 3rd aircraft carrier soon
BEIJING — China is thought to be planning to unveil its third aircraft carrier, which is expected to...
May 14, 2022
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Associated Press
Senate confirms Powell for 2nd term as Fed fights inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Jerome Powell for a second four-year term as Fede...
May 14, 2022