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Reuters
Global problems may exacerbate shortages in N.Korea’s isolated economy
North Korea’s isolated economy will not be insulated from global economic headwinds caused by the Uk...
May 4, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Putin’s failure to admit his mistake is prolonging the conflict
Russia refuses to admit its mistake in invading Ukraine. The situation in the war-torn country appea...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. CDC says travelers should still wear masks on airplanes
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday recommended travelers continue ...
May 4, 2022
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Companies
Lawson to expand Muji brand items to all stores
Lawson, Inc. will carry Muji brand household goods at all its approximately 14,000 stores from as ea...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. State Department says Russia has wrongfully detained basketball player Griner
The U.S. State Department has determined that Russia has wrongfully detained American basketball pla...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Russia says Israel supports neo-Nazis in row over Ukraine
Russia’s foreign ministry accused Israel on Tuesday of supporting neo-Nazis in Ukraine, escalating a...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
New EU sanctions to hit Russian oil, target more banks
The European Union will slap new sanctions on Russia for waging war against Ukraine, targeting Mosco...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. relieved as China appears to heed warnings on Russia
Two months after warning that Beijing appeared poised to help Russia in its fight against Ukraine, s...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Putin puts West on notice: Moscow can terminate exports and deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin put the West on notice on Tuesday that he could terminate exports a...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Russian strikes pound Ukraine on eve of new EU sanctions
Russian forces pounded targets in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, unleashing rockets on a steel plant th...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Europe halts scientific cooperation with Russia
LONDON (Reuters) — Dozens of international scientists have arrived each year since 2000 at Russia’s ...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
In Supreme Court shadow, Biden urges voters to protect abortion rights
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday appealed to voters to protect abortion rights by backing candida...
May 4, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida arrives in Italy for meeting with pope, Draghi
ROME — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Italy on Tuesday morning following visits to Vietnam ...
May 4, 2022
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Obituaries
Norman Mineta, transportation secretary in 9/11 era, dies
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Norman Mineta, who broke racial barriers for Asian Americans serving in high-p...
May 4, 2022
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Social Series
Okinawa 50 years since return: Issues hindering self-reliance 3 / Remote islands suffer infrastructure disadvantages
Since reverting to Japan on May 15, 1972, Okinawa Prefecture has become a major tourist destination....
May 4, 2022