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Reuters
K-pop supergroup BTS meets Biden, speaks at White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - South Korean boy band BTS, a fundraising juggernaut for U.S. social justice ...
June 1, 2022
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Reuters
Russia takes most of Sievierodonetsk city in eastern Ukraine
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Tuesday that Russia had taken control of most of the eastern indus...
June 1, 2022
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Economy
New organization eyed to promote use of health data
More than 50 large Japanese companies and startups involved in telecommunications, healthcare and a...
June 1, 2022
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Reuters
Tooth from Laotian cave sheds light on enigmatic extinct humans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A young girl’s tooth excavated from a cave wall in northeastern Laos is provi...
June 1, 2022
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Reuters
Chimpanzees use complex vocal communication
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Scientists exploring the evolutionary origin of language have detected a voca...
June 1, 2022
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Reuters
Ukraine to seek compensation from Russia over major environmental damage
KYIV (Reuters) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused huge environmental damage for which Kyiv wi...
June 1, 2022
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Reuters
Expert: Dry weather taking toll on French grain crops
PARIS (Reuters) — Extremely dry weather has caused severe damage to grain crops in some parts of Fra...
June 1, 2022
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Reuters
Compound from fruits, vegetables neutralizes pit viper venom
SAO PAULO (Reuters) — A substance found in fruits and vegetables can neutralize the venom of a poiso...
June 1, 2022
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Art
Painting attributed to feudal lord Date Masamune found
An ink painting of Daruma, or Bodhidharma, believed to be the work of feudal lord Date Masamune (15...
June 1, 2022
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Fashion
Apparel makers tapping into ethical consumption
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Apparel makers are increasingly creating products in ways that take into consid...
May 31, 2022
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Economy
Japan April jobless rate falls to 2.5%
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.5 % in April, down 0.1 ...
May 31, 2022
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Defense & Security
South Pacific island nations remain wary of Beijing
BEIJING/JAKARTA — Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with his counterparts from...
May 31, 2022
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General News
Small firms urged to step up cybersecurity
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A government white paper Tuesday underlined the importance of cybersecurity, es...
May 31, 2022
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Defense & Security
Japan, U.S., Australia move to strengthen ties with South Pacific island nations
The United States and Australia are moving to counter China’s active engagement with Pacific island ...
May 31, 2022
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Defense & Security
Taiwan says 30 Chinese planes entered its air defense identification zone
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s defense ministry said 30 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets and ele...
May 31, 2022