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Yomiuri Editorial
Is relying on gambling revenue for regional development appropriate?
The situation has been largely different from the time the plan was put forward, for such reasons as...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Sinn Fein eyes milestone election victory in push for Irish unity
Sinn Fein, the former political wing of the IRA, is on course to become the biggest party in Norther...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Nigeria buys emergency Canadian potash to replace lost Russian supply
Nigeria had to buy emergency supplies of Canadian potash in April after the country was unable to im...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
South African coal miners turn to trucks as rail service deteriorates
Mining companies in South Africa have resorted to trucking coal to ports to meet a surge in European...
May 4, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Global problems may exacerbate shortages in N.Korea’s isolated economy
North Korea’s isolated economy will not be insulated from global economic headwinds caused by the Uk...
May 4, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Putin’s failure to admit his mistake is prolonging the conflict
Russia refuses to admit its mistake in invading Ukraine. The situation in the war-torn country appea...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. CDC says travelers should still wear masks on airplanes
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday recommended travelers continue ...
May 4, 2022
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Companies
Lawson to expand Muji brand items to all stores
Lawson, Inc. will carry Muji brand household goods at all its approximately 14,000 stores from as ea...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. State Department says Russia has wrongfully detained basketball player Griner
The U.S. State Department has determined that Russia has wrongfully detained American basketball pla...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Russia says Israel supports neo-Nazis in row over Ukraine
Russia’s foreign ministry accused Israel on Tuesday of supporting neo-Nazis in Ukraine, escalating a...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
New EU sanctions to hit Russian oil, target more banks
The European Union will slap new sanctions on Russia for waging war against Ukraine, targeting Mosco...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. relieved as China appears to heed warnings on Russia
Two months after warning that Beijing appeared poised to help Russia in its fight against Ukraine, s...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Putin puts West on notice: Moscow can terminate exports and deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin put the West on notice on Tuesday that he could terminate exports a...
May 4, 2022
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Reuters
Russian strikes pound Ukraine on eve of new EU sanctions
Russian forces pounded targets in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, unleashing rockets on a steel plant th...
May 4, 2022