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Yomiuri EditorialAscertain candidates’ political views, make careful choices
The international situation, as well as Japan’s economy and society, are undergoing major changes. T...
June 23, 2022
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Washington PostUnder pressure from Beijing, Hong Kong’s schools become more patriotic
HONG KONG - A decade ago, thousands of Hong Kong students hit the streets to protest proposed change...
June 23, 2022
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ArtTraditional crafts make waves aboard cruise ship
About 140 craftwork pieces are on display on the Asuka II cruise ship for a project organized by the...
June 23, 2022
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ReutersAndrew Gillum, once a Florida governor candidate, indicted
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Andrew Gillum, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor, has been i...
June 23, 2022
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ReutersG7, NATO leaders to ratchet up pressure on Russia, keep eye on China -U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leaders from the Group of Seven rich democracies and the NATO alliance will w...
June 23, 2022
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ReutersU.S. business group calls for ‘urgent’ Taiwan free trade talks
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The United States should “urgently” start talks with Taiwan on a free trade agree...
June 23, 2022
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General NewsGimpo-Haneda flights to resume
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — The South Korean government said Wednesday it will resume flights between Seoul...
June 23, 2022
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ReutersN.Korea’s Kim oversees military meeting amid potential nuclear test
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continued to preside over the second day of the na...
June 23, 2022
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General NewsHiroshima, Nagasaki mayors warn against nuclear war
VIENNA (Jiji Press) — The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the only atomic-bombed cities in the wor...
June 23, 2022
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Associated PressN. Korea’s talks of new army duties suggest nuke deployment
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea discussed assigning additional duties to its frontline army un...
June 23, 2022
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Associated PressFed aims to avoid recession but says it’s possible
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sought Wednesday to reassure the public that t...
June 23, 2022
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Books & LiteratureJapanese women writers gaining recognition in English-speaking world
An English translation of “Heaven” by Japanese author Mieko Kawakami was one of six books on the sho...
June 23, 2022
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Associated PressAfghanistan quake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades
GAYAN, Afghanistan (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck a rugged, mountainous region of eastern Afgha...
June 23, 2022
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General NewsMathematicians, firms to help govt solve social issues using AI
The education ministry has decided on a plan to establish intermediary centers at two universities t...
June 23, 2022
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CompaniesProcessing power: Robot speeds production at Nagoya food manufacturer
A humanoid robot called “Foodly” works on a production line in a factory of Ichibiki Co., a food man...
June 23, 2022