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Associated Press
Russia pounds military range in Ukraine’s west
LVIV, Ukraine — Russian forces carried out an air strike on a military range near Lviv in western Uk...
March 13, 2022
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General News
New bridge links Kawasaki research area and Haneda Airport
The Tamagawa Sky Bridge opened to traffic on Saturday, linking Haneda Airport in Tokyo with a coasta...
March 13, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russian invasion spurs historic shift in European security framework
European countries have begun to shift their focus to strengthen deterrence against Russia, out of a...
March 13, 2022
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Other Sports
‘King Kohei’ crowns competitive career in men’s gymnastics with farewell showcase
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Kohei Uchimura, the gymnastics superstar who won the individual all...
March 13, 2022
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Washington Post
Six days at sea with 1,200 Outlaw Country fans, two years into a pandemic
SOMEWHERE IN THE CARIBBEAN - It's just past 4 on a Friday in February when Carlee Thomas takes to th...
March 13, 2022
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Associated Press
Will Russia bring Syrian fighters to Ukraine?
Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, file Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, gestures while speaking to Russ...
March 13, 2022
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Coronavirus
Tokyo confirms 9,164 new COVID-19 cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) —Tokyo confirmed 9,164 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, a decrease of about 1,600 ...
March 13, 2022
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Associated Press
As companies leave Russia, their assets could be seized
The “Evropeisky” mall in Moscow was once a symbol of a Russia integrated into the global consumer ec...
March 13, 2022
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Associated Press
Ukraine says Russia shelled mosque in besieged Mariupol
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian government says Russia’s military has shelled a mosque sheltering...
March 12, 2022
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Global
G7 ministers vow action to prevent food crisis
BERLIN (Jiji Press) — The Group of Seven agriculture ministers on Friday pledged to take action to p...
March 12, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan to halt economic cooperation with Russia
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan will suspend economic cooperation with Russia based on a bilateral agreem...
March 12, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Diet must debate how to strengthen deterrence amid security concerns
The peace of the international community is facing a serious crisis due to Russia’s outrageous act. ...
March 12, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
To chasten Russia, G7 must work for effective sanctions on energy exports
To ensure that sanctions are implemented against Russia’s energy exports, the Group of Seven advance...
March 12, 2022
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Europe
Russians reel amid salvo of sanctions
LONDON — Two weeks have passed since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the severe econo...
March 12, 2022
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General News
Tokyo secures 100 housing units for Ukrainian refugees
The Tokyo metropolitan government has pledged to provide 100 housing units for Ukrainians fleeing th...
March 12, 2022