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Associated PressUS abortions rise: 1 in 5 pregnancies terminated in 2020
The number and rate of U.S. abortions increased from 2017 to 2020 after a long decline, according to...
June 15, 2022
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Associated PressImprisoned Kremlin critic Navalny moved, alarming his allies
MOSCOW (AP) — Allies of imprisoned opposition politician Alexei Navalny sounded the alarm Tuesday wh...
June 15, 2022
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Associated PressChina’s factory activity rebounds as anti-virus curbs ease
BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory output rebounded in May, adding to a recovery from the latest COVID-i...
June 15, 2022
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Associated PressSpy agencies’ focus on China could snare Chinese Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — As U.S. intelligence agencies ramp up their efforts against China, top officials a...
June 15, 2022
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Asia-PacificSoutheast Asian countries compete to reattract tourists
BANGKOK — Southeast Asian countries are jostling for attention as tourism slowly gathers pace again....
June 15, 2022
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MarketsYen’s slide sets off alarm bells in Japan
The yen continued its slide on Wednesday, falling to ¥135.60 against the dollar in morning trading, ...
June 15, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentSweet gesture brings defense ministers closer
A relationship can be deepened after an unexpected incident. For Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kis...
June 15, 2022
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SoccerCosta Rica’s stars push team to World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Costa Rica’s core of stars including Keylor Navas, Joel Campbell and Bryan R...
June 15, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress visit Okinawa exhibition
The Emperor and Empress on Tuesday visited the National Archives of Japan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to...
June 15, 2022
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ElectionsUpper house election date set
The government decided at an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on Wednesday to hold the House of Council...
June 15, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentGovt to set up Japanese version of CDC
The government is to include the establishment of a Japanese version of the U.S. Centers for Disease...
June 15, 2022
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General NewsPorsche slams into kindergarten fence in Sendai
SENDAI — A Porsche slammed into a kindergarten fence in Sendai on Tuesday afternoon, police said, bu...
June 15, 2022
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General NewsColorful reflections
Children walk past colorful umbrellas adorning the walls and hanging from the ceiling that are refle...
June 15, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S., ROK to conduct missile drills during RIMPAC exercise
SEOUL/WASHINGTON — Drills planned by Japan, South Korea and the United States to detect and track ba...
June 15, 2022
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ArtDigital artist Yusuke Shigeta brings stories to life dot by dot
FUNABASHI, Chiba — An exhibition featuring leading works of digital artist Yusuke Shigeta is being h...
June 15, 2022