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General News
Japan weekly hospital transport difficulty cases hit record high
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of cases in which ambulance crews struggled to find a place to take ...
January 19, 2022
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Associated Press
Israel police evict Jerusalem residents from disputed houses
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Wednesday evicted Palestinian residents from a disputed property ...
January 19, 2022
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Economy
Canned wine’s popularity begins to bubble to surface
OSAKA — Canned wine has recently been enjoying a boost in popularity amid the coronavirus crisis. It...
January 19, 2022
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Companies
Seven-Eleven to deploy self-checkout registers nationwide by 2025
Seven-Eleven Japan Co. will deploy self-checkout registers at its stores across the country by 2025,...
January 19, 2022
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General News
Tokyo shrine prepares bird figures for annual ritual
Finishing touches are added to rows of wooden statuettes of uso, or Eurasian bullfinch, at Kameido T...
January 19, 2022
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Associated Press
ILO report says Afghan crisis causing massive job losses
BANGKOK (AP) — More than a half million people in Afghanistan have lost their jobs since the Taliban...
January 19, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Consider counterattack capabilities to defend against N. Korea’s missiles
North Korea is attempting to improve its missile capabilities by repeatedly launching upgraded missi...
January 19, 2022
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Associated Press
NYC mayor says even he doesn’t feel safe on subway system
NEW YORK (AP) — After a woman was pushed to her death in front of a New York City subway train benea...
January 19, 2022
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Coronavirus
Self-Defense Forces run vaccination venue to reopen in Tokyo on Jan. 31
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Defense Ministry decided Tuesday to reopen a Self-Defense Forces-run CO...
January 19, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Companies that are performing well have a responsibility to increase pay
Pay increases are essential for the realization of the “virtuous cycle of growth and distribution” t...
January 19, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida vows to lead world with “New Capitalism” at Davos Forum
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a speech at an online Davos forum mee...
January 19, 2022
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Associated Press
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities said Tuesday that they will kill about 2,000 small animals, i...
January 19, 2022
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Associated Press
Hong Kong independence activist Leung released from prison
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong activist Edward Leung, who coined the now-banned slogan “Liberate Hong Ko...
January 19, 2022
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Companies
Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya hotel to open in March
NAGOYA — A Courtyard brand hotel operated by U.S. hotel chain Marriott International, Inc. will open...
January 19, 2022
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Associated Press
Despite huge volcano blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves cr...
January 19, 2022