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ReutersTurkey’s Erdogan links Sweden, Finland NATO bid to return of ‘terrorists’
ANKARA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Sweden should not expect T...
May 19, 2022
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ReutersGoogle’s Russian subsidiary to file for bankruptcy after bank account seized
Google’s Russian subsidiary plans to file for bankruptcy after authorities seized its bank account, ...
May 19, 2022
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ReutersRussian soldier pleads guilty in war crimes trial in Ukraine
KYIV (Reuters) - A Russian soldier accused of war crimes in Ukraine pleaded guilty on Wednesday to ...
May 19, 2022
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ReutersRussia touts new generation of ‘blinding’ laser weapons
LONDON (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday touted its new generation of laser weapons including a mobil...
May 19, 2022
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ReutersU.S. warns North Korea could greet Biden with nuclear, missile tests
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S intelligence shows there could be a North Korean nuclear test, or ...
May 19, 2022
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ReutersMore Ukraine fighters surrendering in Mariupol, Russia says
KYIV/MARIUPOL, Ukraine (Reuters) - Moscow said nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters had surrendered i...
May 19, 2022
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ReutersAs COVID cases rise, U.S. health officials mull widening additional booster eligibility
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Health officials are considering extending the eligibility for a second COVI...
May 19, 2022
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EconomyGlobal logistics under pressure from Russia’s invasion
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put much strain on logistics between Japan and other countries, as ...
May 19, 2022
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General NewsSteam locomotive shows bond with rest of country
The majestic steam locomotive never ran on any tracks in Okinawa Prefecture, never carried any passe...
May 19, 2022
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EconomyElectricity, gas firms see fuel costs surge by 54％ in FY21
The fuel costs of major power and gas firms increased by 54% to approximately ¥5.79 trillion in fisc...
May 18, 2022
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Associated PressNATO chief hails ‘historic moment’ as Finland, Sweden apply
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance st...
May 18, 2022
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Crime & CourtsPapers sent to prosecutors over illegal money transfers to North Korean IT developer
The Kanagawa prefectural police sent papers to prosecutors Wednesday on a Japan-based South Korean m...
May 18, 2022
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Asia-PacificIn Pakistan, Afghan refugees face hardship, hostility
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — When Khair Wali heard the Taliban had started kill...
May 18, 2022
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Asia-PacificCambodia: Cambodia gets 1st publicly available EV charging unit
Chevron (Cambodia) Ltd., the local manager of the Caltex petroleum brand, on April 26 launched the K...
May 18, 2022
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Asia-PacificSingapore: Index shows nation world’s 2nd most influenced by China
Singapore has been ranked second in the world — behind Cambodia and just ahead of Thailand — in a st...
May 18, 2022