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Associated Press
Jury’s duty in Depp-Heard trial doesn’t track public debate
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A seven-person civil jury in Virginia will resume deliberations Tuesday in Johnn...
May 29, 2022
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Associated Press
War surges Norway’s oil, gas profit. Now, it’s urged to help
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Europe’s frantic search for alternatives to Russian energy has dramatically...
May 29, 2022
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Travel Spots
Winging it: Young red-crowned cranes flourishing at Hokkaido park
A red-crowned crane and her chick peck at food at the Kushiro City Red-crowned Crane Natural Park in...
May 29, 2022
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Political Series
Japan, U.S. amid global disarray / U.S. gives economic engagement in Asia another try
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has wrapped up a busy few days for Japanese diplomacy. Kishida met with...
May 29, 2022
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Politics & Government
Regulatory reform council’s proposals focus on recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
The Council for Regulatory Reform has compiled a set of proposals calling for improvements to online...
May 29, 2022
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Reuters
Iran building collapse sparks anti-government protests
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian protesters chanting anti-government slogans took to the streets of several...
May 28, 2022
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General News
Japan, U.S., S. Korea slam N. Korea’s missile launches in statement
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese, U.S. and South Korean foreign chiefs on Saturday released a joint...
May 28, 2022
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Reuters
Turkey’s talks with Sweden, Finland made little progress on NATO concerns
ANKARA (Reuters) - Talks between Turkish officials and delegations from Sweden and Finland have made...
May 28, 2022
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Reuters
Keep the South China Sea free, Biden tells Navy graduates
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir P...
May 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Urgent consideration of how to tackle new challenges needed
If a major earthquake hits Tokyo, it could cause many casualties and have a great impact on governm...
May 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt must address problem of unregulated online casinos
The municipality of Abu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, mistakenly transferred ¥46.3 million in relief funds ...
May 28, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Japanese Red Army figure Shigenobu leaves prison after 20 years
Fusako Shigenobu, a former leader of the Japanese Red Army terrorist group, was released from prison...
May 28, 2022
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US & Canada
Trump: ‘Evil’ like Texas massacre a reason to arm, not disarm
Former US president Donald Trump rejected calls for tightened gun controls Friday following the Texa...
May 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Wall Street breaks 7-week losing streak, longest since 2001
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies led a broad rally for stocks Friday as Wall Street notched its ...
May 28, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Fukuoka keen to protect Amaou strawberry brand
FUKUOKA — Concerned parties in Fukuoka Prefecture have been making efforts to maintain the Amaou str...
May 28, 2022