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Runners compete in dino sprint in Tottori Pref., Japan
DAISEN, Tottori — A unique event in which competitors raced against each other while wearing tyranno...
April 18, 2022
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Reuters
Russia calls increased NATO military activity in the Arctic worrying, warns of “unintended incidents” – TASS
Russia is worried about increased activity of NATO forces in the Arctic and sees risks of “unintende...
April 18, 2022
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Reuters
4 Philippine presidential candidates, including Pacquiao, won’t quit race
MANILA (Reuters) — Four Philippine presidential candidates, including retired boxing star Manny Pacq...
April 18, 2022
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Coronavirus
Highest incidence of aftereffects marked in 5th wave, according to Tokyo ward survey
A survey regarding the aftereffects of COVID-19 revealed a higher percentage of people with aftereff...
April 18, 2022
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Reuters
On ‘Easter of war,’ pope implicitly criticises Russia over Ukraine
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) — Pope Francis implicitly criticized Russia for dragging Ukraine into a “cru...
April 18, 2022
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Associated Press
For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship
BOSTON (AP) — For many U.S. Christians, this weekend marked the first time since 2019 that they gath...
April 18, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Nation must fulfill responsibilities as regional power
As a regional power in the democratic camp, India has a responsibility to contribute to the stabilit...
April 18, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Devise effective measures to ensure smooth flow of funds
Fostering emerging companies, also known as start-ups, is essential to boosting the vitality of Japa...
April 18, 2022
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Associated Press
China’s economy grows still-weak 4.8% in January-March
BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth edged up to a still-weak 4.8% over a year ago in the first th...
April 18, 2022
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Associated Press
Shanghai quarantine: 24-hour lights, no hot showers
Beibei and her husband were ordered into the massive National Exhibition and Convention Center in Sh...
April 18, 2022
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Washington Post
Container ship stuck in Chesapeake Bay for more than a month is free
Finally, the dark green ship was moving. One knot, then two knots, then 2 1/2 . The Ever Forward was...
April 18, 2022
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Reuters
Jerusalem violence puts strain on Israel’s coalition government
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Clashes in Jerusalem that have stoked tensions during the Muslim holy month o...
April 18, 2022
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Books & Literature
In dramatic turn, script of long-lost play by Hisashi Inoue is found
The manuscript of an unpublished work believed to have been written by playwright and novelist Hisas...
April 18, 2022
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Reuters
French prosecutor studying EU anti-fraud agency report on Le Pen
PARIS (Reuters) - French prosecutors said on Sunday they are examining a report by the European Unio...
April 18, 2022
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Washington Post
In Lviv, displaced artists create antiwar, anti-Russian work
LVIV, Ukraine - When one of Ukraine's most renowned visual artists left her home in Kyiv in the firs...
April 18, 2022