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Yomiuri Editorial
Biden’s address shows U.S. resolve to protect free world amid Ukraine crisis
The United States, known as the protector of the free world, has shown its firm determination not to...
March 3, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Toshiba needs to present clear strategy to enhance corporate value
Even though Toshiba Corp. is one of the most prestigious companies in Japan, there is no end in sigh...
March 3, 2022
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Outside Contributors
Kid’s fake tears: One culture’s response may be a far cry from another
Many years ago, I witnessed a Japanese mother decline a request made by her daughter, who I’ll call ...
March 3, 2022
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Books & Literature
Picture books symbolize Japan’s modern history / Critic tracks, examines transition through 100 selected works by 100 artists
A newly published book sheds light on the modern history of Japanese picture books, chronologically ...
March 3, 2022
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Associated Press
Space junk on 5,800-mph collision course with moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The moon is about to get walloped by 3 tons of space junk, a punch that ...
March 3, 2022
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Reuters
Paralympics-Russian, Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) - Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at the Winter Paralympic...
March 3, 2022
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Associated Press
Russians besiege Ukrainian ports as armored column stalls
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces laid siege to two strategic Ukrainian seaports Wednesday and pre...
March 3, 2022
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Associated Press
UN votes overwhelming to demand Russia withdraw from Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has voted to demand that Russia stop its offensive in...
March 3, 2022
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Associated Press
Powell expects a quarter-point Fed rate hike this month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he supports a traditional quarter-point in...
March 3, 2022
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Companies
Z Holdings chief: Line, Yahoo user IDs to be consolidated
Kentaro Kawabe, president of Z Holdings Corp., the parent company of Yahoo Japan Corp. and Line Corp...
March 2, 2022
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Reuters
Tight South Korea presidential race overshadowed by Ukraine and gaffes
SEOUL (Reuters) — South Korea’s two main presidential candidates are in a tight race a week before a...
March 2, 2022
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Reuters
G7 will seek to seize assets of key Russian elites
BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The Group of Seven major economies will convene a task force to focus ...
March 2, 2022
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Associated Press
Russia excluded from more sports as sanctions mount
GENEVA (AP) — More and more sports are following the appeal of the International Olympic Committee a...
March 2, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan temporarily closes embassy in Kyiv
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese Embassy in Kyiv closed on a temporary basis in response to the exp...
March 2, 2022
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General News
A delicious chill
Work to dry Pacific cod in cold outdoor weather is fully underway in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. A local spe...
March 2, 2022