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Associated Press
China shows Afghanistan ambitions at multinational meetings
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ambitions to have a major hand in Afghanistan's stability and development und...
March 31, 2022
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Social Series
Okinawa 50 years since return: Living with U.S. bases 2 / When Okinawan land is vacated by U.S. forces, multiple owners must reach consensus
Kadena Air Base, a U.S. military facility stretching over the town of Kadena and other municipalitie...
March 31, 2022
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Washington Post
In bloodied frontline town, Ukrainian forces push Russians back
MOSHCHUN, Ukraine - Sgt. Anton Kolumbet, his black rifle slung over his shoulder, walked along a dam...
March 31, 2022
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Associated Press
Late Native Hawaiian hula teacher to appear on U.S. quarter
HONOLULU (AP) — The late Native Hawaiian hula teacher Edith Kanaka’ole is among five women who will ...
March 31, 2022
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Economy
Japan’s Feb factory output rises for first time in three months
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese factories posted their first rise in output in three months in February ...
March 31, 2022
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Reuters
Biden administration weighs massive draw from emergency oil reserve – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is considering releasing 1 million barrels of oil a...
March 31, 2022
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Reuters
Peru should not release jailed ex-President Fujimori, says Inter-American Court
LIMA (Reuters) - The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) on Wednesday ruled that Peru shou...
March 31, 2022
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Reuters
Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, academy says as it weighs discipline
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Will Smith refused a request to leave the Oscars ceremony after he slapped ...
March 31, 2022
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Reuters
Biden will give remarks on Thursday on efforts to lower gas prices – White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden will give remarks on Thursday on his administration’s ac...
March 31, 2022
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Associated Press
Chris Rock opens comedy show, still ‘processing’ Oscar slap
AP Photo / Michael DwyerChris Rock, center, arrives at the Wilbur Theater before a performance, Wedn...
March 31, 2022
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Reuters
S.Koreans flock overseas for ‘revenge travel’ as COVID rules ease
SEOUL (Reuters) - After spending two years being socially distanced in his home country of South Ko...
March 31, 2022
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Reuters
Ukraine sunflower oil price surge casts shadow over Ramadan meals
BEIRUT/CAIRO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Cheap and tasty, fried potatoes have become a staple in...
March 31, 2022
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Reuters
Ukraine preparing for new Russian offensive in the east, Zelenskiy says
LVIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces are preparing for new Russian attacks in the east of the country ...
March 31, 2022
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Coronavirus
3rd dose of vaccine provides 70% efficacy against COVID in Japan, study finds
A third dose of novel coronavirus vaccine is estimated to provide about 70% efficacy in preventing t...
March 31, 2022
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General News
New Tokyo Disney hotel aims for infinity and beyond
Guests should feel as if they’ve stepped into a world where toys might just come alive when they vis...
March 31, 2022