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Reuters
Russia vetoes U.N. Security action on Ukraine, China abstains
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) — Russia vetoed a draft U.N. Security Council resolution on Friday that wou...
February 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Key U.S. inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January, highest since 1982
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.1% in...
February 26, 2022
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Russia
Japan, U.S., EU to impose additional sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine,...
February 25, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Bangladesh: Rubber production grows on local demand
Rubber production is growing in Bangladesh, buoyed by increased domestic use and surging exports, pa...
February 25, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Vietnam: Nation named among top destinations for digital nomads by Canadian magazine
Vietnam has been listed in the world’s top 10 destinations for digital nomads by Canadian magazine T...
February 25, 2022
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Associated Press
For Taiwan, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine feels far away
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As Russia presses ahead with its attack on Ukraine, many analysts and internet...
February 25, 2022
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Europe
120 Japanese nationals still in Ukraine
About 120 Japanese nationals are still believed to be in Ukraine, according to the Japanese Foreign ...
February 25, 2022
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Markets
Japan pump price hits 13-year high
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan as of Monday rose ¥0.6 fr...
February 25, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russia must pay heavy price for Ukraine invasion / Outrageous act undermines U.N. Charter
Russia has launched a military offensive against Ukraine. This is clearly an invasion that tramples ...
February 25, 2022
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Political Series
Invisible threats / Inherent risks in Japan’s overreliance on overseas for drugs
This is the third installment in a series that explores Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas including t...
February 25, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
China alarmed over U.S. move to regulate export of advanced tech
The United States and its allies, including Japan, are considering the creation of a multilateral fr...
February 25, 2022
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Europe
Ukrainians protest in Tokyo over Russian invasion
About 100 including young Ukrainians gathered at Hachiko Square at Tokyo’s Shibuya Station on Thursd...
February 25, 2022
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Europe
Unity of Japan, U.S., Europe to be tested
Ignoring repeated warnings from the international community, Russia has invaded Ukraine. Why was it ...
February 25, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan to aid universities seen making world-leading findings
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government adopted legislation on Friday to recognize and financia...
February 25, 2022
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Reuters
Russia cracks down on home front as its troops invade Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Police on Thursday detained more than 1,600 Russians who protested against Russia...
February 25, 2022