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Asia-PacificNepal: Nepali woman extends record with 10th Everest ascent
As many as 150 climbers reached the summit of Everest, the world’s tallest peak, on May 12 morning, ...
June 16, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialCan new organization eliminate bureaucratic sectionalism?
It is appropriate to aim to eliminate bureaucratic sectionalism and strengthen the central governmen...
June 16, 2022
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ReutersROK women freeze eggs as child-rearing costs surge
SEOUL (Reuters) — In South Korea, fewer women are having children and those who do are in no rush. T...
June 16, 2022
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Books & LiteratureA hard-boiled detective whose case is interrupted by war
A guy walks into a bar. No sooner is he served his first after-work whiskey than the phone rings, ca...
June 16, 2022
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PerspectivesSecrets of Kyoto / Nanbanji: Name of Christian church reflects times
Starting in the 16th century, those who arrived in Japan from Portugal, Spain and other Western coun...
June 16, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Despite some legislative achievements, discussion of thorny issues lacked depth
It is regrettable that while deliberations on the budget and bills progressed smoothly, discussions ...
June 16, 2022
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Associated PressFDA advisers endorse 1st COVID-19 shots for kids under 5
The first COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday. ...
June 16, 2022
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Associated PressBiden seeks to counter ‘legislative attacks’ on LGBTQ rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden issued an executive order Wednesday to stymie what what his ad...
June 16, 2022
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CompaniesHonda-linked start-up to sell electric scooter
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Striemo Inc., a Tokyo start-up formed by engineers from Honda Motor Co., has an...
June 16, 2022
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Associated PressWall Street rallies in relief after Fed’s assurance on rates
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied Wednesday following the Federal Reserve’s sharpest hike to inter...
June 16, 2022
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Associated PressFauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America’s pandemic response through two White House administrations, ...
June 16, 2022
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Associated PressBiden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel, sa...
June 16, 2022
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Associated PressIsraeli court finds Gaza aid worker guilty on terror charges
BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — An Israeli court on Wednesday found a Gaza aid worker guilty of several ter...
June 16, 2022
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Associated PressBritain vows more Rwanda deportation flights after setback
LONDON (AP) — The British government vowed Wednesday to organize more flights to deport asylum-seeke...
June 16, 2022
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Associated PressBig Trump win, election deniers advance in Nevada
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump notched a significant victory in South Carolina, where his preferred ...
June 16, 2022