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General NewsTheory suggests China gave pandas to Japan in 7th century
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — As Japan prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the first...
May 1, 2022
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General NewsJapanese government calls for museums to appoint female directors
The Cultural Affairs Agency has issued a notice to museums and local governments nationwide recommen...
May 1, 2022
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Washington PostAt 70, ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is as timeless as ever
There are very few movies that stand as "proof of the system" - evidence the old Hollywood studio fa...
May 1, 2022
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Washington PostHe caught the Golden State Killer, but the obsession took a toll
The first line in Chapter 1 of “Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases” tells you almost eve...
May 1, 2022
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General NewsJapanese universities offering support to Ukrainian students
A growing number of Japanese universities are offering support to Ukrainian students whose education...
May 1, 2022
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EconomyJapan, Britain agree to promote open 5G communications networks
The Japanese and British governments have agreed to jointly promote competition in the global market...
May 1, 2022
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Reuters
Russia knocks out Odesa runway, Zelenskiy says it will be rebuilt
A Russian missile strike on Saturday knocked out the newly-constructed runway at the main airport in...
May 1, 2022
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Associated Press
5 rescued from building collapse in China, dozens missing
BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers in central China have pulled out alive five of 23 people trapped in a partia...
May 1, 2022
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ReutersS. Korea April slowest export growth in 14 months, trade deficit widens
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's exports grew at their slowest pace in 14 months in April, with the t...
May 1, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Kishida must deepen cooperation to safeguard international order
Unless Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is forced to fail, the international order will be shaken to its...
May 1, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Can management efforts alone keep them operating?
The novel coronavirus pandemic has made it even more difficult to maintain local railroad lines, whi...
May 1, 2022
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ReutersRussia looks to swerve default with last-minute dollar bond payment
LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia made what appeared to be a late U-turn to avoid a default on Fr...
May 1, 2022
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Associated PressExxon profits surge despite $3.4 bil. hit from Russian exit
NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil reported $5.48 billion in profits during the first quarter as oil and ga...
May 1, 2022
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Associated PressKim warns N. Korea could ‘preemptively’ use nuclear weapons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned again that the North could preempti...
May 1, 2022
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Associated PressAngelina Jolie makes surprise Ukraine visit, meets children
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Hollywood actress and U.N. humanitarian Angelina Jolie made a surprise visit to...
May 1, 2022