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Associated Press
Abuse-clouded prison gets attention, but will things change?
For months, inmates and staff at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, say the...
May 5, 2022
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Washington Post
Republicans, on cusp of abortion win, seek to change the subject
Every January, congressional Republicans have marked the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decis...
May 5, 2022
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Cultural Viewpoints
Gaijin identity management: Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t
When I was growing up, my family had a much-loved black Labrador retriever named Eric. Eric was inde...
May 5, 2022
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Washington Post
In Ukrainian villages, whispers of collaboration with the Russians
Olena peered out from her bedroom window to see what looked like her neighbor, a tall man nicknamed ...
May 5, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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May 5, 2022
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Weekly Edition
The Japan News / Weekly Edition (5/6-5/12)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
May 5, 2022
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Politics & Government
U.S., Russian ambassadors to Japan feuding on Twitter over Ukraine invasion
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and Russian Ambassador to Japan Mikhail Galuzin are feuding on...
May 5, 2022
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Reuters
Omicron as severe as previous COVID variants, large study finds
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is intrinsically as severe as previous variants, unlike a...
May 5, 2022
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General News
Back in action
The Takayama float is pulled in Kyotamba, Kyoto Prefecture, in a dry run for the Gion Matsuri Festiv...
May 5, 2022
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Troubleshooter
My husband died and I don’t want to keep living with his parents
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a woman in my 40s. My husband died from an illness last year, and I am now...
May 5, 2022
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Associated Press
Goal! Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt sets auction record
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal against England...
May 5, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Adults must be watchful for signs of anxiety
This is the third Children’s Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. Activities in schools and elsewhere ...
May 5, 2022
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Reuters
Italy’s Draghi thanks Japan for redirecting gas cargoes to Europe
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi thanked Japan on Wednesday for swiftly agreein...
May 5, 2022
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Reuters
Russian Orthodox Church scolds Pope Francis after ‘Putin’s altar boy’ remark
LONDON (Reuters) - The Russian Orthodox Church scolded Pope Francis on Wednesday for using the wron...
May 5, 2022
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General News
Okinawan heritage a source of pride for native islanders
Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan on May 15. In an interview with The Yomiur...
May 5, 2022